SEATTLE — Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Or is there? Popular backyard fire pits like the Solo Stove, often called smokeless fire pits, conjure up a roaring outdoor fire, but without the smoke.

Fire pits are one of the best backyard upgrades, permitting more time outdoors throughout the year (they’re especially good for socially-distanced hangouts). Luckily, fire pits are also getting better ...

Maybe you’ve seen them on social media or in neighborhood backyards. Smokeless fire pits like the Solo Stove are hot, so to speak. But how smokeless are they, really? Consumer Reports put some of the ...

Maybe you’ve seen them on social media or in neighborhood backyards. Smokeless fire pits like the Solo Stove are hot, so to speak. But how smokeless are they, really? Consumer Reports put some of the ...