| Outdoor fire pits are one of the fastest growing | | | | many people. |
| trends in outdoor design. Enjoy a cozy campfire | | | | Chimineas are miniature ceramic or steel |
| year round! And fire pits are a great way to | | | | fireplaces, perfect for use on decks on and patios. |
| lighten up any barbecue or backyard gathering. | | | | The difference between a chiminea and a basic |
| They are also excellent for fighting cold | | | | fire pit design is that the chiminea (or chimney) |
| temperatures and adding unrivaled ambiance to | | | | channels smoke up and away from you and your |
| your patio, deck, and yard. Portable outdoor fire | | | | guest. That is a real benefit to those whose eyes |
| pits are typically manufactured from cast iron, | | | | are sensitive to wood smoke. Traditionally made |
| copper, stainless steel, aluminum or ceramic, with | | | | out of ceramic, this outdoor stove was meant to |
| accessories such as optional pit covers, and for | | | | cook food and provide heat by burning wood logs. |
| gas and propane fire pits optional lava rocks and | | | | The chiminea's recognizable shape, with its |
| ceramic logs. Most fire pits are fueled one of two | | | | rounded body and cylindrical, flaring stovepipe is |
| ways-wood burning or gas/propane. | | | | quite appealing. |
| Portable outdoor fire pits are the perfect | | | | Most outdoor fire pits should be placed on a brick, |
| investment for people who want an outdoor, low | | | | stone or concrete surface to prevent fire. Wood |
| maintenance fire but either can't afford or don't | | | | decks require a fire resistant pad or barrier to be |
| need the solid structure of a custom built outdoor | | | | safe. Make sure the fire pit on level ground and |
| fire pit. You may be looking for large, | | | | that you have a fire extinguisher, sand, or water |
| semi-permanent outdoor fire pit made of copper, | | | | nearby. Cover all fire pits after use (after all parts |
| steel, cedar, brick, or stone; or, maybe a fire pit | | | | are cool) to protect the materials from rain, sun |
| that is a little smaller and more portable, so you | | | | and debris. Gas fire pits and propane fire pits are |
| can even bring it along on your next car camping | | | | an excellent choice for places that have |
| trip. | | | | restrictions on outdoor burning. There are some |
| Designed for small fires, these units offer | | | | disadvantages to gas fire pits: They are not |
| ambiance and warmth in the comfort of your | | | | suitable for cooking, you need to use quite a bit |
| own backyard for use on the ground or tabletop. | | | | of gas to get the appearance of a wood fire and |
| Enjoy the beauty and comfort of an outdoor fire | | | | they're generally more expensive-from several |
| without the worry of the fire getting out of | | | | hundred to several thousand dollars. |
| control. | | | | Outdoor fire pits are a good investment for your |
| Portable patio fire pits are available in many styles. | | | | outdoor living space because they can be utilized |
| The variety of choices makes it easy to choose | | | | in multiple seasons depending on your geographic |
| one that will coordinate with your outdoor | | | | location. With comfortable outdoor furniture |
| furniture. More ornate outdoor fire pits might | | | | surrounding your new functional fire pit |
| include touches of granite or even mosaic | | | | centerpiece, you can lounge in comfort and enjoy |
| patterns for decoration. Copper fire pits are | | | | the warmth of the fire for hours. Online sites are |
| durable and have a classic look that appeals to | | | | a good starting point to see what is available. |