Read our articles on fire pits and outdoor heating for your backyard, including fire pit reviews and buying guides – plus content on care and maintenance of your fire pits and outdoor heaters, and all the prerequisite safety information.
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 …
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 …
We love sitting out on the patio under our propane heater in the evenings, but lately, it’s become a bit hard to light. What’s the main cause of this? Propane patio heaters usually do not light due to a dirty thermocouple (the temperature sensor) or a dirty pilot light. This can be solved with a …
Why Will My Propane Patio Heater Not Light? (Advice) Read More »
We love using our fire pits in the backyard and are always sparking them up all year round, but are they covered in our homeowner’s insurance? The use of both permanent and portable fire pits is usually covered by your existing homeowner’s insurance, which applies to damaging your own property. However, you may need extra …
Are Fire Pits Covered By Homeowners Insurance? (Advice) Read More »
We’ve got some old cinder blocks left over from a landscaping project, so could we use them to make a fire pit? Let’s find out… Cinder blocks are cheap, light and can withstand high temperatures, so they are very good for making DIY fire pits. Cinder blocks can also be painted with heat resistant paint …
Are Cinder Blocks Good For Fire Pits? (Essential Reading) Read More »
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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