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 ...
In this video I show and explain how I built my fire pit from retaining wall blocks with a galvanised round garden bed for ...
When the blocks start to show wear and age, you can clean them with a solution of one part muriatic acid and 10 parts water. Wear gloves, and cover all skin when scrubbing with this solution. Spray ...
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, ...
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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How to Start a Fire in a Fire Pit

Be sure to get your tinder, kindling, and firewood ready ahead of time. If you own a fire pit you should stock a supply of ...