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Many homes have fireplaces or propane stoves inside, but there’s nothing quite like enjoying a fire pit under the stars in your own backyard. On a cool night in the summer, you can cook up a feast of ...

Build a simple fire pit with surplus pavers If you have a surplus of modular retaining wall blocks, or angled pavers, these are the perfect material with which to build a budget-friendly fire pit.

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 ...

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Installing a fire pit is an easy way to make your outdoor space more convivial and inviting. From budget-friendly DIY projects to portable and luxury options, upgrade your patio, deck, courtyard, ...

There's plenty of versatility when it comes to building a fire pit area since it often includes the low walls surrounding the area and features like pillars for lighting. Sure, you will have to be a ...

Prefabricated fire pits are easy to set up and often more affordable than building one yourself. Still, they offer fewer design options and don’t generally last as long as a DIY fire pit. Even though ...