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Fireplaces have long been associated with the history of mankind. In earlier times, domestic activities used to revolve around the fireplace. Women would cook their meals on them while men would chat and children would play around them. Even though such traditional fireplaces are somewhat a rare sight these days, we do have a great variety of modern alternatives such as fire pits, electric hearths and gas logs.
In spite of all that, the charm of a traditional fireplace remains undiminished. And some enthusiasts are taking them even out of doors!
Outdoor fireplaces may sound like an impossibility or at best, a lot of trouble. Some may even consider them to be expensive. Well, those are just beliefs. The reality is something else.
Outdoor fireplaces can be tremendous fun for the entire household. They are a great excuse to venture out of door even when the mercury is dropping fast. With outdoor fireplaces, you can still host your party or your post-dinner family reunion out in the lawn even when the temperature outside is less than amiable.
With modern convenient solutions for fueling the fire in your outdoor hearth, such as with portable propane tanks or by simply routing the gas supply line, outdoor fireplaces are surprisingly easy and economical to enjoy. No more struggling with firewood or trying to light a match when there's a wind blowing outside. Just a flick of the gas lighter does the trick.
Outdoor fireplaces are a great idea any way you look at them. By adding an outdoor fireplace to your yard or patio you can add a whole new degree of enjoying yourself outside the confines of the walls of your home. Outdoor fireplaces make it easily possible for you to spend your evenings outside beside the warm glow of a fire, chatting with your friends and family, or working on your laptop, or just relaxing after a long hard day.
To prevent fire hazards, local municipal authorities often have building codes that regulate the construction of outdoor fireplaces. It's always a good idea to ensure that your plans conform to these safety laws. Unguarded and unsafe fireplaces are a major cause of fires in the US and can results in many other kinds of accidents, some even fatal.
Outdoor fireplaces are currently enjoying a comeback. Coupled with outdoor landscaping ideas and designer hearths, outdoor fireplaces are bringing the fun back to fireplaces.
Why stay indoors when you can sit under the open sky, watch the stars and hear the wind blow, and yet stay warm and comfortable with an outdoor fireplace? Start setting up one today.
