A backyard fire pit has a way of turning an ordinary patio into the place everyone wants to gather. More homeowners are adding DIY fire pits right now as an easy way to make backyards feel more ...

Many homes have fireplaces or propane stoves inside, but there’s nothing quite like enjoying a fire pit under the stars in your own backyard. On a cool night in the summer, you can cook up a feast of ...

After a summer spent out in the Great Wide Open, we hate to retreat indoors, but in most parts of the country, it’s only a matter of time before bitterly cold winter temperatures set in. For now, ...

S’mores, stargazing, crackling flames: there’s nothing like an evening spent around a cozy fire pit. Gathering around an outdoor fire isn’t restricted to camping trips, though. Making a permanent fire ...

Stone and concrete are also good fire pit making materials. Stack reclaimed or leftover bricks, pavers, concrete blocks, or river stones in a ring to make rustic fire pit walls. If you don't have ...