Building a fire pit yourself is a low-cost way to carve out a place for family and friends to gather. DIY-ing the job shouldn't take more than a day.

Lay a 3/8-in. bed of mortar and lay the bricks on edge, then butter each brick on the outside edge as you go and press it into place. Pro tip: We used brick, but you could use natural stone for a ...

A fire pit is a staple centrepiece for hosting and staying warm on a chilly summer evening. Although there are plenty of options on the market, if you're up for a DIY challenge to prep your garden ...

Fire pit kits usually come with a metal fire ring and matching, interlocking stones for easy assembly. Some also come with the paver gravel or sand needed to create the base of the fire pit.

Imagine gathering around a glowing circle of warmth, where stories flow as easily as the flickering flames, and the night air carries the scent of wood ...

Build a fire pit from natural or repurposed materials like brick, stone, pavers, or cast iron. Choose a round, square, rectangular, or organic shape to suit your patio or outdoor space.

Photo/Tim CarterThis fire pit, while attractive, was built in the wrong location by a homeowner who didn't orient it to the view and prevailing wind direction. Q. Last night I sat around an ...

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 ...

Whether you enjoy outdoor entertaining or just relaxing in your backyard, gathering around a crackling fire on a cool evening and enjoying the warm glow of fire pit is soothing. Backyard fire pits ...

A fire pit can enhance your outdoor living space and provide a place to cozy up outdoors with a blanket on cooler nights. The good news about fire pits is that they're relatively DIY-friendly, ...

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 ...

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 ...