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We have all been there: you set up your backyard, light the tiki torches to set the mood and keep the bugs at bay, and within minutes, thick black smoke is billowing across the patio. Instead of a tropical oasis, your guests are coughing, your patio furniture is covered in greasy black soot, and the yard smells like a gas station.

1. Tiki Torches With the Right Fuel: Your First Line of Defense

Indoor liquid flames-from tabletop fire pots to refillable glass oil candles-have surged in popularity for modern home decor. However, changing home safety standards and rising concerns over flash-fires have shifted consumer focus toward fuel chemistry.

"Should I use citronella or eucalyptus tiki torch fuel?"

Millennials turn everything into a trend these days. We especially love anything that brings a sense of nostalgia-and oil lamps fit right in. If you're curious about how to use paraffin lamps in your home, check out these five tips for properly lighting and using oil lamps.

Oil candles come in glass jars that are just too beautiful to throw out. While it may seem like these containers are too specific to reuse, there are many fun ways to recycle them and make something new! If you're looking for some cute craft ideas, check out how to upcycle oil candle jars creatively.