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Expand Your Indoors with Outdoor Fire Pits and Fireplaces

Jul 19, 2012 2-minute read
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We all love our indoors – after all, that’s where we spend the vast majority of our time. In fact, many of us spend far more time inside than we do outside, and while this is common, there are many of us out there who would like to change it. But getting out and enjoying the backyard can be a bit difficult if there’s nothing out there to capture our attention or to gather around with friends and family. That’s where the noble outdoor fire pit comes into play.

An outdoor fire pit is exactly what it sounds like, a fire pit that’s outdoors. With it comes a spot to gather around on cool nights, enjoying the experience of watching a dancing fire with friends and family alike. Just like the fireplaces we’re used to seeing indoors, in living rooms and master bedrooms, the fire pit is a spot that gives us aesthetically pleasing flames in a safe and convenient manor.

Like the fireplaces we’re used to, a fire pit also comes with a choice of fuel sources, allowing you to tailor your outdoor fire pit to meet your needs. Say you’re in a situation where you can’t really go with the traditional wood burning fire pits, say because the majority of your yard is in wooden deck form – you’ll be in luck with propane or natural gas powered fire pit. Their convenience allows them to be placed nearly anywhere without having to worry about having enough wood to burn or the hot coals and ashes that come along with traditional wood burning options.

While gas burning fire pits and fireplaces are convenient, there’s just something about a traditional wood burning fire pit that speaks to us. There’s something about a dancing flame that bursts from the dried and split lumber. There’s something about the crackling of the fire and the sparks that shoot into the air from time to time. Feeding and poking a fire are actions that speak to us, on a deep and primal level.

We have many options of fire pits, both wood burning and gas powered. With so many styles and materials to choose from, there’re options available to fit nearly any need or aesthetic preference. Why not give our inventory a short glance and see what catches your eye. With the amount of inventory and choices we have to offer, there’s bound to be something that catches your eye. Complete and transform your back yard with our quality outdoor fire pits and fireplaces.