Right now, out of control fires are devastating Australia. Here’s video from one of the bush fires on Kangaroo Island, …
VIDEO: DIY $10 Paint Can Tent Heater
Staying warm is crucial as we head into the winter season. This ingenious little device can do just that for …
VIDEO: 14 Ways to Start a Fire Without Matches
Starting a fire can make a huge difference in a survival situation. And sometimes you’ll find yourself in such a …
Thermite – The military’s newest “old’ weapon
Thermite is a ‘pyrotechnic composition’ of metal powder, fuel and metal oxide. When ignited by heat to around 4000F, thermite …
Don’t be a firebug. These geezers must pay $37 million
Two men suspected of starting a wildfire last year that scorched 40 square miles of Oregon forestland could soon get …
How to start a fire with a lemon. No, seriously.
Yes, there are quicker, cheaper, easier ways. But, come on? This is waaaay cool!
Survival basics: How to start a fire from scratch
You need three types of materials to build a fire: tinder, kindling, and fuel. Tinder is dry material that ignites …
Tips When Purchasing Firewood
How to Buy Wood It is better to buy wood by volume than by weight because between 35% and 60% …
Fighting Fire in the Home
Home fire fighting is important to learn. There are usually no obstacles to the fire department coming to an alarm, …
Cozy Vocab
When winter rolls along and you’re building house fires to stay warm, brush up on your hearth vocabulary. BELLOWS- a …