Installing a fire pit is an easy way to make your outdoor space more convivial and inviting. From budget-friendly DIY projects to portable and luxury options, upgrade your patio, deck, courtyard, ...

When it comes to getting set to move life outdoors, taking care of landscaping—like weeding and hedge pruning—may be a top priority. Yet, once the basics are taken care of, consider brightening up a ...

Keep it budget-friendly by going au naturel with stones and stumps for your fire pit and seating. Design your fire pit area as you would a room and define the space with a stone or brick "rug." Throw ...

Your patio and backyard serve as an extension of your home. They are places where you can gather with family and friends to make new memories, spend time with your significant other or kids, or find a ...

As the only animals on the planet to have ever learned to make, use, and control fire, humans have an innate and evolutionary connection with it. In fact, over the course of hundreds of thousands of ...

A rustic fire pit will turn your backyard into a cozy gathering space after dark. Build a fire pit from natural or repurposed materials like brick, stone, pavers, or cast iron. Choose a round, square, ...

The long summer nights may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the last couple of months before winter with as much time outside as possible. These five DIY fire pit ideas will keep you ...

There’s just something special about sitting next to a fire outdoors, especially on a summer night. Whether it’s the natural warmth provided, the hypnotic glow of the flames or the fact that you can ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Smokeless fire pits provide the warmth and ambiance of a traditional campfire, without the annoying smoke and smell that can stick to your clothes and bother your eyes. These innovative fire pits use ...

Fire pit styles run the gamut, from simple and rustic brick options to contemporary and elegant. Whether you're working with a large or small backyard (or budget, for that matter), you'll likely warm ...