Cornerstone Outdoor Living Resource Center

Explore our curated collection of guides, tips, and tutorials to help you create the outdoor space of your dreams. Whether you’re looking for design inspiration, assembly how-tos, or expert advice, you’ll find everything you need right here.

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Ashford Deluxe Fireplace Kit Dimension

Kit Dimensions

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Dimension PDF Archive
Ashford Base Instructions

Kit Instructions

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Instruction PDF Archive
Build your fireplace in a weekend youtube video

Video Tutorials

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YouTube Videos

Plan Your Outdoor Space with Confidence

Not sure where to start? These guides and tools help you think clearly, avoid mistakes, and plan smarter from the beginning.

Start Here: Clarify Your Approach

This video will help you know what you need to think about before you start any outdoor living project.

Watch This Before You Buy Anything or Start your Project

Our kits are easy to build for beginners with no heavy lifting

Choose the Right Outdoor Project Approach

Overview of a lively patio party featuring an outdoor kitchen and fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests.

Plan the Perfect Patio Layout: The ‘Big Three’ Outdoor Design Strategy

Key Decisions That Shape Your Project

Trying to save too much space by placing a fireplace and grill station in the corner is not a good idea. The two people at the fireplace will be dealing with the grillmaster's butt in their face.

Dispelling Myths about Outdoor Design #1- Corner Fireplaces

Summerset Sizzler, 32 inch built in gas grill.

Dispelling Myths about Outdoor Design #2 – The Grill Dilemma

Large fire pit and seating area

Fireplace or fire pit? 7 things to know before you choose

Download our DIY patio planning guide
Download our DIY patio planning guide

The Cornerstone Planning Kit

“Will it fit on the patio?” “Do I have room for the bar stools?” We eliminated the math. Our easy Grid System lets you design your entire footprint using simple paper cutouts before you spend a dime. This free guide includes scaled drawings of our outdoor features so you can mix, match, and arrange your ideal layout right at your desk.

Download our PDF to start planning your outdoor paradise today.

Outdoor patio

Move Your Plan from Paper to the Dirt

Guide to Laying Out Patios, Kits, and More

This guide introduces simple yet effective techniques that allow you to precisely lay out your outdoor projects using only simple tools.

Design Outdoor Spaces That Actually Work

These layouts show what’s possible—and explain why certain designs feel better, function better, and age better over time.

Outdoor Design Guides & Layout Strategies

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Custom outdoor kitchen mock up.

5 Outdoor Kitchen Layout Tips (From Someone Who’s Built a Few)

Family size, outdoor seating and bench.

Designing an Outdoor Dining Room for How You Really Eat and Gather

Customer built outdoor fireplace with pergola.

Designing an Outdoor Living Room That Actually Works

Man on patio using outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, gas grill and. egg smoker.

Best Outdoor Kitchen Layouts for Every Space

Large modern dream home with small functional outdoor kitchen.

Outdoor Kitchen Storage Mistakes

Pavers come in so many sizes colors and shapes. How do you choose?

Choose the Right Paving Materials for Your Patio: Pros, Cons, and Best Uses

Personalize Your Outdoor Living Space

82 year old built his fireplace kit. So can you! Click here to discover his journey.
If this 82 year old can make it look easy- so can YOU

Jim is 82, and he built our outdoor fireplace kit.

Doubt that you can build your own outdoor fireplace? It’s incredibly easy. Don’t take our word for it. Ask Jim- our 82-year-old customer!

See Jim’s Journey

The Economics of Outdoor Living

Everything you need to know about project costs, DIY savings, and building real equity.

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