Begin your planning with a call to your local building department to learn about local fire restrictions ... Twist each stone back and forth a few times in the sand to firmly set it.

"Fire pits can be made from many materials, including pavers, concrete, stone, metal and clay brick," says Joe Raboine, the vice president of design at Belgard. What's the best one for you?

If you plan on using the Pop-Up Fire Pit on any sort of surface other than stone or pavement, I'd recommend upgrading to a bundle with a heat shield for $30 more. That's pretty much the extent of ...