Football season is fast approaching, and with it comes the beloved tradition of tailgating. Coolers, folding chairs and grills pop up in parking lots across the country as fans get in a little pre-game party before the action. While your favorite athletes, be they professionals or pee-wees, are sweating through two-a-day practices, you can be doing some work on a custom grill that will cost you next to nothing but will surely earn you a few fans of your own. More

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Last weekend I had the luxury of a trip up to a friend's lakeside cottage for some sun and relaxation. Sitting on the dock in the sun all day was great, and also a perfect oportunity to try out Goal Zero's Nomad 7 solar panel USB charger to see if I could keep powered up while away from an outlet. More

Rather than just having one firepit that everyone has to huddle around, why not have a few of these minimalist and portable fireplaces that you can move around to where the party is? More

As summer starts to draw to a close and evening temperatures begin to drop, a fire pit can help warm up a patio and extend the number of nights spent under a canopy of stars. Fire pits come in all shapes and sizes, from big units for large backyards to little tabletop models for small patios. Check out our list of this year's best fire pits and prepare to light up the night. More

This is a wonderfully ambitious summer project for those of you with a little time on your hands, from Los Angeles "maker" John Gleeson Connolly. Comment below if you'd like to see a more detailed how-to! More

I lived in Australia for several years and attended many a picnic or BBQ (and, no, there is no "shrimp on the barbie" because they eat prawns!). I noticed that at every outdoor meal, platters and plates of food were covered with mesh domes or tents to keep the pesky flies away. More

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the woods, my dream retreat would be a simple, rustic cabin away from the usual hubbub of the city. Coffee on the porch, early morning hikes and afternoons free to delve into a book or sit and write… minus the deadlines. More

What can you do with an empty Italian cookie tin, a few water heater pipes, spare sprinkler parts, the twisted remains of a disassembled hair dryer, an old leather belt, and two $60 industrial 3-blade steel fans purchased via eBay? Apparently a lot if you're a steampunk-loving DIY'er... More

With the recent heat wave that stretched across the nation, we'd be excused for thinking we live in the desert when we're actually plunked in the middle of the city. All this desert weather has us turning an eye toward lovely terracotta accessories for the home. From trendy side tables to a cute little pig grill, check out these 10 terracotta finds from around the web. More

Friends for over 20 years, Mary Gray and Annette Goliti Gutierrez both wanted to start a business together. With a deep love of design and a history in the film industry, they took a great leap of faith in opening a garden store. With absolutely no retail experience whatsoever but a great deal of enthusiasm and ideas they decided to open Potted. More