There’s something enticing about gathering around a backyard fire pit at dusk with a group of friends and family, enjoying stories over some of the best beers. If you've ever dreamt of building ...

With a lifetime of heating with a wood stove, burning trees and limbs blown down in storms, and some years now of testing fire pits for Popular Mechanics, I’ve learned a thing or two about starting ...

When planning a recreational fire, check what restrictions are in place to determine if campfires, barbecues, fire pits and flammables are allowed.