| Since the beginning of time, families and | | | | a rust-preventative, high temperature rated |
| friends have gathered around fires for | | | | paint to extend the life of any outdoor |
| companionship, dining, and entertaining. As | | | | fireplace or fire pit with wrought iron |
| the patio and garden evolve into outdoor | | | | components. Neither stainless steel nor |
| entertainment rooms, many people are looking | | | | copper will rust. |
| for ways to add outdoor fireplaces, fire | | | | |
| pits, or fire bowls to their outdoor spaces. | | | | · Height matters. A fire pit in or on the |
| But not all outdoor fireplaces and fire pits | | | | ground gives a real campfire feel. Outdoor |
| will serve you equally well. Below are some | | | | fireplaces and fire pits that elevate the |
| tips for selecting an outdoor fireplace, fire | | | | fire bowl place the fire closer to eye-level |
| bowl, or fire pit that will best serve your | | | | viewing yet usually low enough to see over |
| needs: | | | | from a seated position. Do you want to be |
| | | | able to visit easily with people sitting on |
| · Consider your needs. Before buying, | | | | the other side of the fire? If so, you will |
| consider what you want from your outdoor | | | | probably prefer an outdoor fireplace or fire |
| fireplace or fire pit. Are you looking | | | | pit that you can see over when seated. |
| primarily for heat to take the chill off the | | | | |
| evenings so you can enjoy your outdoor space | | | | · Does portability matter to you? If you |
| for more of the year? Are you mainly looking | | | | think you might want to take your fire pit to |
| for a fire everyone can gather around for | | | | the lake or beach, to the mountains or park, |
| socializing? Do you also want the ability to | | | | to the tail gate party or the family reunion, |
| cook over the flames of your fire? | | | | to the back of the garden or to the patio, |
| | | | then an outdoor fire pit or fireplace that |
| · All fires have some smoke. If avoiding | | | | you can move may be more appropriate for you. |
| smoke is important to your enjoyment of your | | | | Some have wheels, others are lightweight |
| outdoor fireplace or fire pit, consider one | | | | enough to move easily, and some even fold for |
| with a chimney that directs the smoke up and | | | | portability and come with carrying cases. |
| away from you or one with tempered glass | | | | |
| sides. | | | | With a bit of forethought to your needs and |
| | | | planned use, you can select the perfect |
| · Iron eventually will rust. Even the | | | | outdoor fire pit, fireplace, or fire bowl for |
| finest, exterior grade wrought iron will | | | | your needs. |
| eventually rust. Touch up any scratches with | | | | |