Has your trusty washing machine finally quit? With this brilliant fire pit project you can turn a trashed appliance into your ...

(Photo: Getty) Paint this news black. The black plastic items that you find like everywhere may contain toxic brominated flame retardants, otherwise known as BFRs. And these BFRs are not your BFFs ...

Black plastic is often full of cancerous, hormone disrupting flame retardants, a first-of-its-kind study finds. A sushi tray, spatula and beaded necklace are among black plastic items that ...

The clue was the plastic’s concerning levels of flame retardants. In some cases, the mix of chemicals matched the profile of those commonly found in computer and television housing, many of ...

Over the past decade, about 67 million gallons of fire retardant have been dropped on wildfires across California, according to the U.S. Forest Service. If you've ever wondered what's in the ...

A new peer-reviewed study raises concerns that recycled plastic containing flame retardants, initially used in electronics, is being reused in the manufacturing of a variety of consumer products ...

To help with your purchase, we’ve put together a guide to fire-resistant racing suits, with some tips and background about the suits themselves, along with a breakdown of a couple of fire suit ...

The authors of the study, which was published on October 1, screened 203 consumer products for two kinds of flame retardants: brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and organophosphate flame ...

New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from recycled black plastic. But the potential health effects remain unclear.

Kaitlin Sullivan is a health and science journalist based in Colorado. She's been part of multiple award-winning investigations into health topics including the international medical device ...

Concrete is an excellent material for furniture due to its water-resistant ... that’s perfectly huddled around your fire pit. The size and shape are up to you, considering the space you have. Step 1: ...

Protecting your vehicles during the Diwali season from the potential fire hazards is as simple as it sounds. Just a few checks to make before and after the celebrations can make a difference in the ...