Game day doesn't have to stay stuck on the couch. Here's how San Antonio homeowners are turning their backyards, and their living rooms, into the ultimate football season hangout with outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and a fireplace built for fall.

Before the first cool night hits San Antonio, give your fireplace a quick check. Here's everything to inspect, clean, and test to make sure it's ready to go, plus how to know when it's time for a repair or a new fireplace altogether.