If you want an outdoor dining area but need something more put together than a shady spot, this gravel pad DIY is a budget- ...

Six-seater outdoor dining set with umbrella on pea gravel pad in grassy lawn. - Doralin Samuel Tunas/Shutterstock ...

The flames flicker, crackle, and toast the air. Add gravel around the fire pit to create a dramatic seating area, and there's even more to see, hear, and feel, with that crunch and pop-under feet ...