Our Fire Pit Blog
How to choose a fire pit that is good value for money
Glamping in your backyard has never been more accessible. Fire pits add a stylish twist to your property. When you invest in a fire pit it is wise to choose one for its durability, practicality and a unit that best suits your lifestyle. Robust material should never be [...]
Practical firewood storage and wood racks for winter
Winter is here and with it comes the bakkie-load of wood you set about ordering for your fireplace. Is your firewood storage just a haphazard corner on your porch, in or behind your garage, or is everything shoved into a couple of stacked crates? You need better firewood [...]
Set the mood with a swanky fire pit side-piece
Here at The Fire Pit Company, we are all for the outdoor caveman lifestyle. We also believe in delivering you eye-catching modern design. So we designed a range of fire pit side-pieces that will check both boxes. You’re welcome! Browse our full range of products below or click [...]
Let’s get cosy with a custom firepit
Imagine this. You’ve had an insane week at work. You dealt with multiple demands on your attention, energy, and time. At last, it’s Friday. The weather is chilly as soon as the sun sets. You fetch a blanket, order a warm takeout dinner, and start setting up a [...]
Adding Value with a Fire Pit
When you delve into backyard landscaping, your options are practically endless. From various lighting and décor options to seating arrangements, water features, plants, flowers and trees, paths and walkways, custom hedges…the list goes on. Nevertheless, one option is highly recommended, being one [...]
Innovative Backyard Landscaping Ideas
Whether you have just become a proud home owner, got the keys to the apartment that you are renting or just feel like a change of scenery, the go-to has always usually been: interior design. Let’s face it, the options for interior [...]
The benefits of being outdoors
Have you ever tried describing a beautiful sunset to someone? Unfortunately, you most probably didn’t do it much justice. Explaining how the hues of red and blended oranges dip below the horizon isn’t an easy task. Even if you are a magician [...]
Pet safety & fire pits
If you have a fire pit in your backyard, you are more than likely to spend lots of time enjoying yourself outdoors. We understand that having a fire pit adds a fun, decorative and enjoyable aspect to your yard. However, it comes [...]
Decadent, winter-worthy hot chocolate
Nothing satisfies quite like an evening next to the fire pit, nestled beneath your favourite blankets, while sipping on a cup of mouth-watering hot chocolate and enjoying some good company. Sure, store bought hot chocolate would most likely do the trick, however, [...]
Creating an outdoor movie theatre in your backyard
Ever since the unfortunate event of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have been needing to become more creative with our weekend activities. Simple trips to the movie theatre weren’t possible anymore, and we had to keep ourselves busy with what we had in [...]
Are fire pits eco friendly?
As South Africans, we love spending time in our backyards next to our braais and fire pits. For some, a campfire is a profoundly human experience shared across cultures and generations. For others, it is merely the culmination of a great day [...]
How to treat a minor burn injury
Statistically, burns are one of the most common household injuries. If you own a fire pit, there is a genuine possibility that you or one of your family members may unfortunately end up being a burn victim by accident. Luckily you can [...]