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 ...

As an author who writes books about science and nature, West Seattleite Lyanda Haupt relies on sharp binoculars, a clean hand lens and a pair of sturdy walking shoes. A less likely tool? Her backyard ...

This custom stone fire pit was built by M.M. Moore Fine Gardens & Masonry for a Dallas homeowner. It's an ideal centerpiece for an outdoor conversation area.(Courtesy M.M. Moore Fine Gardens & Masonry ...

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 ...

Backyard fire pits can improve life and recreation at home, but some of them are tough to afford. An elite gas-burning model can cost you thousands, and "smokeless" wood-burning fire pits don't come ...