This Backyard Must-Have Lights Our Fire

It’s time to upgrade the backyard fire pit. No offense to your trusty metal bowl on legs, but the Berkshire Fire Pit ($1,600) at Patio, Deck & Hearth Shop stokes the outdoor entertaining fire in our hearts. The natural gas-powered 48-inch round table comes with a lid that can hide the fire pit area, making it easy to transform from a casual weatherproof outdoor table to a warm hangout spot. “People come over and hang out outside, and they’ll end up around the fire,” says John Malarney, owner of Patio, Deck & Hearth. “[The pits] become the focal point of the seating area.” 10359 Kinsman Road, Newbury, 440-564-2290, patiodeckhearth.com