The practice of cooking with fire began over 250,000 years ago. I wonder if our ancient ancestors would be surprised to learn how this simple act of survival has evolved into a quintessential backyard ...

After a first patio attempt didn’t hold up, this project shows how to rebuild it the right way using pea gravel and a binder that locks everything in place. The result is a solid, clean-looking patio ...

Fire pits are the perfect addition to any garden and are best enjoyed on a cool, clear evening. While these warming features are constantly filled with coal or wood, cleaning them is more important ...