Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Fire pits are often considered an inviting part of outdoor spaces—but sometimes the smoke they create is less than inviting. Whether the lingering smell on your coat or in your hair is a nuisance, or ...

There's nothing quite like a cool fall evening gathered around a toasty fire with friends. The best fire pits let you enjoy a good bonfire safely, while minimizing smoke and annoying clean up. Many ...