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Fire Pits Are Easier To Enjoy Than You Think

Mar 18, 2015 2-minute read
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There’s something about fire that’s attractive to almost anyone. It’s a very primal reaction that draws people closer to enjoy its warmth and its light. Most people, though, assume it would take a lot of effort to be able to enjoy that on a regular basis. After all, the classic version of a fire is one that involves starting with burning small things and working your way up until the fire is strong enough to actually burn through larger objects like logs. If you want the experience without the hassle and extra work, though, you can get it by choosing a propane backyard fire pit.

Instant Fire

One of the best things about going with a propane model is that you can basically have a fire on demand any time you want it. Admittedly, you do have to make sure there’s some fuel in the tank to burn. Beyond that, however, these units are designed to flip on and to start burning at once. If you need to put them out, it can be done just as easily. You get to enjoy the experience exactly when you want to do so, and stop just as easily. For people who don’t have a lot of time or patience to expend on an extra chore, this can make a big difference.

Simple Maintenance

A major reason people who do have traditional wood-burning fireplaces don’t use them is that they don’t want to deal with the maintenance that comes with it. You have to keep heavy and large pieces of wood on hand for them to burn. You have to clean the old ashes out periodically. It’s also important to make sure the path the smoke follows out of the home remains clean and clear. If this isn’t done, it can lead to toxic smoke and gases getting backed up into the home. Perhaps even worse, flammable materials can gather in the flue and can catch fire, creating a very dangerous situation.

By comparison, something like a backyard fire pit is exceptionally easy to use and to look after. You do have to replace the fuel tank periodically, but those are often the same types of tanks you would use for an outdoor grill. Because of this, fuel is often easy to get at the local grocery or hardware store. The gas itself burns very cleanly and doesn’t leave any solids behind that could become a flammable hazard. Since a portable backyard fire pit is usually set up outside, you don’t even have to worry about gas accumulating inside your home or in a space enclosed enough that it could become a health hazard.

A backyard fire pit is a great addition to any home, and the ones that use propane allow you to enjoy all of the benefits while avoiding the vast majority of the fuss. You can even opt for something like a fire pit table that combines this with the sort of dining table you would probably want to have out on your patio for nice days. This is a great way of combining your desire for fire pits with another item you already need, to save on the total amount of money and space you use.