Fire Pits, Firewood, and Gear
Whether you are a seasoned fire pit user or looking to buy your first, this post is just for you. It doesn’t take much to have a great time with a fire pit. Some firewood, a little bit of kindling, a lighter, or matches, and there it is. Having the […]
If you are interested in upping your fire pit game, or buying your first, and are willing to wait, you may want to put your purchase on the back burner (if you can) for just the right time of year to buy. Finding fire pits on sale isn’t hard, it’s […]
Have you got new propane or natural gas fire pit, or are you shopping for one and trying to decide whether to go with lava rock or fire glass? What if you could mix lava rock and fire glass? Your decision on which fire pit media to go with might […]
Like anything you put out in your backyard or patio, your fire pit will take a beating in several ways.
Hail, rain, wind, local wildlife, and your neighbor’s kids, to name a few, can all do a number on your fire pit’s finish and structural integrity.
Ever wonder, why are fire pits round? I saw this question the other day when poking around a few outdoor sites and blogs and thought I’d give it a go. This is going to cover some history so if that subject was kryptonite to you back in school you might […]
Picture this: You’re enjoying a fire pit on a balcony, wrapped in a nice blanket and sipping hot cocoa or the adult drink of your choice. Sounds nice, right? Well, you’re not alone. Searches for balcony fire pits have skyrocketed by 150% in the past year. But hang on a […]
Propane fire pits can add a pleasant ambiance to your backyard or patio. However, a concern for some gas fire pit buyers is knowing the smell of propane is less than pleasant and wondering if that will be an issue when using them. How likely are you to smell that […]
Choosing the suitable fire pit media (lava rock, fire glass, etc.) these days is something you don’t necessarily get wrong. With so many solid options available in the fire pit market, it just comes down to your personal preferences. In this post, I will explore what makes fire pit lava […]
One of the most common and fixable problems backyard fire pit problems I hear about is excess fire pit smoke. In this article, we’ll get to the bottom of what causes it and what you can do to reduce annoying smoke before your next backyard gathering around the fire.
You’ve got a new propane or natural gas fire pit and you naturally want to keep it looking good and working to spec. One of the easiest ways to make that happen is to protect your fire pit or fire table from the “elements,” rain, hail, wild animals, the kids […]
One of the great features of enjoying time around a fire pit is being able to roast food over the flame quickly and easily, with not a lot of cleanup. Whether you like it merely cooked through or completely scorched, you can have it just the way you like it, […]
Deck fire pits are now a luxury most can experience without spending thousands on intrusive modifications to your current deck infrastructure. It is important to know the dimensions of your deck before purchasing a fire pit, but once you make your purchase, installation is as easy as setting up any […]
Fire pits do a great job of providing a gathering space to catch up with family and friends and keeping us warm. Not surprisingly, people often ask, “do fire pits keep mosquitoes away,” because nothing can ruin a get-together faster than your guests getting bit up by mosquitoes at every […]
A question that comes up frequently when looking to build a backyard fire pit is, “do you need a fire ring for a fire pit?” Regardless of which way you go in the end, understanding the benefits of using a fire ring in a new fire pit will help you make the right choice depending on your needs and several other factors.
If you are a regular fire pit (or fireplace) user, you’ve most likely heard of kiln-dried firewood and maybe even used it. This type of firewood provides a lot of upside for the fire pit user at a slight, but well worth it, premium over conventionally seasoned firewood. If you […]
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