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Today on Modern Builds, I’m teaming up with Mike Clifford from Modustrial Maker to build a folding, portable propane fire pit. We used GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) to create a thin but ...

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 ...

A backyard deck replete with yellow and white stripped wooden deck chairs, a matching side table, and a fire pit on legs. - stock_studio/Shutterstock We may receive a ...

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 ...

S’mores, stargazing, crackling flames: there’s nothing like an evening spent around a cozy fire pit. Gathering around an outdoor fire isn’t restricted to camping trips, though. Making a permanent fire ...

Fire pits are often considered an inviting part of outdoor spaces—but sometimes the smoke they create is less than inviting. Whether the lingering smell on your coat or in your hair is a nuisance, or ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

For people who love the outdoors, hunkering down next to an open flame at a campsite is a core experience that you shouldn't miss out on. However, it's not always the safest option, especially when ...

There’s just something special about sitting next to a fire outdoors, especially on a summer night. Whether it’s the natural warmth provided, the hypnotic glow of the flames or the fact that you can ...