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    • About Gas Fire Pits

      Shaped as Grecian urns, end tables or campfires, gas fire pits can add light, beauty and warmth to any garden, patio or deck. Small glass-enclosed fires can safely warm your feet as you sip sangrias on the deck, or you can roast marshmallows over a blazing fire encircled with granite or slate. Whatever style you choose, gas fire pits... more »

    • About Outdoor Fire Pits

      Outdoor fire pits are an ages old heating and cooking device that is making a comeback in modern patio-scapes. They've come a long way from the wood burning stone ring used by our roving ancestors. Today, you can find an outdoor fire pit to fit whatever your backyard decor may be. more »

    • How to Repair Peeling Plaster

      Tackling a peeling wall of plaster may look daunting but it's an intuitive process once you know the right steps. Before you begin, however, figure out why the surface is peeling or bubbling to begin with---and if your answer involves water, you should seek out professional help to fix that problem before you start. Water is the... more »

    • Patio Fire Pit Ideas

      Fire pits are a popular addition to decks or patios. Fire pits lend a warm glow to the outdoor experience that only enhances the surroundings. A fire pit can extend the time spent on a deck. Patio fire pits come in different sizes and styles. more »

    • How to Build Stone Fire Pit

      Nothing beats the smell of a campfire on a cool fall evening. You can build your fire in one of those metal fireplace bins that are sold in hardware stores or, for a bit more money and a lot more effort, you can make your own fire where you and the kids or your friends can roast hot dogs, toast marshmallows and sing the old camp songs... more »

    Fire Pits Quick Guides

    • Patio Design

      Designing a patio as a peaceful retreat or as a space for entertaining your friends depends on...

    • Asphalt Driveway Basics

      Asphalt is an oil-based product used primarily on roads and highways. In some parts of the...

    • Healing Gardens

      Creating a healing garden may mean growing medicinal herbs for home remedies and aromatherapy....

    Fire Pits Articles

    • Buying Lava Rocks

      Lava rocks, or volcanic rocks, are used in char broiler gas barbeques, fish tanks, terrariums, ponds, gardens, on roadways, and more. You may be... more »

    • How to Design an Outdoor Fire Pit

      Fire pits are popular places to spend the evening socializing with family and friends. Some fire pits are used for warmth, while others are used... more »

    • How to Design Backyards

      Designing a backyard will depend greatly on how the family uses it and the area you have to work with. A family with small children may design a... more »

    • How Do Fire Pits Work?

      Fire pits are used as an alternative to building a fire on the ground. Where this may be impractical or not allowed, fire pits permit the... more »

    • Do-It-Yourself Outdoor Fire Pits

      A fire pit can turn your yard into a cozy space for an evening cuddle or an outdoor entertainment area in the cooler months. Fire pits are... more »

    • Stone Fire Pit Ideas

      Fire pits add an elegance and yet a primal charm to an outdoor landscape. These pits should be located well away from outdoor structures and... more »

    • Growing Peach Trees From Pits

      It is possible to grow peach trees from the pit of a peach because the pit is essentially the seed. Peach trees grown this way will bear fruit. ... more »

    • How to Make My Own Concrete Pavers

      Concrete pavers can add a lot of style and function to your yard, patio or garden. They're easy to make, if you're willing to do a little bit of... more »

    • How to Make a Fire Pit

      Making an outdoor fire pit is an easy project that can bring your entire family out for a fun evening bonfire or barbecue. more »

    • How to Make a Portable Fire Pit

      Fire pits have become the newest way to relax and enjoy your backyard and to spend time with friends and family. If you have thought about getting... more »

    • Outdoor Flooring Options

      Many options present themselves when it comes to deciding what kind of flooring you'd like to have outdoors. You'll need to weigh factors... more »

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