The choice of firewood that you burn for your firepit can make the difference between a great time for your guests or just a smoky smelly mess that no one enjoys. You could avoid this completely with an outdoor propane fire pit, but there’s something charming about the smell and smoke of a real fire. Here are some tips to keep in mind when choosing your firewood which will keep down the smoke and ash and keep up your enjoyment of the fire pit.
If you are looking for a small, safe alternative to a traditional larger fire pit like a propane fire pit, a gel fire bowl can give you a smaller version of an outdoor fire pit without many of the disadvantages of a big pit. Here is a look at some of the tradeoffs.