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How to Build a Fire Pit Patio
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How to Build a Fire Pit Patio

If you love spending time outdoors and entertaining guests, building a fire pit patio is a great way to add a functional and fun element to your backyard. Not only will it give you a cozy place to ...

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Why Cover Your Fire Pit?

Assuming you're in the clear, let's talk about the reasons why you might want to cover your fire pit. One of the biggest reasons is safety. A cover can help prevent embers and sparks from escaping ...

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Benefits of a Steel Fire Pit Ring

So gather around the fire with friends and family, roast some marshmallows, and enjoy the warmth and light of your steel fire pit ring. At Walden Backyards, we offer only the best fire pit insert s...

fire pitDo Smokeless Fire Pits Really Smoke Less?

Do Smokeless Fire Pits Really Smoke Less?

Overall smokeless fire pits were marketed very well. So well, in fact, they sold a lot of them with their convincing marketing message and advertising. We're going to explore how smokeless fire pit...

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When (and When Not) to Use a Fire Pit Ember Catcher

Our latest fireside tool, the Universal Ember Catcher, helps you to have ultimate control over your bonfire. When to use your ember catcher affects the the type of fire that will result. Read on to...

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How to Install A Firepit Insert Kit

Now that you have installed your firepit, it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Sit back, relax, and call some loved ones over or spend a quiet night by the fire. As you can see, installing ...

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Safe Places for Your Outdoor Firepit

Even though there are a number of practical areas around your home to place a firepit, the safest spots are listed below. Since everyone’s property is different, there is no on-size-fits-all answer.

backyard firepitCan Sparks from a Firepit Cause a Fire?

Can Sparks from a Firepit Cause a Fire?

Sitting by a warm and toasty campfire is a favorite pastime of so many, especially those who love spending time in the great outdoors. If you have a fire using your firepit, you may wonder if spark...

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How to Prepare Your Ground and Yard for a Firepit

It's the perfect time to add a fire pit to your yard. In fact, outdoor fireplaces are the most requested design feature. Many people remember enjoying a warm campfire in their youth and want to cre...

backyard firepitDo You Have to Clean Out a Firepit?

Do You Have to Clean Out a Firepit?

Ash is acidic and corrosive to the surrounding firepit materials and can shorten the lifespan of your firepit surround. Ash also builds up as debris over time, making building and maintaining your ...