A fire starter can help ignite a fire quickly—find out which ones excelled in our hands-on testing.

Without a great fire starter, you’ll never get those larger logs blazing, so you’ll never be able to toast marshmallows, warm your chilled bones or ward off that hungry wolf pack prowling just beyond ...

Whether you’re out in the wild or enjoying a cozy evening in your backyard, the last thing you want is the hassle of starting a fire. Enter Spark Fire, the reusable fire starter designed to make your ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. August 17, 2023 Add as ...

Whether you’re looking to start up the barbecue or get your fire pit crackling for a night of campfire stories, you need the right materials to get your blaze going. There’s nothing worse than ...

These DIY fire starters put annoying dryer lint to good use, fill your home with a pleasant fragrance, and can even look cute in a jar over your fireplace.

A box of matches or a pocket lighter are foolproof options for starting a fire. But what happens when your lighter runs out of fuel or your box of matches gets wet? Having an old fashioned fire ...