Where outdoor heating is concerned it can be very difficult to make a choice. There are many competing technologies and trying to decide which is best can be a challenge. 

Factor in running costs, availability of product and ethical considerations and you can find yourself stymied or making a decision out of haste or convenience that will leave a big hole in your wallet and a product that fails to deliver or is too expensive to run.

One of the most annoying things about sitting around a fire with friends is the potential for smoke. When it's windy, this can lead to you having to move around the fire as the smoke changes direction.

​The good news is that you can almost eliminate smoke from fire pits once they are burning. You can also now buy a smokeless fire pit. Read on to find out how to reduce smoke in your fire pit.

If you've not had a fire pit before, buying one can be very confusing. With a wide choice of fire pits and chimineas on the market, it can be difficult to decide which one to buy. Here are a few things to consider:

1. Fire Pit Size - Size matters.
2. Fire Pit Design - Shape, Colour & Style.
3. Fire Pit Features - Intended uses, portability.
3. Fire Pit Durability - Quality of materials.
4. Fire Pit Cost - Cheap vs longer life
5. Fire Pit Availability - Soon or in a few weeks?
6. Fire Pit Safety - Is it dangerous?
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Let's take a look at these considerations in more detail...

The squirrels are very busy at this time of year collecting chestnuts and burying them. It's relaxing to watch them carrying these large nuts in their mouths and then burying them in the ground with their human-like paws.
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​But don't miss out yourself, chestnuts roasted on an open fire are delicious!

​Read on to find out how to roast a perfect chestnut...