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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 ...

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 ...

Today on Modern Builds, I’m teaming up with Mike Clifford from Modustrial Maker to build a folding, portable propane fire pit ...

Build your own custom steel fire pit for a durable and attractive outdoor centerpiece. Judge dismisses Trump election ...

Recent smokeless fire pit testing got me to thinking that it might not be too hard to make one myself. Without taking anything away from the companies making smokeless fire pits, they’re fairly simple ...

Building a fire is one of those things that you might sort of know how to do, but don't really have to do it that often. Building a fire is actually quite simple, whether it's a campfire or a cozy one ...

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 ...

Who says you need complexity to create style? This DIY fire pit is simple, yet perfect for any space. Sure this fire pit looks awesome with its alternating brick pattern, but it’s the DIY checkerboard ...

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 ...