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, ...

When the winter chill is in full force, those cozy outdoor nights around the fire start calling your name — if only your fire ...

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 ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...