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An outdoor fireplace can really tie your backyard décor together. Ace carries an assortment of fire pits to bring your family and friends together on cool-weather evenings. Read more to learn how you can choose the right fire pit to create a warm and inviting gathering place in your backyard. 

Outdoor Fire Pits in Different Styles

Modern fire pits are sleek and stylish and suit a wide array of design preferences, including square and round fire pits of all sizes. You can find a variety of designs, from rustic to modern, to complement any outdoor aesthetic. Some models are even fashioned after classic indoor wood stoves. A fire pit table sits high off the ground and often includes a surface where family and guests can store their drinks or kick their feet up. Fire pit bowls are suspended over the ground by a heavy-duty frame and are usually compact enough to fit on most small patios.

Propane Fire Pit Vs. Wood Fire Pit

Wood and propane fire pits are great backyard additions. But choosing the right fire pit for your needs takes some consideration. Here are some basic differences between wood and propane fire pits to help you narrow down your choice.

Wood and Gas Fuel Sources

Most outdoor fire pits use either wood or gas, but multi-fuel options are also available. Our gas models are fueled by propane or natural gas, and our wood fire pits are fueled by either firewood or wood pellets. Gas fire pits usually light and turn off with the touch of a button, while you will have to manually build a fire for your wood fire pit tables. Ace Hardware sells firewood, wood pellets and propane refills near you.

Storing Fuel for Your Outdoor Fireplace

With a wood-burning outdoor fireplace, you'll need to designate a dry place away from your house to store all of the firewood. Depending on how much wood you want to store, this might occupy a large footprint. You can organize your firewood on a rack and cover it with a tarp to help avoid waterlogged firewood.

If space is an issue, the large storage tanks of propane fire pits are relatively space-conscious by comparison.

Propane Smokeless Fire Pits for Energy Efficiency

Because gas burns cleaner and produces fewer emissions, a propane gas fire pit is usually considered more energy efficient than an outdoor fire pit burning wood. Additionally, wood-burning fire pits need to be consistently fed fresh logs to keep burning, while gas fire pits can utilize a full propane tank, requiring refills only when your gas supply runs out.

How Do Smokeless Fire Pits Work?

Smokeless fire pits have greater airflow to help the fire burn more efficiently and reduce smoke. Some models are designed with double wall insulation and secondary combustion to burn smoke before it escapes. They let you gather around a fire without worrying about the smell of the smoke.

Is a Portable Propane Fire Pit Better Than Wood?

Look for lightweight fire pits with smaller dimensions that make moving around a lot easier. You will also have to account for the weight and size considerations of fuel sources. Wood can be heavier and take up more space in the car than a propane cylinder.

Shop Fire Pits Near You at Ace

Discover fire pits near you for a new centerpiece for your backyard. No matter the size or layout of your outdoor space, find something in-store or online from an impressive selection of gas and wood fire pits from brands like Breeo, Living Accents, and Ukiah.

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