Journal
The fire pit journal.
Plain-English guides on fuel, safety, layout, cost and care, written for Tennessee yards.
Care & Repair7 Signs Your Fire Pit or Fireplace Needs RepairCracks, weak flames, rust and crumbling mortar: the warning signs worth acting on before a small repair turns into a…
Care & RepairFire Pit Maintenance and Winter Care in TennesseeA simple seasonal routine for cleaning, covering and protecting wood and gas fire features through Tennessee's freeze-thaw weather.
Fuel & SafetyHow to Cut Fire Pit Smoke: Wood, Airflow and Smokeless DesignsWhy fire pits smoke and the practical fixes: dry wood, smart fire building, airflow and smokeless pit designs.
Fuel & SafetyA Fire Pit Safety Checklist for Every SeasonClearances, fuel, supervision, shutoffs and habits that keep family fire nights safe and relaxed.
Cost & PlanningDo You Need a Permit for a Fire Pit in Middle Tennessee?Which fire features usually need permits, what HOAs ask for and how to avoid costly surprises.
Fuel & SafetyNatural Gas vs Propane Fire Pits: Costs, Flames and SetupHow the two gas options compare for running cost, flame look, installation and where each makes sense.
Design & LayoutFire Glass vs Lava Rock: What Goes in a Gas Fire Pit?How the media in your burner changes the look, heat and cleanup, and which colors and sizes work best.
Design & LayoutBest Materials for Fire Pit Surrounds and PatiosStone, brick, pavers, concrete and steel compared for heat resistance, looks and long-term durability.
Design & LayoutOutdoor Fireplace vs Fire Pit: How to ChooseCompare comfort, smoke, cost, space and season so you pick the fire feature that will actually get used.
Cost & PlanningWhat Does a Fire Pit Cost? Planning Ranges and What Changes the PriceCommonly published planning ranges for wood, gas and stone fire pits, fireplaces and fire features, and the choices that move…
Design & LayoutFire Pit Size and Seating Layout: Getting the Proportions RightHow big the pit should be, how far to sit from it and how much patio you need so the…
Fuel & SafetyHow Far Should a Fire Pit Be from Your House?Typical clearances from the house, fences, trees and property lines, and why the answer depends on the fuel and the…
Fuel & SafetyWood vs Gas Fire Pits: Which Is Right for Your Yard?The real differences in cost, cleanup, smoke, heat, safety and resale value so you can choose with confidence.
Design & LayoutFire Pit Types Explained: Wood, Gas, Propane and EthanolA plain-English comparison of the four main fire pit fuels, what each looks and feels like and the yards and…