What is an Outdoor Fire Pit?
A fire pit is an outdoor hole dug into the ground or a pit or bowl constructed of brick, rock, metal, or clay. The most decorative and popular kind are portable fire pits made of metal. They provide not only warmth year round, but also style and ambiance that other types of outdoor heaters might not be able to provide. Many firepits ever offer a cooking option, making them even more functional for your outdoor area.
An outdoor fire pit is a portable fireplace for your backyard that will warm your patio along with your feet! It adds ambiance and a touch of fun for the whole family. There are many designs of outdoor fire pits, most made of metal or copper. The simplest design is a large wok-shaped tray that sits in a metal stand. Wood and kindling is placed in the tray, which is used like a fire pit. The tray has a removable steel-screen bubble top. Other outdoor fire pits are ornately designed, some square or rectangular in shape. Many have enclosed steel screen siding with solid black metal tops. Designs like these normally have wheeled legs and a rear handle for mobility when the pit is not in use. There is also the chiminea style outdoor fire pit for that old potbelly stove look. Though charming, bear in mind that the door to the chiminea is relatively small, allowing the heat to radiate out in a very narrow band. If you will want several people to be able to warm themselves around the fire, an
