After a summer spent out in the Great Wide Open, we hate to retreat indoors, but in most parts of the country, it’s only a matter of time before bitterly cold winter temperatures set in. For now, ...

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 ...

Andrew Blok covered home energy, with a focus on solar, and navigated the changing energy landscape to help people make smart energy decisions. He's a graduate of the Knight Center for Environmental ...

Concrete cinder blocks can be useful for much more than just retaining walls. This simple project turns them into a spacious, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A family sitting around the fire and enjoying activities. Many homes have fireplaces or propane stoves inside, but there's nothing ...

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 ...

If you want a lovely fire in your backyard, it doesn't require a big investment. All you need are a few basic materials to ...

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 ...

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson walks you through the simple, step-by-step process of constructing your own beautiful ...

Got an ugly fire pit ruining your backyard aesthetic? This clever DIY project will help you cover it up in style — no ...

There's nothing better than sitting around a fire in your own backyard, but store-bought fire pits can get pretty expensive, and unfortunately (but understandably), most states have pretty strict ...