Safety for your outdoor firepitBy JHCadmin, October 23, 2009 Fire pits can offer a cozy and fun way to spend clear, Fall evenings. They offer a variety of activity for your family including s'more making, marshmallow roasting, singing, visiting and more. They can even assist you with educating your children about how to make a safe fire and keep it burning brightly.Here are some safety tips that Rich's for the Home recommends to keep your fire and family happy:Use Fire Starters to start the flames as opposed to paper. Paper breaks apart easily. It can blow away and spread flames.Make seating around the fire movable so that people can move back if flames get too big or too hot.As tempting as it is to place your fire pit right on your back porch, you should consider other placement if your porch is made from wood and/or if your house is within 8 feet of it.Don't use your fire pit to burn garbage.Stack wood near your fire pit in a safe (not towering) small pile. Better yet, keep it enclosed via a bin or wheelbarrow. Move remainder of wood far away from fire pit when done with fire.Don't toss in items that won't really burn. It is not the place for soda cans.Buy a screen for the top of your fire pit. Use it if embers start flying.Teach children not to run and play around the fire pit while a fire is burning.Teach children to respect the fire and the power of it. Show them what a flying ember can do to nearby leaves, for instance. Or how a stick turns black when it is placed in the fire.Instill rules such as not starting a fire without an adult home and how to make sure the fire is out when people are done with it. If you have small children, practice the "Stop" concept. Children need to learn that when you say "Stop!", they are immediately to stop moving and freeze wherever they are. Practice it often, reteach it as often as you can and demand respect of it. (This also helps you if you have a busy road near your home).Use long-handled lighters as opposed to short, wooden matches.Make sure that your wood supply is dry, versus green, and that you have a good amount of smaller pieces to assist in starting the fire.Recent Articles See All Sustainable Hardwood Furniture: Perfect Indoors and Outdoors Outdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:June 1, 2022 What do the following have in common? Atlantic City Boardwalk New York City park benches 18th century Jesuit missions in Bolivia The Solferino Footbridge that crosses the Seine River in Paris Give up? They’re all made out of Ipé (pronounced “EE-pay”), a fine-grained, buttery-smooth hardwood from the tropical forests of Bolivia. Environmentally Friendly There’s a […] Read More Minimalist, Modern, Danish Patio Furniture by Houe Outdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:May 2, 2022 We’re lovin’ “Click” furnishings, by Houe. This innovative Danish outdoor furniture is simple, comfortable, and versatile. Rich's carries Houe dining chairs, rocking chairs, tray tables, and benches. Read More Clean, Contemporary Outdoor Furniture for 2022 Decorating Your Outdoor Room Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:April 19, 2022 The hottest designs for 2022 in outdoor furniture feature clean, contemporary lines, natural tones, and weather-resistant weaves. In this article, you’ll discover the latest furnishings and fire pits manufactured by our friends at Ebel. Palermo Deep Seating New to Rich’s lineup, the Palermo deep seating collection includes a sofa, club chairs, swivel rockers, and ottoman. […] Read More Outdoor Oven: Expand Your Backyard Cooking Experience Grills Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:June 13, 2021 When cooking outdoors, the name of the game is “options.” Options to bake a pizza, roast a whole chicken, or bake cookies. The outdoor oven by Summerset adds versatility to your outdoor cooking experience. From appetizers to desserts, this oven allows you to cook, bake, and roast your favorite dishes in your outdoor space. There […] Read More The Best Spa Filtration System on the Planet Hot Tubs and Spas Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:May 31, 2021 Concerned about the cleanliness of your spa? If you’ve been in hot tub recently, you’ve likely experienced a “skim filtration system” where the filter shares the same spa water as you. We have a much better idea: a Hydro Cyclonic Filtration® System, patented by Coast Spas. Read More Coast Spas: Hot Tubs That Fit Your Lifestyle and Budget Hot Tubs and Spas Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:March 1, 2021 Rich's proudly carries Coast Spas, which feature innovative designs: curves, infinity edges, swim spas and more. Take a free "wet test" at Rich's. Read More