Summer is the season of backyard cookouts, and while they’re typically more relaxed given their alfresco nature, they come with etiquette conundrums of their own. More formal dinner parties are ...

A fire pit with a flame and wood planks on a stone patio with green bushes in the background - Deb Perry/Getty Images Fire pits are a popular backyard focal point, and there are plenty of reasons ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Fire pits are a popular backyard focal point, and there are plenty of reasons people enjoy them. On cool nights, they can keep you warm and ...