You might have decided that you want to set up an outdoor fire pit in your yard. After all, a fire pit can provide light, can create warmth on chilly evenings, and can really set the mood in your outdoor living space. When you first started thinking about buying a fire pit, you might have immediately thought about buying one that burns wood. However, there are also propane-powered outdoor fire pits, and you might actually find that this is preferable for you and your family for these reasons and more.
It's Less Work
For one thing, keeping a fire going in your wood-burning fire pit can be a lot more work than you think. You have to worry about cutting up wood, getting a fire started, adding more wood to keep the fire going, cleaning up ashes and debris, and more. You might actually find that you aren't really able to sit back, relax, and enjoy your fire pit because you have to worry about all of these hassles. If you choose a propane fire pit, you will find that it's a lot easier to use.
It's Safer
You might be worried about a propane outdoor fire pit being dangerous to use. Of course, there are dangers that go along with using any outdoor fire pit, so it's important for you to be careful. However, if you are concerned about safety, you might actually find that a propane-powered outdoor fire pit is going to be the safer option. After all, you don't have to worry about sparks.
It's More Consistent
When you burn wood in a wood-burning fire pit, you have to worry about your fire and your heat being inconsistent and difficult to control. If you are using your fire for heat, this can be a problem. If you use a propane-powered fire pit, however, you should find that the fire is very consistent and that it's easy to control. This can actually help you get the best possible performance from your fire pit.
It's Clean-Burning
You have to worry about a lot of smoke when you are burning a fire in a wood-burning outdoor fire pit. This might cause you to have environmental concerns, and it could even be a problem with your HOA or your local fire codes. However, a propane fire pit is clean-burning and smokeless, so you don't have to worry as much about environmental impacts, and you might find that a propane-powered fire pit is allowed in places where a wood-burning pit is not allowed.