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No Campfire? No Problem! Make a Portable S’mores Fire Pot

by Holly Wade

No Campfire? No Problem! Make a Portable S'mores Fire Pot

I grew up as a Girl Scout and did my fair share of camping, and the s'mores were always my favorite part. Even as an adult, I would toast s'mores on my gas stove, but sadly my current home has an electric stove, leaving me without a makeshift campire to make s'mores. Rather than letting that stop me, I made this portable s'mores fire pot with Sterno ethanol gel canisters and a planter pot! 

 This is an incredibly easy project to whip up with a pot and rocks, but it's the perfect way to enjoy homemade s'mores with the same feeling of a campfire. Continue Reading

30 Outdoor Fire Pits that will Make You Jealous

by Holly Wade

Outdoor Fire Pits that will Make You Jealous
Photo: Max Kim-Bee via Country Living

Summer is just around the corner, which means it's the perfect time to update your backyard for barbecues and outdoor get togethers! If you need a little inspiration or just want to gawk at gorgeous backyards, these 30 outdoor fire pits and fireplaces will make you incredibly jealous.

 

Outdoor Fire Pits that will Make You Jealous
Photo: Mikkel Vang via Domino

1. This ultra cozy outdoor fireplace with layered textiles looks like a comfortable setting. [Photo: Mikkel Vang via Domino]

Outdoor Fire Pits that will Make You Jealous
Photo: Douglas Friedman via House Beautiful

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Swimming Pool Be-Gone

by modhomeecteacher

created at: 05/03/2010

Most people think having a swimming pool in the backyard is a treat. WRONG!! Every year I add up how much money we literally pour into our pool and think, “Fill it in!”  This California homeowner decided to give up the whole shebang and opted for a socially, swingin’ bocce ball court, fire pit and beautifully landscaped pathways.

Check out the cleaned out yard and the new party plaza.created at: 05/03/2010

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See more photographs of this daunting task right here. Continue Reading

DIY Backyard Theater for Cool Fall Nights

by modhomeecteacher

created at: 2009-09-08

Photo Image: Dave Banks

Don’t let these still, cool evenings of Fall go to waste sitting inside watching t.v. It would be way more fun sitting outside with some firepit action, smores and watching a movie with friends, even snuggling up in a blanket for a scary Halloween movie.  GeekDad provides a step by step tutorial for backyard diy-ers who aren’t quite ready to throw in the seasonal towel.

created at: 2009-09-08

Photo Image: Dave Banks

For the low, low price of $122. Continue Reading