Bill Ferris

Once you’ve determined if you can install a fire, where you want it and how you’re going to use it, it’s time for the fun part – choosing the best type for your setting.

Now that you’ve chosen the type of fire structure you’d like, it’s time to select which material best suits your needs and taste. There are a number of popular options, each with its own set of pros and cons to consider.

Once you get beyond the basic setup, several options can improve an outdoor fire pit’s performance, appearance and capability.

At long last you have the outdoor fire pit of your dreams (or at least your mind’s eye). Now it’s time to ready your backyard or patio and install it.

You can enjoy your hardwood deck or backyard year-round and when the sun goes down. But, treat fire with the respect it deserves and properly tend to your fire pit so it lasts for a while.