When it comes to getting set to move life outdoors, taking care of landscaping—like weeding and hedge pruning—may be a top priority. Yet, once the basics are taken care of, consider brightening up a ...

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 ...

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, ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

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 ...

There’s something enticing about gathering around a backyard fire pit at dusk with a group of friends and family, enjoying stories over some of the best beers. If you've ever dreamt of building ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are few pleasures in life greater than gathering around a fire. Cultural anthropologists suggest the intimate conversations that happen ...

When it comes to getting set to move life outdoors, taking care of landscaping—like weeding and hedge pruning—may be a top priority. Yet, once the basics are taken care of, consider brightening up a ...