Whether it's made of stone, brick, or other materials, an outdoor fireplace forms a dramatic focal point—and allows you to keep the party going after dark or when the weather cools. Give your deck, ...

Measure the area for the surround and the fireplace dimensions. Determine the exact top of the fireplace, because you’ll be setting a support slab across both sides of the surround to complete it. Dry ...

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson builds an outdoor fireplace as part of a full outdoor kitchen series.