I’m departing from my usual question-and-answer format this week because I was blessed to have an interesting email exchange with one of my newsletter subscribers. I want to share it with you as an ...

Summer is coming, and although we can look forward to warmer temperatures (We won’t miss you, winter!) it can get cool outside at night. Break out those hoodies and relax by your very own homemade DIY ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many homeowners passionate about outdoor entertaining, a backyard isn't complete without a fire pit to sit around, toasting marshmallows, ...

I posted a query here about my fireplace, and got responses in the vein of “call contractor x”; and ” yes it can be done.” My question now (and actually then) is actually more along the lines of what ...

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 ...

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 ...

My property has a slope leading to a creek in the backyard. I was thinking it would be a pretty sweet place for a fire pit. I was thinking of doing it myself with cinder block and rebar in the middle ...

A coffee table that doubles up not only as a fire pit but also as a drink cooler and barbecue... That's our kind of fire pit garden. Nod to luxury a little more by choosing the finishing rattan weave ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A fire pit can add a great deal of character to your backyard. In the winter, folks can huddle around it while clutching cups of hot chocolate ...