We used SW (“severe weathering”) face brick (also called “common” or “building” brick) to line the outside circle fire pit ...

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.

If you choose a flat spot, you can build your fire pit structure straight up from the ground. If you choose to dig a hole for your pit, call 811 to make sure there aren’t any utilities in your way.

Fire pits are a top outdoor design element. Sure, you can buy all kinds of premade outdoor fire features. But if you want to do it yourself, check out these tips on how to build a fire pit. The ...

Recent smokeless fire pit testing got me to thinking that it might not be too hard to make one myself. They’re fairly simple once you understand how they work.

There's a right way and a wrong way to build a backyard fire pit. One evening last year, Bon Appétit editor in chief, Adam Rapoport, learned which was which ...

You need a patch of level ground for your fire pit, which can require lots of tamping. You also need to make the ground fire-safe by clearing away grass and plant matter. While you can build your ...

You need a patch of level ground for your fire pit, which can require lots of tamping. You also need to make the ground fire-safe by clearing away grass and plant matter. While you can build your ...

Your fire pit should rest on level ground. This might require a bit of digging on your part, but setting a solid foundation will help stabilize your fire pit's walls.

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, so ...

Looking to add some fun to your backyard? 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… ...