Fire pit help for backyards and patios

Pick a steel, smokeless or gas fire pit that fits your yard

Plain comparisons for wood-burning steel pits, smokeless models and propane tables. Start with the fuel you want, the size of your space or the model you're weighing.

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  • Hykolity 2 in 1 Fire Pit
    Steel and Iron Wood-Burning Pits

    Best Fire Pits for a Concrete Patio

    The best fire pit for a concrete patio is the Hykolity 2 in 1, with a swivel grill and spark cover. Compare wood, gas and tabletop models for your slab.

  • Ciays 28-Inch Propane Table
    Propane and Gas Fire Pits

    How Does a Propane Fire Pit Work?

    A propane fire pit burns gas from a tank through a burner and lava rock to make flames. Here's how the parts work, how to light one, and how to run it safely.

  • GASPRO 20 lbs Black Fire Glass
    Buying Help and Fire Rules

    How Much Fire Pit Glass Do I Need?

    How much fire pit glass do I need? Work out coverage by surface area and depth, then buy 1/2-inch fire glass in the right bag count for your gas fire pit or table.

  • Hykolity 2 in 1 Fire Pit
    Steel and Iron Wood-Burning Pits

    Best Wood-Burning Fire Pits for Cooking

    Find the best wood burning fire pit for cooking. Compare grills, swivel arms, lids and bowl sizes, with setup, safety and cooking tips for real backyards.

  • GASPRO 20 lbs Black Fire Glass
    Propane and Gas Fire Pits

    Lava Rock vs Fire Glass for a Propane Fire Pit

    Lava rock vs fire glass for a propane fire pit: compare cost, heat, cleanup and flame look, and see which media suits your burner and your budget.

  • OutVue 27-Inch Smokeless
    Buying Help and Fire Rules

    How to Use a Smokeless Fire Pit

    Learn how to use a smokeless fire pit safely, load and light it, keep the secondary burn going, handle ash, and shut it down without a smoke cloud.

  • Outland Living Portable Propane Fire Pit
    Propane and Gas Fire Pits

    Best Portable Propane Fire Pit for RV Camping

    The best portable propane fire pit for RV camping is the Outland Living 893 Deluxe. Compare 9 picks by size, BTU output, weight and kit contents.

  • Pure Garden 32-Inch Star Cutouts
    Steel and Iron Wood-Burning Pits

    Best Cheap Fire Pits That Hold Up

    Compare cheap fire pits for patios, small yards and portable use. See which budget wood-burning models include spark screens, grates, pokers or covers.

  • Solo Stove Ranger 2.0
    Smokeless and Compact Pits

    Best Fire Pits for Small Patios

    Find the best fire pit for small patio spaces, with wood and propane picks, full footprint checks, setup advice, and clear guidance on who each suits.