Monday, August 13, 2012

Extend Outdoor Living With A Firepit

Just because the days are getting shorter and the weather is about to turn cooler doesn't mean you have to head indoors.  Make the most of late summer and fall by incorporating a firepit into your life.  There are many options to choose from ranging from gas to woodburning and from portable to permanent.

Portable Firepits

Maybe your the type of person who loves chatting with the neighbors and watching your kids play up and down the street.  A portable firepit that you can pull out to your driveway or front yard may be just the thing for you. 

If you prefer a quick set up and a no-hassel, clean fire, then a propane fire is the way to go for you. 









But if you love the smell of burning wood and enjoy adding wood and getting the fire "just right" then a woodburning firepit is the way to go.









A chiminea is great for burning small amounts of wood, like sticks and paper, and it funnels the smoke up and away from you.










Permanent Firepits and Fireplaces

Permenent firepits and fireplaces are the ultimate in outdoor living.  An entire landscape plan can be built around it with the firepit as the centerpiece. 

Most firepits are placed in a quiet spot in your yard but propane firepits can be incorporated into your deck or patio right next to your house.   There are tons of ways to enjoy a permanent firepit.













An outdoor fireplace really makes a statement.  It has a very lived-in feel and creates a feeling of a "room" outside. You can have a fireplace out in an open patio, under an arbor or inside of a porch.















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