House fire

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Modern house fires are fuelled by flammable furniture and open-concept designs. The Canadian Association of Firefighters wants all new homes to have sprinklers, and is urging changes to the National Building Code.

I was sad to learn that lightning struck the 2007 Coastal Living Idea House at River Dunes in North Carolina, burning it to the ground.

Within 24 hours, the Camp Fire has burned more than 20,000 acres, and has virtually destroyed the town of Paradise.

Your 72 Hour Grab and Go Kit should be easily accessible and easy to carry. I used backpacking backpacks to create our kits. Here's a supply list to help you get started.

It summer & our back yard is getting a makeover. Follow along as we install a DIY fire pit on a budget so you can too. Get it done in a day!

A round-up of 15 fire pit ideas and outdoor decorating inspirations for a cozy, welcoming backyard year-round.

Forget to dust your electronics, or set out mouse traps? You're increasing your home's fire risk! Practice better fire safety before disaster strikes...

Wondering how to make a DIY smokeless fire pit? Learn how we dramatically decreased the smoke in our fire pit—no engineering degree required!

We're sharing our experience building a floating deck & fire pit, a quite simple project if you've got a little extra space in your backyard!