You might think tossing certain items into your backyard fire pit is harmless, maybe even convenient. After all, it's just a small fire, right? Wrong. What seems like a quick disposal method can ...

That crackling backyard fire might seem perfect for disposing of random household items. The flames look hungry enough to consume anything, making it tempting to toss in materials that appear harmless ...

Open burning season has begun in Massachusetts and runs from Jan.15 through May 1. While many South Coast communities permit ...