Outdoor fire pits and portable outdoor heaters for warmth and quick cook outs in the backyard

Your first decision before choosing a style is decide what you will be using it for, cooking, heating or as a decorative addition to your patio. This will help in deciding whether you need a in-ground or a that stand alone fire pit.

Next decide what type of fuel you will be using or may use. This to a certain degree will be decided by the choice of models.

For safety should also keep your outdoor fire pit away from heat sensitive plants, and never place it near dry grass, bales of hay, open firewood, and other materials that could ignite. Note: Make sure that there are no bylaws banning open flame fire pits.

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Once you have determined a safe location, you'll want to consider how you want your guests to interact around it. You may want to position your fire pit in an out-of-the-way place for late night intimate gatherings or centrally located to for keeping warm and for cook outs. 

Combination fire pit and table is a better and cheaper way to buy these patio accessories. They can be used as an outdoor coffee table when the fire is not being used.

This one is a nice brown and beige earth tone mosaic tile table surrounds a stainless steel fire pit bowl.

Each pit includes a grid that can be used for cooking and a spark guard.

This stone tile fire pit is a great example of beautiful workmanship and quality materials. This 48 inch travertine mosaic tiled table top is a natural, smooth, and porous stone that is common to southern European areas like Italy, Greece and Turkey.

It is also a good example of other ways to use these decorations. When you are not using it with a fire going, fill the center with ice for your cold drinks and surround it with your patio furniture.

In-ground Pits:

This type is usually a fire ring made of brick or stone. They are a fixed item in your backyard and probably a little to heavy to be moved around often. These heavy like fire rings and chimineas.

Gas or Propane fire pits:

These types outdoor gas fire pits will change the way you think about outdoor entertaining. Most styles can be fitted with propane or a natural gas fueled system which combines durability with portability, providing years of warmth and enjoyment. If you are thinking about buying this type, you will need a professional to hook it up.

Steel Fire Pit:

The perfect outdoor accessory for gardens and patios with an Oriental flair, the Chinese Symbols Fire Pit will add to the ambiance with or without a fire. There are other styles but this is out favorite.

Portable backyard fire pit:

The neat thing about portable pits is that it is basically a fire place on wheels. Take them anywhere in the yard where you happen to be entertaining. Plus there are numerous sizes that you can take camping and on a picnic.

Rated best portable firepit for easy lifting and moving around the yard - get details here. Fire pit covers are sold on this page.

Crafted of solid copper, this 29 inch fire pit is available in a hammered finish. The decorative metal stand is powder coated in black to resist rust and holds the fire bowl firmly in place. A steel fire screen adds extra safety. Includes a grill grate for cooking. Weathers to a rich patina finish.

If you wanted to make your own fire pit then you have to be a little more careful on what type of material you use. bricks are always safe if you also line the bottom of your fire box. Old barrels as long as they are not too rusted out.

In all cases if you are building your own and installing it in the ground you should use bricks to line the bottom. Also check with your local fire department to see if there are any special bylaws.

For other outdoor ideas go back to our main page about garden decor and decorations.