There is nothing more relaxing than gathering with friends and family around a backyard fire pit to unwind and catch up with your loved ones while sharing the warmth and light of a natural fire.
Smoky fires are the bane of many autumn evenings, leading to an endless game of musical chairs as the wind shifts and sends thick smoke drifting your way. The good news is that thanks to science, you can make a smokeless fire to enjoy all night long.
You've just been invited to a backyard party/bonfire—huzzah! You are in for a time of sharing, fun, and the making of many happy memories. But as a good guest, what should you bring?
You may have heard of the 4 C's of diamond buying, Walden Backyards has the 4 S's of managing the firewood for fire pits. Those four S's include: splitting, schlepping, stacking and storing. Here are the definitions and tips for each one:
Some sound advice to find the best source for your wood as well. The quality of the firewood you use for your bonfire or fire pit will have a significant impact on your overall experience and enjoyment. Here are some tips on buying the right wood.
Just from the way our brains are wired, people tend to gravitate towards things that make them happy. After thousands of years of human beings associating fire with not only being warm, but being fed, a change began to happen in the brain, which has been passed down through the generations.
There are lots of different options to choose from when it comes to fire pits, but they come in two basic classifications: wood pits and gas pits. Which one is best for your backyard? Let's consider the pros and cons of each.
The Walden Blow Through Fire Stoker Poker (TM) is not only ideal for moving those bits of wood and coals around, it is also hollow, which allows you to add a key ingredient in proper combustion: Air! Fire is simply the process of oxidizing wood (or other fuel).
