Adding a fire pit to your yard can prolong your ability to enjoy the outdoors even as the temperatures drop. Grab some firewood and marshmallows and have some family bonding time this fall. Fire pits are easy to install and have low upkeep to keep in use all year round as an elegant and cozy backyard accessory. Installation Options No matter which option you choose, adding a fire pit is a relatively easy piece to put in any yard. Just keep in mind that you should not try to put them under an overhang or in an enclosed space, and approximately 10-15 feet from other objects, such as trees or a house. Pre-Made Fire Pits Some fire pits come already assembled and ready to use. There are several...

Landscaping on a hill can get a little bit tricky, but you have a few options to make it look beautiful as well as avoid erosion. No matter which route you choose to take, proper maintenance is important to keep your lawn both looking nice and prevent soil from washing away. Terracing Creating terraces in your yard is relatively easy to do. Put in some landscaping timber, such as railroad ties, at the edge of where you want your terraces to be. Next, flatten out each level by excavating the high parts of a lower level and adding the soil to the low area of the level above. Steeper slopes require several narrower terraces while gradual slopes can have a few wider ones. You then have several...