Waste wood scraps, changed at the molecular level, could become heavy-duty building materials—and even replace plastic, ...

It's possible to cook over some wood fire pits too. If you have the necessary grate, grill or tripod, you can turn it into an outdoor BBQ idea to barbecue steaks, grill corn cobs and much more.

As wood burns, the mix of expanding gases and cellulose breaking down makes the pockets of trapped steam burst open from the wood, one by one. This is why you hear the crackling and popping noises.

Oak is easily the best wood to use in a fire pit and there are several reasons for this. Lumber expert Leroy Hite told me: 'High-quality kiln dried oak is the classic choice for a dense, durable ...

The physical design of smokeless fire pits make them less portable. They have double-walled construction and can't fold-up or collapse to a packable size, but some may still deem it worth it.

A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires. The chemical-free extinguisher could move to the market — and onto firefighting airplanes — quickly.