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THE SUNKEN LIVING ROOM fad that surged in the 1970s wasn’t evicted after all: The “conversation pit” has simply scuttled outside and gathered round the fire, inviting guests to nestle. Patricia Benner ...

A simple but effective way to enhance the look and value of your outdoor space is by installing a fire pit. Fortunately, it's ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Does your fire pit look a bit rusty or beat up after many seasons of use? While these durable pits are usually made of materials like steel or ...

When Jeff and Rachel Manthey built their North Liberty home 15 years ago, they knew they would put a fire pit in their vast backyard 'someday.” At the time, though, they had a 2-year-old and were ...

Q: A neighbor and his wife got into a big fight about their outdoor deck and fire pit. I couldn't help but overhear. The husband thought he was building the deck a good size with the fire pit in the ...

With the arrival of warm weather, you may be thinking about installing a fire pit or other fire feature. The perfect complement to your outdoor entertaining space, a fire feature creates a cozy ...

Gas-operated fire pits, fire rings and fire-pit tables are emerging as modern-day substitutes for campfires. Flipping a switch to ignite the flames is a whole lot easier than kindling a stack of ...

There’s nothing like flickering firelight in a garden, and modern fire features make it easier than ever to add a golden glow in your own backyard. A warm fire invites you and your guests to linger in ...

Whether it’s defying frosty evenings with silly amounts of blankets and jumpers, or looking forward to summer and sunny evenings relaxing with friends/beers/books/all of the above, this year we’re all ...

Fairy lights, mega fire pits and hard decks are ageing your garden in 2026 – see the subtle, low-input ideas designers now ...