Outdoor Fireplaces - Fun and Versatile

An outdoor fireplace is something that is nice for a lot of campers or even backyards. However, using these fireplaces is not always quite as easy as it may seem. There are a few things that anybody who plans to use one of these fireplaces should remember before building a fire. Some of the things that need to be remembered include:

• Keep a distance - A fireplace should be kept a fair distance away from a home. The farther, the better. But if a person does not have a lot of room to work with, he should try to keep the fireplace at least 10 feet away from the home. This will help to make sure that a strong wind does not blow the fire toward the home and cause the home to catch fire.

• Use a screen - If embers are still a concern, a screen can be used on the fireplace to eliminate the embers that are prone to fly in the air. Because a person may need to handle this cover from time to time, it is a good idea to have some gloves with heavy insulation so he or she can touch the cover if he or she needs to.

• Safety first - Any time a person is using fire, it is important that he has something nearby to make sure the fire will be extinguished quickly if a situation were to arise. For most people, having something as simple as a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby could be enough. A fire extinguisher is also another item that could be worthwhile to have around.