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 ...

With a lifetime of heating with a wood stove, burning trees and limbs blown down in storms, and some years now of testing fire pits for Popular Mechanics, I’ve learned a thing or two about starting ...

Before you begin building a DIY fire pit, ensure you have a spot at least 10-15 feet from any structures. Masonry can become unstable collapse from high heat, so use fire clay bricks and fire-rated ...

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 ...

Now that it finally feels like fall, it's time for backyard fire pits and weekend campfires. While these are fun and traditional ways to enjoy the chilly season, you should be aware of the dangers ...

When you’re out camping, enjoying an evening on the back patio, or even lucky enough to have a fireplace inside during the cold winter months, you need to know how to start a fire. There are many ways ...