
It is kind of a trend nowadays to install a flat screen TV above an existing indoor fireplace. But is this a smart thing to do, if we consider that we are mixing technology with fire that way? Here are some points we need to observe, especially since they are given from professionals that have [...]
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I’m kind of a Google news junky. It’s set up as my home page, and it’s like a black hole of my time. One article leads to the next, and suddenly, it’s Monday again. But I thought this news article was pretty funny; apparently, wood burning fire pits were made illegal in Denver. The fire [...]
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On a cold evening enjoying outdoors is only possible if you have some source of heat provided. No matter the type you choose, whether it is a simple fire pit, an interesting fire bowl, a focal point fireplace that adds special touch to its surrounding, or a retro style chiminea, you need to remember that [...]
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Water is like Mother Nature’s nuke. If given enough time, it can break, crack, and erode anything it wants. Think pot holes, leaky roofs, old cars, and mountains. Even the Grand Canyon is said to have been carved by the Colorado River. Water is destructive. Think of what it’s doing to your grill. The corrosion, [...]
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A fire pit or a fireplace will surely make your outdoor living area more appealing and inviting. But, before you even think of buying one of these features you need to carefully plan where you will place it. The location of the fire pit and the outdoor fireplace is very important. Not only from the [...]
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There is an extensive range of outdoor heating appliances available in the market these days. Some are merely used for the purpose of heating while others are trendier and aesthetically pleasing as a decorative item in addition to being a heating device. We will take a look at few of popular heating appliances available in [...]
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A propane fire pit is a great way to have a controlled backyard fireplace. There is no need for wood or other material to burn. These fire pits work just like the bbq grill you keep out back, only the fire is bigger and better. They are very easy to setup and look very similar [...]
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One of the greatest challenges of a wood burning fire pit is actually getting the fire going. Inevitably the first outdoor fire of the year, I can’t get the fire to start because the bowl is wet or the wood is damp, and eventually I soak everything in gasoline. The Saturn Fire Pit (click here [...]
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Yes, indoor fireplaces are truly magnificent. They keep us warm and enhance the complete interior. On the other hand, outdated fireplace that doesn’t suit the rest of the décor can really bring the room down. While we cannot always allow ourselves a new piece to replace the outdated one, we can rely on creativity and [...]
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I wanted a rhinestone when I first got engaged. They’re a heck of a lot cheaper, look just like real diamonds, and after watching Blood Diamond, a rhinestone would satisfy my conscience. There wouldn’t be any child slavery or warfare over a rhinestone. I’m surprised that they haven’t caught on more, given the economy and [...]
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