Fire Pits: Extend Your Outdoor Season in Style

Don't surrender patio season to autumn chill. Fire pits extend outdoor enjoyment while creating cozy, relaxing atmospheres—from rustic stone wood-burners to elegant ceramic tabletop models.

Types and Considerations

In-ground wood-burning: Brick/stone surround, dug into ground. Needs clearance from structures and dry vegetation. Classic marshmallow-roasting experience.

Above-ground permanent: Built into stone/cement patio. Elevated fire brings heat closer. Minimal digging (footings only). Gravel-lined base. Sizing: 3' minimum interior diameter, 12" thick walls, 12-18" height.

Portable fire pits ($120+): Steel, copper, or chimineas (fired clay/cast iron). Trendy for modern outdoor rooms.

Fire tables: Propane/natural gas bowls in glass-fiber-reinforced concrete tops. Some convert to ice chests/grills.

Ethanol burners/luminariums: Real flame without smoke or ash.

Safety Non-Negotiables

• Check local regulations, permits, deck restrictions
• Clearance from structures, trees, power lines
• Spark screens mandatory
• Never leave unattended
• Fire extinguisher or hose nearby
• Burn compressed logs or low-resin wood, 1-2 pieces max in portable units

Choose your fire style, follow safety protocols, and enjoy starry evenings year-round.