We have a wood-burning fire pit in our backyard, and that’s because I’m a bit suspicious of gas canisters close to naked flames. So how safe are propane fire pits? Correctly fitted and maintained propane fire pits that are ANSI-approved, are often safer than wood-burning fire pits as they don’t have open flames and produce …
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There’s nothing worse than getting bitten by mosquitoes in your backyard. But will lighting up the fire pit deter them? Smoke from wood-burning fire pits does keep mosquitoes away, especially if you also burn herbs such as catnip, lemon balm, citronella, rosemary, lavender, sage, and mint. However, as propane fire pits do not produce smoke, …
We’ve always burned logs in our fire pit, but our neighbors swear by lava rocks. Perhaps it’s time to give them a try, but are they any good? Lava rocks are good for fire pits as they disperse the flames, spread the heat and look great when burning. They can withstand very high temperatures without …
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Choosing between a fire pit and a smokeless fire pit like we are? It’s a difficult choice as many people don’t perhaps trust that smokeless fire pits actually work. Due to their unique design and combustion mechanism which results in a high-temperature output, smokeless fire pits work very well in minimizing the amount of smoke …
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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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