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