The first step to making your own fire pit is to dig out a dedicated space in your yard for the fire pit base. The following are the fire pit dimensions we used for this project. A 3-ft.-diameter ...

Looking to add some fun to your backyard? A fire pit can enhance your outdoor living space and provide a place to cozy up outdoors with a blanket on cooler nights. The good news about fire pits is ...

Recent smokeless fire pit testing got me to thinking that it might not be too hard to make one myself. Without taking anything away from the companies making smokeless fire pits, they’re fairly simple ...

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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 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 ...

It feels good to get out of the house and spend time on your backyard or patio. A small DIY fire pit can be the centerpiece you gather around. Even if you only have a small side yard, you can still ...

Looking to add some fun to your backyard? A fire pit can enhance your outdoor living space and provide a place to cozy up outdoors with a blanket on cooler nights. The good news about fire pits is ...