With a lifetime of heating with a wood stove, burning trees and limbs blown down in storms, and some years now of testing fire pits for Popular Mechanics, I’ve learned a thing or two about starting ...

Turn old newspapers and scrap paper into eco-friendly paper fire logs. This simple DIY project helps you recycle while creating long-burning logs that are perfect for fireplaces, wood stoves, or ...

Sometimes, the fanciest ways to start a fire just do not hold up to tried and true methods. If you don't want to count on learning how to use your glasses to easily start a campfire, it's best to have ...