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Candle Snuffer vs. Wick Dipper vs. Candle Lid: Which Should You Use?
There are four common ways to put out a candle without blowing it out. Here is how a snuffer, a wick dipper, a jar lid and an automatic candle extinguisher...
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Gifts for Candle Lovers: Ideas Beyond Another Candle
Shopping for someone who already owns a shelf full of candles? These gift ideas make the candles they love easier, safer and nicer to use.
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How to Fix Candle Tunneling (and Stop It From Happening Again)
Tunneling is when a candle burns a hole down the middle and leaves a wall of wax around the sides. Here is why it happens, three ways to fix it,...
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How Long Should You Burn a Candle? A Simple Guide to Burn Times
Burn too short and your candle tunnels. Burn too long and the wick mushrooms and the jar overheats. Here is how long to burn a candle, from the first burn...
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How to Measure a Jar Candle for a Candle Holder
Before you buy a candle holder or lid, measure your jar candle the right way. Two measurements, a ruler, and a minute is all it takes.
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What Is an Automatic Candle Extinguisher? How a Timed Candle Lid Works
An automatic candle extinguisher puts a candle out for you at a time you choose. Here is how a timed candle lid works, what to look for, and how ALEC's...
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Snuffing vs. Blowing Out a Candle: The Better Way to Put Out a Flame
Blowing out a candle is a habit, not a technique. Here is why smothering the flame is the cleaner way to put a candle out, and simple habits that make...
