When I was young our neighbors were having a BBQ on the decking and burnt their house down. All the community pulled together to help, and we stored some of the furniture they saved in our garage for a year. The point is though – they didn’t have access to a fire extinguisher when the …
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Have you ever had a few beers while sitting around the fire pit to keep warm while wearing knee pants, and realised your legs were getting way too hot? I definitely have. So how far should your chair be from a fire pit that’s in full burn? For a wood-burning fire pit, which burns hotter …
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We had a yard party with our fire pit out on the grass about a year ago, and didn’t put anything underneath to protect against the heat. The grass has onlyjust grown back! Permanent fire pits have heat proofing built in, but freestanding models need to sit on a fire ring, cement pavers, a heat shield, …
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When it comes to choosing your next fire pit, isn’t it about time for some Blue Sky thinking? Blue Sky Outdoor Living make fire pits and related accessories, and are based in British Columbia, Canada. Their distribution center is in Romeoville, Illinois. Many of their products are made in the USA , and verified reviewers …
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When it comes to investing in a quality fire pit from a quality all-American company, you could find it’s a case of ‘happydaze’ with Sunnydaze! (Editor’s note: you’re fired! 🙂 ) Located in Wisconsin, Sunnydaze Decor is owned under the umbrella of Net Health Shops, LLC and Serenity Health & Home Decor. Their customer service is based …
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When it comes to products you need to rely on for durability – such as fire pits – you can’t take any chances with build quality and customer service. That’s why Oakland Living has developed such a great reputation across the US for both their top standard fire pit range and aftercare packages. Oakland Living …
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A really well made fire pit is a sound investment in your outside entertaining space, so it’s important to choose a quality product from a quality brand. In this post we’re looking at the Fire Sense company and products – as they could be just what you’re looking for. Fire Sense is owned by Balkene …
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There’s nothing better than sitting around a fire pit in your yard, toasting marshmallows over the flames. Solo Stoves are especially great for this as they’re virtually smokeless and get less hot than other models – but are they ok to use on your decking? Solo Stoves are safe to use on both wood or …
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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. There are many plant varieties that thrive when planted near fire pits, such as French lavender, sage and …
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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 cannot be used inside the house. While they are safe in the yard, on the patio, under a covered patio/porch or in a screened porch, it is …
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