Posts tagged: fire
How To Make Fire w/o a Lighter or Matches
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Image: Viking Campsite
Searching for an origami project led me to the following tutorial on YouTube by 5 Minute Studio. Let's just say you're stranded somewhere without a lighter or matches » READ MORE
Flower Fire Extinguishers
By DIY Maven
These may look like run-of-the-mill decorative silk flowers, but they’re actually fire extinguishers. Made specifically for oil/grease fires, the flowers, when put into a flaming pan, create a film that extinguishes the fire. They’re available through Japan Trend Shop for $39. To watch the blossoms in action, take a look at the video below.Via.
Make a Mini S'mores Grill.
By ChrisjobS'mores from the microwave are convenient, but just don't offer that toasty goodness of the open flame. Instructable-r JWilson27 offers a step-by-step to create a mini, safe grill/firepit for inside s'moring....
Materials:
(1) Cedar Plank
(4) Bolts - 1/4 inch and 2 and 1/2 inches tall
(4) Nuts - 1/4 inch
(4) Optional washers for the bolts
(1) 2.5oz Stainless Steel Condiment Cup
(1) Box of cheap toothpick
For the s'mores
(1) Box of ma » READ MORE
How To Remove Soot and Smoke Stains From Your Fireplace.
By ChrisjobThe winter time is the right time for nestling besides the glow from your fireplace. Unfortunately, the escape of smoke can often leave deposits on the stones or bricks on your hearth, To clean them, simply dissolve Tri-Sodium Phosphate (TSP) into a bucket of water, following the directions on the package, then scrub it down with a firm-bristled brush. Repeat as necessary, then rinse.
WoodStove Roundup 2007.
By ChrisjobJustin at Materialicious has assembled a collection of some fine woodstoves and fireplaces to suit a variety of design aesthetics.
It's that time of year again....
Table Top Fireplace
By DIY MavenThis tabletop fireplace, designed by Gido Wahrmann for Carl Mertens, might just be the thing to get you through the last gasps of winter. The ‘logs’ are stainless steel oil lamps, which are anchored on a 10" x 14" slate base. Just think, s’mores and blisters–it’ll remind you of summer.
You can find the Carl Mertens fireplace at Greener Grass Design for 350.00.
"Auto-Off" Candle?
By DIY Maven
According to the US Fire Administration, $390 million dollars is lost every year to home fires started by unattended or unsupervised candles. The Candlewatch just might prevent such fires.
The Candlewatch is the brain child of Ohio resident Greg Hart. The device is an automatic candle snuffer that pops on the top of any jar-type candle. Set the built-in timer and the lid closes to extinguish the flame. Clever, huh?
The Candlewatch is availabl » READ MORE
