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How to Start a Fire in a Fire Pit

Be sure to get your tinder, kindling, and firewood ready ahead of time. If you own a fire pit you should stock a supply of ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With a lifetime of heating with a wood stove, burning trees and limbs blown down in storms, and some ...
When the blocks start to show wear and age, you can clean them with a solution of one part muriatic acid and 10 parts water. Wear gloves, and cover all skin when scrubbing with this solution. Spray ...
Whether you’re lighting a campfire in the rain or starting a BBQ at home, these firestarters are reliable, portable, and ...