One of the best features of living in the Southern United States is that the joys of outdoor living don’t need to stop during winter. Trust me when I tell you that I know the reality of bad winters…. I was born in Newfoundland, Canada where we would have to jump out of the second story window to shovel out the front door several times a year.
Winters were a struggle, but I have memories of the cold being challenged by the warmth that radiated from the large wood burning fire pit at my grandfather’s house.
Everything changed when I moved to the United States! My American life has always been in the Southern half of this great country. Whether in Southern California or the Southeastern United States, our colder months of January and February are super mild which makes it perfect for outdoor entertaining.
A fire pit is key to all fall and winter outdoor gatherings and can extend your enjoyment of your backyard patio creating lifelong memories for family and friends. I am in love with the huge selection of fire pits at Sunnydaze; let’s look at some of our options.
Gas vs. Wood
Both gas and wood fire pits are widely available through Sunnydaze and offer their distinct advantages. It just depends on what you are looking for. If you are not looking to cook or to just take that little chill out of the air … gas and propane fire pits by Sunnydaze offer ease of use with just a flick of a switch. No smoke or flying sparks, which make them a safe choice for keeping loved ones warm during the cooler months. They require tanks that will need to be refilled from time to time and are not built for cooking.
Cosmic Cooking Fire Pit
As an event planner and entertainer, myself, I am always looking for a fire pit option that is food friendly. For me it’s a wood pit all the way and Sunnydaze has a wide selection of wood fire pits to choose from. Some are perfect for cooking like the 30″ Cosmic Cooking Fire Pit with Grill Grate & Spark Screen (pictured above) that allows grilling over a wood-burning flame. Toasty and delicious… It’s the most affordable and useful for my busy winter entertaining schedule.
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Crossweave Bronze Fire Pit
Looking for extreme warmth and rustic charm? I have fallen in love with this large Crossweave Bronze outdoor wood-burning round fire pit by Sunnydaze. It adds a bit of my childhood and the warmth of Newfoundland to my back patio. I just love the sound of the crackling wood in the evenings. Built from durable steel and finished with bronze high-temperature paint, you can expect years of quality and performance. The bundled spark screen will keep you safe and protected from flying embers and the wood grate allows for better airflow.