All About Fire Pits

Explore our extensive collection of articles that cover everything from choosing the perfect fire pit for your backyard to your fire pit cooking grate options and maintenance tips. Get inspired by our expert advice and discover how to create a cozy and inviting outdoor space with a fire pit as the centerpiece. Whether you're a seasoned fire pit enthusiast or a beginner looking to start your fire pit journey, our blog collections have you covered.

About Fire Pits

Benefits of a Steel Fire Pit Ring
About Fire Pits

Benefits of a Steel Fire Pit Ring

So gather around the fire with friends and family, roast some marshmallows, and enjoy the warmth and light of your steel fire pit ring. At Walden Backyards, we offer only the best fire pit insert s...

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About Fire PitsFire Pits - Ember Catcher - Blazing Fire

When (and When Not) to Use a Fire Pit Ember Catcher

Our latest fireside tool, the Universal Ember Catcher, helps you to have ultimate control over your bonfire. When to use your ember catcher affects the the type of fire that will result. Read on to...

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About Fire PitsOutdoor Firepits - Walden Backyards - Wood vs Gas Firepits

Gas vs. Wood Firepits

You don't have to confine the time you spend outdoors to the summer season. All you have to do is add a firepit to your yard and you'll be warm outside all winter long.

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About Fire PitsOutdoor Firepits - Walden Backyards - How to Install Firepit

How to Install A Firepit Insert Kit

Now that you have installed your firepit, it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Sit back, relax, and call some loved ones over or spend a quiet night by the fire. As you can see, installing ...

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About Fire PitsSafe Places for Your Outdoor Firepit

Safe Places for Your Outdoor Firepit

Even though there are a number of practical areas around your home to place a firepit, the safest spots are listed below. Since everyone’s property is different, there is no on-size-fits-all answer.

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About Fire PitsCan Sparks from a Firepit Cause a Fire?

Can Sparks from a Firepit Cause a Fire?

Sitting by a warm and toasty campfire is a favorite pastime of so many, especially those who love spending time in the great outdoors. If you have a fire using your firepit, you may wonder if spark...

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About Fire PitsHow to Prepare Your Ground and Yard for a Firepit? | Firepit Building | Walden Backyards

How to Prepare Your Ground and Yard for a Firepit

It's the perfect time to add a fire pit to your yard. In fact, outdoor fireplaces are the most requested design feature. Many people remember enjoying a warm campfire in their youth and want to cre...

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About Fire PitsDo You Have to Clean Out a Firepit?

Do You Have to Clean Out a Firepit?

Ash is acidic and corrosive to the surrounding firepit materials and can shorten the lifespan of your firepit surround. Ash also builds up as debris over time, making building and maintaining your ...

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About Fire PitsHow do you keep firepits from Sparking?

How do you keep firepits from Sparking?

Owning a firepit is a great way to keep warm while also doubling as a cooking source. No matter how you use your firepit: for heat, for relaxing around it, or for campfire cooking, minimizing spark...

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About Fire PitsCan I Put a Fire Pit on My Wood Deck?

Can I Put a Fire Pit on My Wood Deck?

Having a wooden deck provides even more area to spend time outdoors, especially if you enjoy grilling or relaxing whenever you are outside. If you are thinking of investing in a firepit and want to...

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