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Alternatives to Burning Wood

Fire Pit, Fireplace, Firewood / eco-friendly fuel, fire pit fuel, fireplace fuel, fuel

Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to Burning Wood What to burn instead of wood in a fireplace or fire pit and have real flames? You certainly want to enjoy the warmth of your fireplace or fire pit, but you may be concerned about the environmental impact of burning wood. So what can you burn instead of firewood? […]

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Smokeless Fire Pits

Fire Pit / fire pit, smokeless, smokeless fire

Smokeless Fire Pits Can you have a fire pit without smoke? Excessive smoke from a fire pit can be a nuisance to you or your neighbors. But there are ways to reduce fire pit smoke or you can get a smokeless fire pit designed the way that it burns almost smokeless. In this article we

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Problems with Burning Firewood

Firewood / fire pit, fire pit fuel, firewood

Problems with Burning Firewood Answered: why firewood doesn’t burn, burns too fast, smokes or smells Fires are not always producing the lovely flames which we all love. Sometimes they go smokey, don’t want to stay lit, burn out too quickly or smell bad. Here we will cover common problems with burning firewood and some troubleshooting

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Fire Pit Maintenance

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Fire Pit Maintenance Tips Fire pit care and maintenance guidelines Maybe you just bought a new fire pit and are wondering: Do I need to clean a fire pit? How do I take care of it? Where should I store my fire pit? How can I make my fire pit last longer? A little time

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 Firewood Storage

Firewood / fire pit fuel, firewood, firewood storage

How to Store Firewood 4 Firewood storage tips It is more cost-effective and far more convenient to buy firewood in bulk, but this created a need for firewood storage. In this article we will share our tips on how to store firewood, whether it’s better to store wood logs outdoors or indoors, as well as

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How to Season Firewood

Fire Pit, Fireplace / firewood, wood seasoning

How to Season Firewood How to dry firewood quickly explained In this article we will answer questions such as how long does it take for firewood to dry and how to season firewood quickly. It’s worth looking into aging your firewood, because well dried wood burns much better and this way you can make the

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Best Natural Fire Starters

Fire Starters / fire pit, fire pit fuel, fire starters, fireplace

Best Natural Fire Starters What is a good natural fire starter? Your fire starter options include gas, electric or natural fire starters. There are many natural materials which you can use to ignite your fire. In this post we will cover the natural fire starting materials. What to consider when choosing a fire starter Whether

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What to Put in a Fire Pit to Keep Mosquitoes Away

Fire Pit / mosquito free fire, mosquito repellent

What to Put in a Fire pit to Keep Mosquitoes Away What to Burn for a Mosquito Free Fire Mosquitoes and other insects can be a huge issue and can spoil your outdoor time. Here we will talk about what to put in a fire pit to keep mosquitoes away. We will cover different types

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How to Get More Heat from a Fire Pit

Fire Pit / fire pit, heat

How to Get More Heat from a Fire Pit How do I get more heat from my fire pit? The key to making the most of your outdoor fire pit is to produce radiant heat. This means capturing the heat from the flames into materials which will retain it and radiate it over time. To

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Ways to Reduce Fire Pit Smoke

Fire Pit / fire pit, smoke, smokeless fire

Ways to reduce fire pit smoke How to reduce fire pit smoke? One of the most common problems with fire pits is the excessive amount of smoke. Every fire will create some smoke, but there are ways to reduce fire pit smoke. You certainly can avoid the unpleasant experience of sitting around a smokey fire

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