Depending on who you are and where you live, loading up a fireplace or outdoor stove with firewood can be a semi-sacred act—especially if you wake up early to chop firewood. But some days, you ...

I see compact smokeless fire pits everywhere—at the beach, campgrounds, tailgating at sporting events, or neighbors’ decks and patios. Naturally, I was intrigued by the idea of it. Did ...