Many homes have fireplaces or propane stoves inside, but there’s nothing quite like enjoying a fire pit under the stars in your own backyard. On a cool night in the summer, you can cook up a feast of ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

A backyard deck replete with yellow and white stripped wooden deck chairs, a matching side table, and a fire pit on legs. - stock_studio/Shutterstock We may receive a ...

Among outdoor decor renovations, “fire features” (fire pits and fireplaces) were among the top: Purchases of them rose 18% in 2022, according to the “2023 Houzz & Home Study.” They also constantly ...

They rank among the top requested design features on American Society of Landscape Architecture surveys. Among outdoor décor renovations, “fire features” (fire pits and fireplaces) were among the top: ...

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We’re big fans of fire pits, and it’s prime season to use them. Whether you prefer a smokeless fire pit, a traditional wood-burning pit, or one for on the go, a bonfire livens up any outdoor gathering ...

Smokeless fire pits allow you to cozy up to a roaring wood fire without the plumes of smoke getting into your eyes and stinking up your clothing. Our testers found that smart design—like a conical ...

Which smokeless fire pit is best? There’s nothing better on a cool night than sitting around a fire with your friends. The downside to a fire is somehow someone is always sitting directly in the path ...