There are all kinds of things out there that you can use to kindle a fire. For example, there's fire starters and other store-bought kindlings, newspaper (easy to come by for fireplace fires), and dried leaves (great for camping). But did you know that fruit can be useful too, when it comes to starting fires? That's right; orange peels make great kindling, according to an article posted on bobvila.com called "Quick Tip: A Sweet In-a-Pinch Kindling Substitute".
Orange peels apparently burn really well. And since they're all-natural, orange peels don't give off any bad chemicals when they burn; instead they'll just release a delightfully fresh citrus-y scent. So click the link and read the article to find out how to use orange peels as kindling!
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