Concrete cinder blocks can be useful for much more than just retaining walls. This simple project turns them into a spacious, ...

Outdoor fire pits are a fun way to liven up your landscape while creating a cozy space to relax and socialize. They easily add visual interest to any backyard and the simplest design strategy is for ...

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 ...

Fire pit kits are a convenient way to get this feature in your yard and avoid a custom build. But given their downsides, it ...

With winter in full swing, a cosy night with friends or family at home around a fire can be a great way to enjoy the colder weather. But there are some rules when it comes to using fire pits and ...

Make your patio a popular hangout without breaking the bank.

Packfire’s Portable Fire Pit comes in three pieces, which fit into the included backpack. In my testing, it was simple to set up and break down. But it felt heavier than advertised and produced a ...

There are many factors to consider when choosing a gas fire pit, from cost to features to overall aesthetics, and this handy ...

They constantly rank among the top requested design features on American Society of Landscape Architecture surveys. Among outdoor decor renovations, “fire features” (fire pits and fireplaces) were ...

Ever since human beings mastered fire control, which we likely did more than 800,000 years ago according to Smithsonian Magazine, we have been positively entranced by its captivating flicker—and we’ve ...

Be a modern-day Prometheus by taking a fire pit where and when you want to heat up crisp nights (or cook up dinner). By Nicholas Ware Published Jul 27, 2023 5:00 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a ...