This week’s wonderful spring weather has us looking for any excuse to get outside, and stay there. One of our favorite ways to take advantage of these warm days and cooler nights is to spend time cozied up by a backyard fire pit.

 

This feature, which comes in all shapes and sizes, has become a very desirable amenity. Plus, there’s something about the allure of a fire that never seems to go out of style. Just look at these fabulous backyards and then check out how you can get a fire pit of your own!

^2947 Belclaire Drive, Frisco

^2933 Shenandoah Drive, Frisco

^7510 Covewood Drive, Garland

^560 Turner Warnell Road, Mansfield

 

These DIYs range in difficulty, but aren’t they gorgeous? You’ll want to keep pets and children in mind when choosing between an above-ground and an in-ground feature:

^In-ground, circular fire pit

^Above-ground, modern circular fire pit

^Above-ground, modern square fire pit

^Above-ground, square fire pit