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The Ultimate Fire Pit Table Buyer’s Guide: What to Look For and Top Picks
Jul 5, 2025
How To Install a Drop-In Fire Pit Kit
How To Install a Drop-In Fire Pit Kit
Jun 17, 2025
2025 Summer Decor Guide for Elevated Outdoor Living
2025 Summer Decor Guide for Elevated Outdoor Living
May 2, 2025
Best Ways to Save on a Fire Pit | Starfire Direct
Best Ways to Save on a Fire Pit
Mar 27, 2024
How to Prep for Spring | Starfire Direct
How to Prep for Spring
Feb 12, 2021
Indoor/Outdoor Burner and Log Differences | Starfire Direct
Indoor/Outdoor Burner and Log Differences
Nov 12, 2020
How to Pick the Right Fire Media | Starfire Direct
How to Pick the Right Fire Media
Aug 14, 2020
Customize Your Vent-Free Fireplace | Starfire Direct
Customize Your Vent-Free Fireplace
Mar 9, 2020
Customize Your Vented Fireplace | Starfire Direct
Customize Your Vented Fireplace
Feb 10, 2020
What Type of Fireplace Do I Have? | Starfire Direct
What Type of Fireplace Do I Have?
Jan 7, 2020
A large copper fire pit sits in front of a pool and sectional sofa in a sprintime backyard. A flower is prominently displayed on the table by the couch.
Designing with Fire Glass
Jul 15, 2019
7 Easy Home & Backyard Upgrades | Starfire Direct
7 Easy Home & Backyard Upgrades
Feb 11, 2019
How To Clean Fire Glass | Starfire Direct
How To Clean Fire Glass
Jan 21, 2019
Fireplaces by Real Fyre: Brand Spotlight | Starfire Direct
Fireplaces by Real Fyre: Brand Spotlight
Jan 14, 2019
From the Playbook: Throwing a Super Party for the Big Game | Starfire Direct
From the Playbook: Throwing a Super Party for the Big Game
Jan 7, 2019
Top 10 Hidden Gems | Starfire Direct
Top 10 Hidden Gems
Dec 17, 2018
Top Products of 2018 | Starfire Direct
Top Products of 2018
Dec 3, 2018
How to Install an H-Burner and Fire Glass in Your Fireplace | Starfire Direct
How to Install an H-Burner and Fire Glass in Your Fireplace
Oct 1, 2018
5 Ways to Freshen Up Your Fireplace | Starfire Direct
5 Ways to Freshen Up Your Fireplace
Sep 24, 2018
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Fire Pit | Starfire Direct
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Fire Pit
Aug 27, 2018
The Wonderful, Sparkling, Vibrant World of Fire Glass! | Starfire Direct
The Wonderful, Sparkling, Vibrant World of Fire Glass!
Apr 25, 2018
The Best Home & Lifestyle Accessories to Reignite Your Life! | Starfire Direct
The Best Home & Lifestyle Accessories to Reignite Your Life!
Oct 21, 2016
Reasons to Use Fire Glass in Your Fire Feature
Reasons to Use Fire Glass in Your Fire Feature
Jul 7, 2016
Choosing the Best Fire Glass Important for Safety and Overall Appeal | Starfire Direct
Choosing the Best Fire Glass Important for Safety and Overall Appeal
Jan 18, 2015
Gas Fireplace Logs Add a Rustic Touch to Your Hearth | Starfire Direct
Gas Fireplace Logs Add a Rustic Touch to Your Hearth
Jan 9, 2015
Outdoor Fire Pit Glass Requires Only a Little Sweat Equity | Starfire Direct
Outdoor Fire Pit Glass Requires Only a Little Sweat Equity
Nov 7, 2012
Flaming Ceramic Fire Place Skulls | Starfire Direct
Flaming Ceramic Fire Place Skulls
Aug 31, 2012
Gas Logs and Other Fireplace Accessories | Starfire Direct
Gas Logs and Other Fireplace Accessories
May 29, 2012
Buy your Fire Glass Factory Direct from Starfire Direct | Starfire Direct
Buy your Fire Glass Factory Direct from Starfire Direct
Feb 6, 2012
More than Just Fire Pits | Starfire Direct
More than Just Fire Pits
Sep 30, 2011