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If you raise bees, you no doubt are aware of the delicious elixir they produce as the byproducts of their daily toils: honey. However, many beekeepers neglect another significant product produced by these hardworking insects — the wax! Beeswax isn’t ...

Candle-making can be a fun and useful skill to have in the event of a power outage, an extended stay in the wilderness or the good old zombie apocalypse. They also can be beautiful and fragrant and make great gifts ...

Winter is coming on fast. There is a chill in the evening air holding over into the morning. We are beginning the process of tearing out the last of the summer crops and prepping the high tunnel for our fall ...

Before the advent of electricity, candles and oil lamps provided light indoors and out. Candles are still valued for their soft glow, although they’re rarely used for utilitarian purposes these days. From a survivalist perspective, though, knowing how to make ...

There’s an element of romance to an evening spent by candlelight, with flickering flames casting shadows throughout the room. And dinners enjoyed by candlelight are ones that are unforgettable, leaving behind memories of not only the meal, but also the ...