No longer will a wood deck with a barbecue do for many homeowners wanting to enjoy their back yards. These days, accessorizing means amenities like ponds, flower beds, vegetable gardens, outdoor kitchens, and, increasingly, fire pits that crackle and glow. One reason for fire pits' appeal?
List of frequently asked questions about recreational fires, with answers
Requirements for Open Fires, Fire Pits, Bonfires and Open Burning Updated: 3.22.13 Tips for Preventing Brush Fires (PDF) What is an open fire? An open fire is a fire in which material is burned in an open, outdoor area or in a receptacle without a stack or chimney.
By Halley Wilson , last updated April 29, 2011 Fire pits are great additions to your outdoor living space because they provide a safe source of heat, a gathering place and you can even cook on them, but you do need to know how to safely start a fire in your fire pit.
