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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As the only animals on the planet to have ever learned to make, use, and control fire, humans have an innate and evolutionary connection with it. In fact, over the course of hundreds of thousands of ...

Concrete cinder blocks can be useful for much more than just retaining walls. This simple project turns them into a spacious, ...

Summer is finally here, which means the time has come to dust off your deck chairs and prepare for incoming weekend barbecues—plus, sunny weather provides the perfect setting for trying out DIY ...

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 ...

Andrew Blok covered home energy, with a focus on solar, and navigated the changing energy landscape to help people make smart energy decisions. He's a graduate of the Knight Center for Environmental ...

After getting a quote for $15,000, Bre Okoren decided to DIY the patio to fit her $2,000 budget. She loved hosting friends ...

Got an ugly fire pit ruining your backyard aesthetic? This clever DIY project will help you cover it up in style — no ...