Our Fire Pit Blog
Fire wood storage tips
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 [...]
A buyer’s guide to fire glass
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 [...]
The Age Old Debate : Charcoal VS Wood
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 [...]
Why outdoor lighting is essential
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 [...]
Recreate the perfect camping experience in your own backyard
Are you craving classic family fun? Then we suggest it’s time to put the video games away and pitch a tent in the backyard for some quality family time. Many might be ready to brave the great outdoors (a public campsite), but a lot of people might still [...]
How to protect your firepit from rain
At the end of a long day, your fire pit is just the thing you need to unwind. There is nothing better than gathering around the fire pit with family and friends for a relaxing evening of good company and making memories. [...]
Fire pits and plants
Fire pits are distinctly different from fireplaces. Most fire pits are round, low to the ground or at ground level and open on all sides. Fireplaces, on the other hand, tend to be larger, one-sided structures. When you have a fire pit [...]
Basic fire pit safety
More and more homeowners are adding firepits to their backyards, and we can understand why. Firepits are an excellent catalyst for year-round entertainment and add a wonderful addition to your outdoor space. But we want to remind you that you are literally [...]
The science behind toasting the perfect marshmallow
I think everyone can agree that everything tastes better flame-grilled, especially marshmallows. However, roasting the perfect marshmallow can be tricky. Usually, it bursts into flames – Did you know that there is a scientific reason behind that? Today we are going [...]
How to spice up braai meat
Anything that includes a chop on the flames and a dop in your hand is satisfying, but a perfectly seasoned steak is even better. A successful braai depends on the seasoning, whether you are throwing some sosaties on the coals or braaing [...]
The evolution of a South-African braai
South Africans are well acquainted with braaing and likely cut their teeth on tender braaied steak. We love everything associated with braaing; from boerewors to beer. Even though we all have [...]
Top 10 braai recipes
Everybody wants to have the honour of being a “top braai master” at the party. With these tantalizing braai recipes, you will get the praise you deserve every single time. 1. Boerewors braai pie: This is the perfect [...]