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By Chris Mills

More and more people are discovering the magical world of outdoor fireplaces. On top of the charts for best selling outdoor fireplaces is the wood burning fireplace. Wood burning fireplaces can give any backyard area the rustic outdoorsy feel. To determine if an outdoor wood burning fireplace is right for you and your outdoor area, then simply ask yourself the following questions:

Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? Of course you do! That’’s why you are considering an outdoor wood burning fireplace. However, ask yourself this: do you enjoy camping? A wood burning fireplace gives off the same experience as a camp fire does, complete with the crackling flames, the smoky smell and the marsh mellow roasting abilities. However, with this also comes the clean up and the need to always start the fire using wood, newspaper and a match. If you are looking for something a little less natural and easier, then a gas or electric fireplace may be better suited. They can be turned on with a simple switch. However, a wood burning fireplace can provide you with that down to earth feel of camping from the comfort on your own backyard.

Are you on a tight budget? If price is important (and it always is), then your really can”t go wrong with a wood burning fireplace. Portable wood burning fireplaces can go for as little as $100 and you can find a high quality wood burning fireplace for around $400. Furthermore, they cost next to nothing to keep going. You simply need newspaper, wood and matches. Compared to the gas or electric equivalent, this is peanuts.

What are you planning on using the fireplace for? A wood burning fireplace is versatile to say the least. You can use it for almost any outdoor function or occasion from spending the evening with your partner or having a few beers with some friends. A wood burning fire is always a great centrepiece as there is something spellbinding and memorizing about the flames, the sounds and the colours of the fire as it dances in the wind. Furthermore, a wood burning fire can keep you warm throughout the seasons. However, if you are looking for more of a background piece that oozes with style and sophistication, then an electric fireplace is probably better suited for your needs. If you would rather sit back and enjoy the warmth of the fire, without having to continuously add wood and worry about the smoky smell on your clothes, then perhaps it’’s better to go for the gas or electric alternative.

Now that you know what you are looking for in an outdoor fireplace, wood burning or not, you are ready to make our outdoor dream come true. Happy camping!

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