There's just something about hearing the crackling and watching the orange and yellow flames of an open fire dance against the background of Mother Nature's elements. In a more primitive setting, the ...

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, ...

On a crisp Vermont evening, there’s nothing like toasting marshmallows over an open fire. Two years ago, however, things got a bit too crispy for the Karpinski family when they lost their vacation ...

In prehistoric times, home life revolved around fire pits. Today, roaring fires aren’t so much a tool for survival as they are a luxury for socializing. They extend your living area outdoors and, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aug. 10 is National S’mores Day. You know, those warm graham cracker sandwiches oozing with liquid-y chocolate and crispy marshmallows. Fire pits are the perfect place to prepare hot coals for ...

Few things add as much charm and usefulness to a backyard as a fire pit. It's the perfect place to warm up in the winter with hot cocoa or spend summer nights roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. You ...