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Backyard fire pits are having a heyday. For starters, just about every outdoor living trends report that crosses my desk includes the sought-after feature in some form. In addition, our tested guide ...

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Parking one of the best fire pits in your backyard opens up a world of outdoor fun. It’s the perfect centerpiece for friends and family to get together while dinner cooks on the grill and an icy ...

Beyond the innovative Sunflower X radiant stove/heater we looked at a few weeks ago, Fire Maple makes a full lineup of gear essentials that rank among the market's most portable. Another of its clever ...

A fire pit is great for those cool, brisk evenings in the fall and winter. But don't keep it locked up half the year: Your fire pit is excellent for any season and any occasion, including a Summer ...

Ever since human beings mastered fire control, which we likely did more than 800,000 years ago according to Smithsonian Magazine, we have been positively entranced by its captivating flicker—and we’ve ...

With the winter months closing in, having a proper fire pit is a perfect way to fight the cold and continue to enjoy your backyard or patio. Smokeless fire pits in particular have become widely ...