Portable fire pits are fun, soothing and can transform your backyard into a comfy space to lounge with family and friends. Still, even the fanciest smokeless fire pit requires tending, at least when ...

A campfire construction known as a Swedish torch or Canadian candle is one way to conserve wood and concentrate heat and light. Credit: Aislinn Sarnacki Living in the woods of Maine, my husband and I ...