The Outdoor Lifestyle Blog

A backyard fire pit is a lot more than initially meets the eye; it's a cooking station for gourmet bonfire foods, its a fun way to use your backyard in the fall & winter, and it's a warm, inviting place where people gather and connect with each other.

If you think your backyard can benefit from the extra magic only a fire pit can add, here are some things you need to think about before breaking ground on your new home addition:

There is something about fire that is just so inviting—maybe it's the warmth, maybe it's the beauty of the dancing flames, but no matter what it is, it brings people together. 

If you're interested in an outdoor fireplace, custom fire pit, or even a state-of-the-art fire table to transform your backyard into the ultimate gathering spot, you'll need to be aware of these basic fire safety tips to guarantee your family and friends stay safe, and that your fire stays contained. 

Are you in the early stages of planning an outdoor kitchen and are starting to look for the right appliances to bring your new addition to life?

Here are a few things you should keep in mind as you continue shopping for outdoor kitchen appliances that will help you make the right choices when it comes to durability, functionality, and convenience. We even threw in a few maintenance tips so you'll know exactly how to protect your investments. Enjoy:

It's great that you're treating yourself and your family to a backyard makeover, complete with a custom outdoor kitchen! That addition won't be much fun for the kids, though, who need to stay away from the grill's open flames and dangerous heat. 

We've put together six ideas for backyard fun aimed at making sure you're little ones are having a blast, not just sitting bored around the dinner table. Even better, most of these ideas can be packed up and put away once the night is over, so you won't have to worry about a cluttered backyard!

As we charge head-first into autumn, it's time to start thinking about how you can continue to enjoy your backyard in the fall and winter. One great way to enjoy the great outdoors as the air starts to cool is gathered around a beautiful, custom fireplace.

Here are 4 things you need to consider when designing and planning a custom outdoor fireplace that will help the whole process go off without a hitch:

We have talked quite a bit about choosing cuts of meat, preparing perfect steaks, and grilling hamburgers that are so good they'll change your life, but we know those articles don't really speak to those of you who don't eat meat.

This week we're covering delicious vegetarian recipes that are practically begging to be prepared on your new grill and enjoyed in your outdoor kitchen. We're sure you've had your fair share of tofu and black bean burgers, so here are 4 new vegetarian recipes to help you shake things up:

While the idea of cooking in an outdoor kitchen is fun, the decision to have such a large home addition custom built needs to be taken more seriously.

We understand it's easy to get caught up in the potential parties and family gatherings, so to keep you grounded in reality and focused on the most important parts of the project, here are 5 questions we want you to ask yourself before moving forward with your grand plans:

An outdoor kitchen is a lot more than just a grill, so you're going to have to put a lot more thought and care into how this new addition is going to function in your backyard. To help you guarantee your new kitchen will work well, function efficiently, and look great, we've put together these 8 tips for better outdoor kitchen design:

It can be hard to enjoy your beautiful backyard when it's so, so hot outside. It's a shame to have your outdoor kitchen and living room go to waste, so we want to help you beat the heat!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas... Football Season! If you've been wanting to put your outdoor kitchen and living room to good use, football games are a great reason to have all of your friends, family, and neighbors over for a backyard tailgate! Kickoff the season with these great party ideas: