Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

If you're wondering if you need to clean a fire pit that is designed to hold dirt and ashes, the answer is yes. A fire pit doesn't burn well when it is full of ash or the ventilation is blocked.

Cleaning the grill is the part of a barbecue that nobody looks forward to. After an afternoon spent cooking good food in the sun, wiping down your grates is probably the last thing on your mind, but ...

Fire up those taste buds! Because warmer weather is here, and that means grilling season is in full swing. Only before you toss those burgers and brats on the barbie, have you considered the ...

We have several wood-burning fire pits at our home. One we built in our backyard using heat-resistant bricks and rocks. Another is one of those shiny, smokeless numbers that have become so popular in ...