After a summer spent out in the Great Wide Open, we hate to retreat indoors, but in most parts of the country, it’s only a matter of time before bitterly cold winter temperatures set in. For now, ...

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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 ...

Recent smokeless fire pit testing got me to thinking that it might not be too hard to make one myself. Without taking anything away from the companies making smokeless fire pits, they’re fairly simple ...

Create a homemade adjustable campfire grill for all your summer recipes and backyard fun. This DIY firepit with grill is a great weekend project.3 Enjoy the great outdoors in the comfort of your own ...

Summer is coming, and although we can look forward to warmer temperatures (We won’t miss you, winter!) it can get cool outside at night. Break out those hoodies and relax by your very own homemade DIY ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

An escape from the first chill of fall, a summer night of stargazing — there are endless reasons to gather around a fire pit. Pour some drinks, open a bag of marshmallows and create lasting memories.