Adding a fire pit to your patio, deck, or yard is a given these days. Instead of ordering a pricey version, consider these DIY options custom-fit to your space.

After a first patio attempt didn’t hold up, this project shows how to rebuild it the right way using pea gravel and a binder ...

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 ...

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, ...

After some blazing fire pit ideas? A fire pit in your backyard is the epitome of conviviality and a must-have feature, not just in the summer months. Beautiful and versatile in style, whether you have ...

A backyard deck replete with yellow and white stripped wooden deck chairs, a matching side table, and a fire pit on legs. - stock_studio/Shutterstock We may receive a ...

Andrew Blok covered home energy, with a focus on solar, and navigated the changing energy landscape to help people make smart energy decisions. He's a graduate of the Knight Center for Environmental ...

Now that fall's chill has arrived, it's time for backyard fire pits and weekend campfires. If your bakyard is too small to hold a fire pit, find a friend. But first, (there's always something) you ...