Use these fire pit cooking how to tips and techniques to double the enjoyment of your fire pit or fire ring. Let your snacks, dinner, or dessert cook before your eyes as you enjoy the beauty and camaraderie of your outdoor fire. Here’s how to cook on your fire pit with skewers, with a grill […]
Have a fireplace in the palm of your hand. Sure, a real fireplace fire, complete with its sounds, light show, woodland smells and cozy warmth, is just right for so many times. But there are occasions when we can’t be by the fireplace but nevertheless would like that experience. Fireplace Apps allow you to take […]
On February 27, 2014 the UK’s Daily Mail startled readers with the headline, “Pet Rabbit Was Sucked up Chimney after Freak Gust of Wind Turned it into a Giant Vacuum.” The article goes on to explain that firefighters were called after three days, and they rescued Chloe, the family’s furry pet. So, what else was […]
As you watch the 2014 Olympics, safe and warm in front of your fireplace as the athletes perform amazing feats on freezing cold ice and snow, enjoy this 2014 Olympics trivia. Keep track of how many you get correct, so you will know if you earned a gold, silver or bronze medal (or if you […]
For centuries humans have been making soap from fireplace ash. If you’re looking for a way to use your fireplace ash and are interested in exploring some homesteading skills, read on and learn how to make soap for your own use. 1. Make lye. The active ingredient in soap is lye. Lye is an alkaline […]
There is just something about camping. It’s something we all want to do with our children at some point, and often the idea evokes memories of summer evenings sitting round a camp fire with stories, songs and delicious treats. Sadly the reality of camping as an adult is very different. It’s a list of headaches […]
How to Build a Better Fireplace Fire 1. Tinder Tricks Newspaper is the most popular tinder, and works very well. Avoid using color pages with lots of ink though. Another clever choice- toilet paper tubes stuffed with dryer lint. The dryer lint will light very easily, and will burn for a long time when stuffed […]
Picking a Reputable Seller If you buy your firewood, make sure the seller is reputable and honest. Unscrupulous sellers may try to pass off unseasoned logs as seasoned, lie about species, etc. If you harvest your own, skip below to picking the best species. Ask where the seller gets the wood- is it cut locally? […]
Autumn is officially here, bringing with it cool weather and thoughts of fires in the hearth, but is your chimney ready for winter? Before fire season gets underway, however, check that your chimney cap is still in good shape. You don’t want to have to climb on your snow-covered roof this winter to replace it! […]
