As the fall season comes around, it brings cool weather that’s ideal for lounging outdoors with friends and family. To make the most of your outdoor property, consider installing fire pits. A well-built fire pit can turn into a beautiful gathering space where you can entertain guests or enjoy a brisk fall night, or even chilly winter nights, in the backyard with your family. 

What are Fire Pits?

Similar to fireplaces, fire pits are beautiful focal points that add warmth to your outdoors. It’s a hole, placed in-ground or above-ground, with raised walls covered in stone, brick, tile, or concrete, and runs on firewood or gas. Since it is an open pit, it doesn’t need a chimney, won’t obstruct the scenery, or block wind flow.  

Why You Should Build One

A fire pit allows you to enjoy an outdoor camping experience without leaving the comfort of your home. Cook hotdogs during game days, host intimate parties with friends, or have a warm, romantic autumn evening with a glass of wine around the pit. As a bonus, fire pits can raise the property value of your home, justifying the investment.

How to Keep Fire Pits Safe

Fire pits do come with inherent dangers so have yours installed by a professional. When building one, ensure that it’s away from your neighbors’ yards, overhanging branches, fences, and structures that can easily catch fire. As an added safety precaution, add features like screens, grates, and enclosure, in place. Before lighting a fire, keep children and pets away, and gauge wind direction. Refrain from using soft woods like pine or cedar, as these can throw fiery sparks or embers while burning. In relighting or lighting fires, avoid using gasoline and lighter fluids.

Looking for a reliable contractor to add beauty and functionality to your backyard this fall? Look no further than Midwest Pools & Decorative Concrete. They are the leading provider of home improvement projects, throughout St. Louis, MO. They install fire pits as well as in-ground pools and outdoor kitchens. To request an estimate, call (314) 853-8330 or visit the website for their full list of services.