Orange peels, crayons, and vegetable shortening can all become candles in a pinch.

If you ask us, there’s a very strong case for learning how to make candles at home. A candle is such a simple thing, but for some reason, lighting one up can suddenly make us feel like we’re sitting ...

Once jarred candles have about 1/2 inch of wax left, stop burning the candles to ensure the jars don't break. Then, use one ...

I still remember the first candle I ever made. It was a cozy fall afternoon, and I had gathered everything I thought I needed ...

As a child, there was nothing sadder than watching a paraffin Santa melt into a puddle of red goop, which is why I still have candles from when I was 12. I like a candle as much as the next guy -- ...

Whether you're melting down old candles or starting with fresh wax, candle-making is easy. Essential oils are the purest form of fragrance for candles, but fragrance oils smell stronger. Soy wax, ...

Obviously, we're probably always going to want to fill our house with candles. Whether we're trying to find the best Diptyque dupe, or stocking up on Jennifer Aniston's fave home scent, we know we're ...

As the days get shorter and colder and the nights grow long, people tend to want to make their homes feel cozier. One of the quickest ways to do so is with candles, so now is the perfect time to ...

Jennifer Nelson is a health and wellness writer with more than two decades of experience. She is the author of Airbrushed Nation: The Lure and Loathing of Women’s Magazines. Love to give homemade ...