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.

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, ...

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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 ...

A fire pit is a welcoming addition to any backyard. It can become a central gathering point and can extend the warm season by keeping you cozy from spring through fall. Building a fire pit yourself is ...

If you haven’t already outfitted your backyard to welcome visitors after the CDC eased restrictions, now is the time to add the best yard feature: a fire pit. Most fire pits involve quite a bit of ...

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 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, ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

An old washing machine sitting out amongst the weeds isn't cool. Repurposing the machine's drum into a smokeless fire pit is not only cool, it's easy to do.

Do you remember those campfire experiences, gathering around during the cool summer evenings with your friends, melting smores or just hanging around? Why not relive those days and see what could ...