Introducing, The Sleek Square Fire Pit from Swenson Granite Works

Introducing, The Sleek Square Fire Pit from Swenson Granite Works

ByAmanda Pittsley

After a year of spending more time than ever indoors, homeowners are upgrading their outdoor living spaces and making them the center of activity and a focal point for families and friends. One common backyard improvement is the addition of a granite fire pit. Whether you’re looking to entertain guests or enjoy down time at…

Max Out Your Outdoor Living with These Fire Pit Accessories

Max Out Your Outdoor Living with These Fire Pit Accessories

ByAmanda Pittsley

As pandemic must-haves go, first there were vegetable gardens to keep us busy outside this spring and then in the summer, pools — from the blow up kiddie pool variety to the in-ground sort — helped us stay out of the house while in the safety of our backyard. As we move into fall, fire…

Pull Up a Chair and Light Up the Night: 15 Natural Stone Fireplaces & Fire Pits

Pull Up a Chair and Light Up the Night: 15 Natural Stone Fireplaces & Fire Pits

ByAmanda Pittsley

Long before sheltering-in-place went into effect — before masks, social distancing and hand sanitizer were de rigueur — outdoor living was a thing. Over the last 10 years, homeowners have embraced the concept and created refuges that feature outdoor kitchens, patios, DIY fire pits and fireplace features. But in the time of coronavirus, that urge…

A DIY Granite Fire Pit Adds Classic New England Style to a Coastal-Inspired Home in Scituate, MA

A DIY Granite Fire Pit Adds Classic New England Style to a Coastal-Inspired Home in Scituate, MA

ByAmanda Pittsley

As the end of the summer neared, Robbin Mangano, the lifestyle blogger behind The New England Life, and her husband, Jeff, were eager to spend the last few days of the season outside. A DIY granite fire pit from Swenson Granite Works was the perfect end-of-the-summer project and a great way to extend the livability…

How a Granite Fire Pit Completed the Look of a New England Family’s Nantucket Style Backyard Retreat

How a Granite Fire Pit Completed the Look of a New England Family’s Nantucket Style Backyard Retreat

ByAmanda Pittsley

Adding a fire pit to your backyard is one of the simplest ways to transform it into a four-season outdoor living space. For Jen Migonis, home design blogger, real estate investor and mother of four, a DIY Woodbury Gray granite fire pit from Swenson Granite Works was the perfect addition to the Nantucket style backyard…

Build a Durable Granite Fire Pit Perfect for Any Outdoor Living Space

Build a Durable Granite Fire Pit Perfect for Any Outdoor Living Space

ByAmanda Pittsley

Updated on March 29, 2021 For family or friends, fire pits bring people together, and installing one is an almost guaranteed way to draw people to your home. Whether it’s a cozy autumn evening or a balmy summer night, adding a fire pit to your outdoor space not only adds warmth, but an element of…