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How to light a kamado quickly and properly
How to light a kamado quickly and cleanly: which method to use, how long the lid stays open and when you can...
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Which lighter is easiest for older people or arthritis?
What stiff hands can still do well, which way of lighting suits them, and the two lighters we recommend because of it.
LightersJet flame lighter or soft flame: what is the difference?
Temperature, wind resistance and gas use side by side. And when a soft flame is the...
FireplaceTop down fire: lighting your fireplace from the top
Lighting from the top instead of underneath. Less smoke, less poking and a glass that stays...
FireplaceA gift for someone with a fireplace
From ten to a hundred and twenty five euros. What someone with a fireplace actually uses,...
FireplaceWhich log splitter suits your firewood?
Axe, hand splitter or machine. Which of the three suits how much wood you burn and...
FireplaceFirelighters compared: wood wool or paraffin blocks?
Wood wool burns longer and smells of nothing, blocks are cheaper. What that difference means in...
FireworksThe 10 best firework lighters
Ten models compared on distance to the wick, flame strength in wind and whether you can...
FireworksFireworks ban 2026: what's still allowed at New Year?
Since 1 August 2026, consumers are no longer allowed to set off fireworks. Only F1 remains:...
LightersLighter not working anymore? Find the cause
A lighter that stops working is almost never actually broken. Nine times out of ten, it's...
Crème brûlée torchesThe 5 best crème brûlée torches
A crème brûlée torch is simply a jet-flame lighter. These five caramelise fastest, ranging from just...
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