If you're wondering if you need to clean a fire pit that is designed to hold dirt and ashes, the answer is yes. A fire pit doesn't burn well when it is full of ash or the ventilation is blocked.

Now that fall's chill has arrived, it's time for backyard fire pits and weekend campfires. If your bakyard is too small to hold a fire pit, find a friend. But first, (there's always something) you ...