Outdoor Fire and Patio

With the fall upon us and the weather set to get chillier by the day, my family was contemplating having a cozy fire feature in the backyard. As we started checking out fire pits and tables online as well as offline, I was decidedly put off by the wood burning options. While I craved the warmth and blaze of the fire, I definitely didn’t want the hassle of collecting wood, trying to light the fire and waiting till the fire extinguishers completely every time. Neither did I care to be bothered about looking out for sparks or hot embers getting caught in the wind. And cleaning the ash and other debris is not my scene at all. The gas fire tables at Outdoor Fire And Patio ( www.outdoorfireandpatio.com ) seemed like a very attractive option in this regard. I liked the compact and polished designs of the steel and copper tables and they were portable too. However, what caught my attention the most is that it’s much easier to operate a gas powered fire feature! The salespers...

A fire feature is the perfect way to spice up the backyard with some attractive character and a warm ambience. The radiant blaze can emerge from a fire pit, fire bowl or a convenient fire table. Even as you contemplate roasting marshmallows and enjoying the heat of the fire as it reflects from the fire pit glass stones , you have to consider the type of fuel that will spark the fire as well. And the options are: Wood – Wood forms the traditional form of getting a fire going and gives the feel of an authentic campsite. It brings the hiss, crackle and smoke of a real fire that is missing in all other fuel sources. However, this charm spells added chores like collecting, chopping and storing the firewood. You have to be particularly careful of the flying embers and using a smoke screen is a must on a wood burning fire feature. The cinders and other residue can mess up the backyard too. Moreover, many city ordinances restrict wood burning fires and there may be o...