It’s a very sensible question and one that is asked the world over. If you’re at the beach, taking a leisurely swim, and are thirsty why wouldn’t you be able to kill two birds with one stone? However, seawater isn’t purified like the water that comes from our faucet or from a bottle at the …
Can You Drink Ocean Water if You Boil It? Is it Safe? Read More »
There is something nostalgic about campfires. Most of us have at least one memory of sitting around a warm, glowing fire. Singing and chatting all whilst making smores or eating corn dogs on their sticks. Anyone who has experienced a campfire will know the smell gets everywhere, including your hair. We look at the implications …
Is Campfire Smoke Bad for Your Hair? Will It Dry Out? Read More »
The old adage goes that if you play with fire you are going to get burned. While not written purely for the advice of fire pit enthusiasts there is no denying the old words ring true. Yes, fire pits can be great focal points for a fun evening of socializing and merry-making, but the key …
While looking into a flickering flame is undeniably mesmerizing, the second benefit of fire is the toasty warm glow from the heat generated. This is often one of the main considerations when picking out the type of fire pit you want to incorporate into your outdoor space. If your aim is to have a firepit …
Whether you are new to fireplaces or are just changing the type that you already have in your home there are many questions that you will need to know the answers to to ensure the safety of your fireplace, your home, and yourself. You can find the answers to various questions throughout our site. However, …
Everyone loves a campfire, so who wouldn’t love their very own permanent firepit in their garden? While it has been millennia since man discovered fire we have established ever more efficient ways of getting flames burning. One of those is the installation of a grate in your traditional campfire to ensure easy lighting and efficient …
Should You Put a Grate in a Fire Pit? Our Thoughts Read More »
As the popularity of the wood fire pit has increased, we take a look as to whether its functionality extends beyond cooking and its obvious aesthetic values. Whilst the heat it produces will be sufficient to grill that steak which has been making your mouth water the heat is direct when cooking. During those fall …
How Much Heat Does a Wood Fire Pit Produce? Our Guide Read More »
Candles are commonplace across many homes. They can serve a variety of purposes from facilitating relaxation, creating ambiance, or cultivating desirable scents. It may not be unusual then that some people may wish to replicate a taste of home within their hotel rooms when traveling and might want to light a candle as they relax …
Are Candles Allowed in Hotels? What’s Generally Allowed? Read More »
There is a multitude of reasons why you may want to black wash your brick fireplace. It could be that you are just bored of the tired old inglenook and its rustic orange glow that you’ve been looking at for years or maybe you’ve just moved house and don’t like what’s already in situ. Whatever …
In most countries in the 21st-century postal charges are based on weight and size. Domestic and international mail will also differ in cost. Based on these charges we aim to find out whether using a traditional wax seal to gentrify your correspondence will actually cost you more. Before any official postal service was established early …
Do Wax Seals Increase Postage Cost? Domestic and International Read More »
Candles are big business in our modern world. From humble beginnings as a purely functional means of providing light, the global candle market is positively booming. From artisan online brands to the multipack you pick up in the grocery store, it can seem like they come in every scent imaginable. What may not spring immediately …
Are you a fish lover who also enjoys the aroma of scented wax melts? Maybe you are worried that the melts are releasing toxic fumes or chemicals into the air which could cause harm to your aquatic life? Whether you keep tropical, marine, or cold-water fish here at Flame Stuff we aim to answer your …
