Posts by Will Montgomery

Compare gas and wood fire pits for heat, safety, smoke, cooking, cost, and ambiance so you can choose the best option for your backyard.

Learn whether you can use a dimmer on patio light strings. Find out which bulb types are dimmable (LED, incandescent, halogen), how to select a compatible dimmer switch or plug, and follow safety...

Most propane fire pits can use natural gas only with the right conversion kit. Learn when conversion is safe and when replacement is better.

Keep your deck or patio cool on hot days with 11 proven tips. Choose heat-reflective materials and lighter colors, add shade covers, maximize airflow, use water features and plants, and create your...

Discover whether rectangle and oblong patio umbrellas work like round ones. Learn how shape affects shade coverage, table fit, stand requirements, base weight and support so you can choose the right...

Explore whether fasten-on patio heater reflectors really work. See how clip-on shields direct heat toward seating, protect walls and plants, and compare pros and cons versus built-in reflectors.