Our Fire Pit Blog

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 [...]

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 [...]

If you have a fire pit in your backyard, you have likely been caught off guard with last-minute plans to spend the evening next to the fire, just to realize that you have run out of firelighters; leaving you to rely on [...]

South African's love their backyards, but let's face it; no one really has the time to create a perfectly manicured garden. It's not exactly our idea of fun to spend valued off-time weeding, watering, fertilizing or cutting the grass. Therefore, we have [...]

It doesn’t matter if your patio is big or small; the type of flooring you install can make or break the overall experience of your space, therefore choose wisely. The perfect flooring will lead your guests straight to where you want them [...]

Sometimes, there is nothing better than relaxing next to the mesmerizing ambience of your outdoor fire pit. If you are planning on spending a sunny afternoon or peaceful evening on your patio, the crackling sound of a fire is guaranteed to enhance [...]

You don’t have to be a professional party planner to host a fabulous game night next to your fire pit -  that everyone will enjoy. All you need to do is work according to some carefully planned guidelines and find fun ways [...]

Are you looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during a lovely day outside with friends around the firepit? The perfect solution is to add some DIY backyard games to play while the fire is merrily crackling away. Store-bought games simply aren’t always as fun as larger than [...]

Storing your firewood might seem easy enough to do, but how and where you stack your firewood is more important than you think. If you don’t pile your firewood correctly, it could lead to mould, fungus and plainly - wood that doesn’t [...]

Fire glass is a more contemporary take on modern decorative media to use for your fire pit. The following buyers’ guide to fire glass crystals is created to help you make an informed decision when investing in your fire pit. In [...]

It doesn’t matter how old you are or how many braais you have attended, I am pretty sure EVERYONE has been witness to an argument as to the pros and cons of using wood vs charcoal and which one is considered the best [...]

Warmer weather, longer days, what more can we ask for? It’s the perfect time for entertaining family and friends  and planning a few outdoor parties and braais. Unfortunately, entertaining people takes more than providing good food, company and music. Something that you [...]