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How to Build a Fire Pit: The Complete DIY Guide for Under $200

Marcus Delvecchio · May 13, 2026

How to Build a Fire Pit: The Complete DIY Guide for Under $200

If you’ve been putting off a backyard upgrade because you think it has to be expensive or complicated, let me stop you right there. Learning how to build a fire pit is genuinely one of the highest-impact projects you can…

Propane vs Wood Fire Pit: I Used Both for One Full Season and Here’s My Verdict

Marcus Delvecchio · March 23, 2026

Propane vs Wood Fire Pit: I Used Both for One Full Season and Here's My Verdict

The best outdoor spaces I’ve designed work because they were planned like rooms, not like yards. Defined zones, traffic flow, a clear focal point, materials that connect to the interior of the house — these aren’t aesthetic choices, they’re functional…