The first step to making your own fire pit is to dig out a dedicated space in your yard for the fire pit base. The following are the fire pit dimensions we used for this project. A 3-ft.-diameter ...

Building a signal fire is an essential skill for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors. Whether hiking, hunting, or fishing in the backcountry, knowing how to create a signal fire can be a lifeline ...

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 ...