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Introduction There are many occasions to light candles. Have you ever looked closely at the flame? Which part of the candle is actually burning? Can you tell? Is it the wick, the solid wax, the liquid ...

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A good candle is not cheap anymore, so watching one tunnel down the middle and waste half the wax is painful. The good news ...

Each time you light a candle, the wax tends to melt as far from the wick as it did on the previous burn — a phenomenon known as wax memory. Candle wax that has melted and re-cooled is slightly softer ...

Here's how to get your full money's worth when you burn your scented candles, prevent candle tunneling and fix it if it's started. Sarah Mitroff Freelance Editor Sarah Mitroff has worn many hats at ...

There's no better way to fill your home with warmth and coziness than burning candles. Light a candle and you add instant hygge to any space. But since there is an open flame involved, safety is of ...

You’re probably familiar with the annoying ring of unmelted wax that sometimes develops on larger candles. It’s called “tunneling,” and it’s not just ugly—it decreases a candle’s lifespan and makes it ...

They're pretty and smell good, but open-flame candles can also be a fire hazard in your home. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind. Reports circulated last week about a freak accident involving a ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...