If you want to landscape the area around your fire pit for aesthetic reasons (and why wouldn’t you?), you’ll need to take into account what types of plants can grow around your pit and withstand the heat. French lavender, sage, thyme, and Yukka are among the many plant varieties that thrive when planted near fire …
What Can I Plant Around a Fire Pit? (Things To Consider) Read More »
We’ve always preferred fire pits and fire baskets at home, but recently have been looking into buying a chiminea after a friend recommended theirs. Chiminea’s are safer than fire pits because their unique shape and design make it easier to control the fire, smoke, and heat created. They can also fit in smaller spaces, and …
Is a Chiminea Safer Than a Fire Pit? (Why We Think So) Read More »
There’s nothing like sitting outside on a clear, crisp fall or winter evening – toasty and warm underneath your patio heater. Outside being the operative location. Patio heaters are not safe to use indoors as they produce Carbon Monoxide (CO). While they are safe in the yard, on the patio, under a covered porch, or …
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It’s not the first thing you’d consider when building a fixed in-ground fire pit – but drainage is of course a big issue. An in-ground fire pit will need drainage to stop it from filling with water and becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes. If you line the bottom of your fire pit with lava …
There’s nothing like entertaining guests with an evening meal or drinks around the gentle and warming flame of a fire pit table. Most good quality propane fire pit tables have been manufactured to recognized national standards and are CSA Approved. They burn at relatively low temperatures and also have flame sensors to shut off the …
Have you ever had a few beers while sitting around the fire pit to keep warm while wearing knee pants, and realized your legs were getting way too hot? I definitely have. So how far should your chair be from an outdoor fire pit that’s in full burn? For a wood-burning fire pit, which burns …
How Far Should Chairs Be From a Fire Pit? (Safety First) Read More »
We discovered through our local fire station that a burn ban is in place in our local area? But does this include our fire pit? Burn bans cover any outdoor fire with an open flame. Open burning means the flame is directly under the open sky and doesn’t go up a chimney, stack, or flue. …
Do Burn Bans Include Fire Pits? (Essential Reading) Read More »
Fire pits are seen as a trendy addition to any outdoor space (we have two), but are they really a good idea, and do you really need one? Investing in a fixed or portable fire pit is a great idea. Not only do they create a focal point for your outdoor space, but they also …
Thinking of investing in a high-end patio heater and want the lowdown on Bromic? Read on my friend… Bromic is an Australian brand that makes high-end infrared patio heaters, and the company now has a US headquarters in Irvine, California. The company has four main collections: Tungsten, Eclipse, Platinum, and Marine, and real reviewers give Bromic …
Are Bromic Patio Heaters Any Good? (Brand Overview) Read More »
We’ve got a log burning and a propane fire pit in the yard, but do they make natural gas versions, and are they any good? Manufacturers do make natural gas fire pits, but unlike propane models with cylinders, your natural gas fire pit will need to be professionally connected to your household gas line. After …
