In 2021, nearly 6,200 emergency room visits were related to injuries from fire pits or outdoor heaters. Young children are particularly prone to these injuries, and pets also can get burned. The ...

Backyard fire pits have become kind of the ultimate hangout accessory, and it's easy to see why. Gathering around a fire feels kind of timeless—whether you're roasting marshmallows, sipping a glass of ...

Outdoor fire season has arrived — and so has added air pollution. But building better fires can help reduce the hazards of wood smoke Burning wood emits harmful gases, particulate matter and ...

Prefabricated fire pits are easy to set up and often more affordable than building one yourself. Still, they offer fewer design options and don’t generally last as long as a DIY fire pit. Even though ...