A natural gas fire pit is a wonderful option for a homeowner because it burns more efficiently than wood-burning units. Without creating any soot or ashes, the pits are often filled with tempered glass rocks or beads which when heated provide plenty of heat and an ember-like ambiance. However, as brilliant as they are, the […]
Fire Pits
When Do Fire Pits Go On Sale?
One of the most relaxing pastimes for those who love the great outdoors is sitting around a fire pit with family and friends. If you are looking to invest in a new fire pit or upgrade an existing one while maximizing the cost-benefit, you may be wondering when fire pits go on sale. Fire pits […]
Can You Put A Chiminea On A Wooden Deck?
Initially meant for indoors cooking and to provide heat, chimineas are now a common outdoor element. But they are not just decorative. They have practical use as well. People typically place their chimineas on patios or in garden spaces. But is it safe to put a chiminea on a wooden deck? Putting a chiminea on […]
Can I Use Rust-Oleum on a Fire Pit?
We all love warm summer nights, gathered around the fire pit with friends and family, roasting hotdogs, and sharing old stories. But after a few seasons of enjoyment, your old fire pit is looking like it may need a makeover. Can this be done – and is it safe? Painting a fire pit requires a […]
How Many Ricks of Wood are in a Cord of Wood?
Heating your home with wood will require that you learn about ricks and cords and how these measurements of firewood can be used to heat your home. Often wood is thrown into a pile and left to sit until it is needed. Heating your home takes more planning and patience. How many ricks of wood […]
Can You Use Charcoal In A Fire Pit?
Having a backyard fire pit is a cozy way to get together with family or friends. Fire pits can be anything from a hole dug in the ground to a sturdier piece of equipment made of metal, brick, or some other hard material. But, users often like to experiment with what can be burned in […]
How to Build a Fire Pit Area with River Rock
Want to create a dedicated area in your yard for a built in fire pit? Also want to get rid of unwanted grass at the same time? We’ll show you how to do both in this article creating a beautiful fire pit area that you will enjoy for many years. Fire pit areas require a […]
Why Should You Use Kiln Dried Firewood?
There is nothing quite like a night out in the backyard with loving family and friends and a nice fire. In order to make that fire happen, you will need good firewood—and there is no better firewood to use than kiln dried firewood. Here’s why you should use kiln dried firewood: It lights and Burns […]
Can You Roast Marshmallows Over a Propane Fire Pit?
Owning a propane fire pit comes with plenty of conveniences, but before you fulfill all of your outdoor cooking fantasies, you’ll want to make sure that it’s safe for all the activities you have in mind. It is safe to roast marshmallows over a propane fire pit. Propane produces no harmful substances when burned, so […]
Do Fire Pits Keep Mosquitoes Away?
Mosquitoes are probably the one thing that keeps most people from enjoying time outside during the summer and fall. Many people use bug spray and citronella candles. Some even preach that fire pits are the best at keeping the pests away, but sometimes the mosquitoes are persistent, and you wonder, do the fire pits even […]