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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 each, for several fires, ready to go. This way you only spend time on prep a ...
Mounting a TV above a fireplace has become a go-to feature in living room design, and it’s easy to see why. It brings two focal points together, frees up floor space and gives the room a cleaner, more ...
A change in Bay Area District regulations means Vallejoans will have fewer opportunities to cuddle in front of the fireplace or light up the fire pit for a party. At the same time, the change ...
With just four cheap ingredients found in any household, this clever camping hack will help you start a fire in no time and in any weather. Here's how to do it.
With Redding’s autumn weather turning chilly, people can legally warm their backyard gathering spot, albeit with restrictions and safety precautions. Just because it's cool and damp and doesn't mean ...
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 ...
Fire crews were called to the historic Thunderbird Inn in Florissant early Thursday morning. Details on the extent of damage weren't immediately available.