Jun. 9—Summer is here, and nothing makes a summer evening better than sitting around a backyard fire pit, roasting marshmallows and telling stories. The demand for outdoor decor is higher than ever, ...

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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 ...

Even the fanciest smokeless fire pit isn't entirely smoke-free. Under certain conditions these wood-burning contraptions can emit just as much smoke as their old-fashioned counterparts. Likewise, even ...

Parking one of the best fire pits in your backyard opens up a world of outdoor fun. It’s the perfect centerpiece for friends and family to get together while dinner cooks on the grill and an icy ...