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  1. VirginiaIron

    Corona, Chimineas and Fire Pits

    We are enjoying the savory aroma of camp fires today. The smell is so sweet. Any one else?
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    What To Line A Fire Pit With and How To Avoid Condenation?

    Looking for feedback on whether anyone is getting water in the gravel or sand at the bottom of the fire pit even with the cover on? Condensation? Bought it about a month ago and only used it once. Took off the cover which goes completely to the ground and is on a slate patio. I had previous...
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    Silica sand for fire pit

    i have a fire pit from restoration hardware that uses propane. I can't find an air mixer to fit and I have clear glass sand on top which is burning because of the soot. If I put sand under the glass will it still have enough air to have flame but not burn the glass?
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    using cement/hardie board around fire pit

    I have built a fire pit out of 1/4" steel. 30"x30"x30". I want to attached real stone to the outside of it. I have purchased james hardie backerboard to attach to the metal as a base for my 4" thick stone (12x12x4) which are resting on ground and covering the fire pit. Could anyone let me...
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    Gas Glass Bead & Artificial Log Conversion

    Don't know if this is doable, but I had a thought... I am installing pavers in my backyard and want to put in a block round fire pit, standard size, not too big in diameter. The natural gas line is already there and my wife wants it to have those pretty colored stones that have flame dancing...