Whether you’re prepping for a camping trip, stocking up for a trip, or just love a good backyard fire pit, these homemade fire starters are a game-changer. Below, I’ve packed this guide with ...

A reliable fire starter is key to ensuring your next cookout or camping trip is a breeze. It can also be helpful for lighting a fireplace with little hassle. Fortunately, some common household items ...

It's easy to take for granted that with the flick of a lighter or the turn of a furnace knob, modern humans can conjure flames — cooking food, lighting candles or warming homes. For much of our ...

Fragments of iron pyrite, a rock that can be used with flint to make sparks, were found by a 400,000-year-old hearth in eastern Britain. (Jordan Mansfield | Courtesy Pathways to Ancient Britain ...