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Fire Pit for Backyard

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Fire Pit for Backyard

Hi All,

Looking for a fire pit for our backyard. Ideally it will sit on the grass towards the back of our yard (conforming to local by laws). Would be nice to have some chairs around the fire during the summer.

Thoughts / suggestions on what to get?
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You have a budget in mind?

Since you're looking for a portable unit, I suggest you look at propane units. Don't buy wood burning units. You end up smelling like wood smoke
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Gee wrote: You have a budget in mind?

Since you're looking for a portable unit, I suggest you look at propane units. Don't buy wood burning units. You end up smelling like wood smoke
Budget, haven't really gotten there yet but it would get regular use for sure. Not smelling like smoke would be good too.
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A decent propane unit will cost upwards of $1500. Do you have any other patio furniture that your trying to match?
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Gee wrote: A decent propane unit will cost upwards of $1500. Do you have any other patio furniture that your trying to match?
Oh I didn't realize you meant "that" kind of budget. I'd say up to $500 is more appropriate. Not worried about furniture as it'll be sitting on our grass, not on the deck.
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Buy the grate and grill separately. Get the surround slabs separately from a paver supplier.

Or the Burnco kit would probably be a reasonable value since they make the surround blocks locally
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May 14, 2008
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Im looking for a $500 propane firepit. However, can these actually stay outside on patio stone by covering it with like a bbq cover?

Id imagine its essentially like a small bbq, but does anyone know for sure?
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We've had this Outland Firebowl for a year and love it. Throws lots of heat (we used it Christmas Eve, in northern Ontario and were comfortable). It can be moved, as well as stored, easily. I think it's the same model that is in stock right now at Costco for $109. If we want a wood smoke smell we throw some wood chips on it. This thing is nice and sturdy and well built. It's not the fanciest but it has its advantages.

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/outland-po ... 0196210131
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We've had a concrete fire bowl from Dekko for the past few years, natural gas variety:

http://www.dekko.ca/contact/

We bought it from InsideOut Patio in Toronto, near Castlefield/Caledonia area. It was on sale for a great price when we purchased it and has stood up well over several winters. Very happy with it. I could share some photos if you are interested.
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Search fire pits on the costco site, they have lots, at reasonable prices.

We have a cheap, nothing fancy, fire pit and love it. Keeps us warm on cooler nights and its great to sit around and enjoy the fire.
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Yes but do you need to store it , or do you leave it our for the winter and just cover them?
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WorldIRC wrote: Hi All,

Looking for a fire pit for our backyard. Ideally it will sit on the grass towards the back of our yard (conforming to local by laws). Would be nice to have some chairs around the fire during the summer.

Thoughts / suggestions on what to get?
Kind of depends on your taste. My firepit is made with large stones I found in the woods. I dug a large hole (large diameter, not depth) and lined the hole with the rocks. It's not going to win any awards, but then again, neither will any fire pit that doesn't force you to remortgage your home. Keep in mind if you dig a really deep hole, you might need an air line in the bottom of the pit to feed the fire. Not sure how realistic that is for Newmarket, but perhaps you could check Kijiji, or if you have family/friends in rural settings, perhaps they can collect some for you. There's also bricks, which you can usually get for free from construction sites (or on Kijiji). Chip the mortar off and clean them using acid, then you can have a fire pit lined with bricks. That's what I had before I knocked it down and went with rocks. Check google images for an idea of what that could look like.
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The Outland firebowl at Costco was $109.99 now $20 off!! A steal at $89.99.
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bonterra wrote: The Outland firebowl at Costco was $109.99 now $20 off!! A steal at $89.99.
Is this in store? Which location?

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