January 1, 2020 9:32 pm
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Rains throughout the fall and winter can prevent you from getting as much usage out of your fire pit as you might otherwise like. Without the heat to quickly evaporate that moisture, the area around your fire pit could stay damp for quite a while. With this in mind, it’s important to take some steps to protect your fire pit and its components to ensure the rain and moisture do not deteriorate it. Most fire pit burners will be made out a stainless steel or brass that will allow them to last even after long-term exposure to weather conditions, which makes sense considering fire pits are designed for outdoor use. However, it’s still important to take some steps to take care of your equipment so it’ll last even longer. Neglecting the equipment will make early wear and tear much more likely. Here are a few tips from a residential fire pit designer in Seattle, WA to keep in mind: Make sure you have proper drainage: Most burners have been designed in such a way that water will not be able to get inside, but this isn’t a cure-all solution. Burner pans will generally feature pre-drilled weep holes as well, which... View Article
December 20, 2019 9:32 pm
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Just because winter has arrived doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy some pleasant evenings around the fire! If you have a fire pit on your property, you can enjoy the outdoors while huddling around a nice warm fire. There are plenty of ways you can make these wintertime fire pit experiences special and memorable for everyone who shares them with you. With this in mind, here are a few tips from a residential fire pit designer in Seattle, WA for enjoying your fire pit throughout the winter: Move the fire pit location: If you have a fire pit you can easily move, then you might consider positioning it on your patio or deck, so long as the area is clear of wires or branches hanging overhead and isn’t too close to your house. Obviously, if the area is covered by a roof, then it’s not going to be a good idea. For wood decks, make sure that you have protective fireproof mats or concrete surfaces on which you can place the fire pit so you don’t run the risk of starting a fire. Have a party outdoors: You can have special winter-themed parties outdoors and keep the fire pit running... View Article
December 3, 2019 5:00 pm
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Now that Thanksgiving is over, there’s no excuse to not be thinking about Christmas. (If you have children, it’s likely they’ve already started asking when Santa is coming!) There’s so much to do during the winter holiday season—from the obvious shopping and coordinating visits with out-of-town guests to baking cookies and putting up the Christmas tree—that it sometimes slips people’s minds that the outside of the house could use some holiday cheer, too. While it may be tempting to string up some garlands around the mantel of your outdoor fireplace in Seattle, WA and call it a day, there are actually a lot of relatively simple decorations you can use to bring the Christmas spirit to your property’s exterior. Here are some of our favorite ideas we’ve seen at our clients’ homes: Wreaths: Outdoor decorating doesn’t have to be all that complicated. A simple Christmas wreath augmented with red ribbons or winter berries can be enough to communicate the spirit of the season to everyone who arrives on your doorstep. Pillows and throws: Whether you have a front porch, back deck or outdoor fireplace, it can be surprisingly enjoyable to bundle up with a mug of hot cocoa and wait... View Article
November 19, 2019 5:00 pm
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With autumn settling in here in the Pacific Northwest, our thoughts are turning to the holiday season that’s just around the corner. Even if Thanksgiving hasn’t arrived just yet, it’s really not too early to start thinking about how you’re going to handle your winter holiday hosting duties. Perhaps you’re planning to have company staying with you from out of town. Maybe you’re hosting Christmas for your whole extended family. Or maybe you’re just thinking of having some close friends or neighbors over for a low-key holiday party. Whatever the case may be, it’s not a bad idea to start preparing! This means getting your decorations in place, deciding on a menu and ensuring your outdoor fireplace in Seattle, WA is ready to do its job. Here are some tips to help you get the planning underway: Decorations: Set the mood for your party with some of the classics of the season! Hang outdoor Christmas lights, light some candles, put up some garlands, bust out your festive holiday blankets and décor and maybe even put up some wreaths or miniature Christmas trees. A basket full of Santa Claus hats can be a delightful addition to the party, as well as... View Article
November 5, 2019 11:20 pm
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Fire pits make for a great addition to any backyard. They’re a perfect centerpiece for backyard gatherings and conversations, and can add a bit of warmth and comfort on brisk fall and winter evenings here in the Pacific Northwest. But when selecting your custom fire pit in Seattle, WA, which should you opt for: a wood or a gas fire pit? Here are a few of the factors you’ll want to take into consideration: Time: Gas fire pits will light much faster than wood fire pits, and will provide a consistent level of heat. All you’ll need to do is push a button and the flames will light up. Wood fire pits, however, require much more effort to get the fire going. Once the fire gets going, it will provide continuous heat until you need to apply a new log. Energy efficiency: Gas fire pits are much more energy efficient than wood fire pits, because gas burns more cleanly and results in fewer emissions. Wood fire pits put about 28 pounds of emissions into the atmosphere with each use, which is about 99 percent more than what you’d get from a gas fire pit. Fuel: Gas fire pits run on... View Article
