Fire pit adds beauty to outdoor spaces
A fire pit is a perfect addition to your backyard for gatherings after dark. After all, the bright glow and the warm crackling of the fire is the ideal backdrop for a lovely evening’s entertainment. They’ll bring beauty to your outdoor space and perhaps make your home more attractive when it comes time to sell.
You can build the pit yourself or hire a professional to do the work. A DIY fire pit kit usually costs between $200 and $400. This will include stones or pavers to build the structure, a steel ring the frames the interior, and lava rocks to line the floor. A prefab fire pit is usually the least expensive option, and it’s easier and faster to assemble. However, they don’t tend to last as long as custombuilt fire pits, and you don’t have a lot of options to customize.
If you hire a landscaping professional to construct a fire pit, the cost will average around $700, although high-end pits will set you back more than $1,000.
The biggest advantage of hiring a pro is that you can customize it exactly to your style and needs. You might install a classic circular stone pit with red rocks for an earthy look, or a rectangular gas-fueled pit with glass crystals for a modern, sophisticated look. Take care that whatever materials you use are capable of handling the
From built-in to portable shelving like bookcases, often there is a design dilemma as to the best way to dress shelves.
There is, in fact, an art to shelf dressing, a rhythm that can be created and repeated, through a thoughtful selection of accessories. Have shelves that you don’t quite know how to fill? Here are some top tips.
DO’S
1. Do be very thoughtful and careful with your selections, as opposed to choosing items randomly. 2. Do look for similar colors, finishes and tones. 3. Do incorporate elements such as greenery and blooms to help add interest and texture.
4. Do use bins and baskets when looking to fill high temperatures. Some kinds of concrete and glass could crack or explode under the heat.
Most fire pits use firewood or charcoal as fuel. However, you can also install a gas line or electric flames for a customizable, turnkey fire source. Since these involve running extra electrical or gas lines, the cost will go up accordingly. You can also use propane tanks.
When installing a pit, consider adding other fixtures to enhance its use. For example, a permanent sitting wall around the pit provides more ideal seating than folding chairs in many cases.
STAY SAFE
While we’re thinking about fire pits, it’s an excellent time to take stock of fire safety measures. Whenever you have an active fire going in a pit or fireplace, make sure you have a fire extinguisher nearby.
An extinguisher is an essential tool of home safety and can be purchased for a reasonable larger areas on shelves.
5. Do use books to help act as filler. A popular design technique is to pair books of similar colors together, wrap books or turn books spine side in.
DON’TS
1. Don’t be afraid to use contrasting colors, dark items on a light-colored shelf for example can really help provide an inviting accent.
2. Don’t overdo it. Less is more.
3. Don’t forget that shelving can also be an opportunity to highlight a curated selection of collectibles.
4. Don’t be afraid to leave shelves empty. Instead intentionally leave certain shelves bare when looking to create a visual sense of rhythm.
5. Don’t overlook interesting ways to create shelving, such as using skateboards or reclaimed wood placed on brackets. price. It’s a good idea to have one fire extinguisher for every floor of your home, in an easily accessible place. The kitchen should always have a fire extinguisher nearby.
Fire extinguishers are rated by class. In most cases, the best extinguisher for a home is an ABC model, which works on ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids and electrical equipment.
Make sure everyone in the household knows where the extinguisher is and how to use it.