Cheap Outdoor Fire Pits Online

Find Discount Backyard Fireplaces, Fire Bowls for Under $100

Apr 6, 2009 Judith Zwolak

Enjoy the warmth of a backyard fire with one of the many outdoor fire pits available on the Web.

In recent years, manufacturers have made the pleasure of an outdoor fire easy and affordable for families through portable fire pits, inexpensive fire rings and slightly more spendy chimineas. Every summer season, big box and home improvement stores produce new outdoor firepit designs, often with lower prices.

All of the following fire pits and outdoor fireplaces are priced at $100 and can be ordered online.

Better Homes and Garden Fire Pit from Wal-Mart

The attractive Better Homes and Gardens 29-inch Round Outdoor Firepit has a black porcelain fire bowl and a steel base. A mesh cover guards against sparks, although one reviewer on the site warns that the mesh warps under high heat. Price: $70. Free shipping to a local Wal-Mart store.

The Grizzly Cub Fireplace/Grill Target

A cross between a backyard grill and an outdoor fireplace, the Grizzly Cub from Target (pictured below) has a tall screen, a removable top, and a chrome grill rack. The 20-inch diameter is made of porcelain and the legs and foldable fire screen can be taken off and stored in the base. Price: $71.99. Shipping varies.

Chimenea Shaped Outdoor Fireplace

With the classic chimenea shape of a round base topped by a long, thin chimney, the Aztec Wood Burning Outdoor Fireplace from Amazon.com, pictured below, is made of heavy-duty cast iron. Unlike standard chimeneas, however, this fireplace allows a 360-degree view of the flames. The outdoor fireplace weighs 35 pounds and stands 35 inches high. Price: $79.99. Free Super Saver shipping.

Ace Fire Ring with Cooking Grill

The 28-inch diameter Fire Ring with Cooking Grill from Acehardware.com is 12 inches high and does double duty as a barbecue pit and an outdoor fireplace. The cooking grid sits at three different heights and the heavy duty cast iron ring is crack resistant. Since the fire ring rests directly on the ground, consult local fire codes to determine the best surface for the bottom of the ring (crushed gravel, stone, and concrete work well). Price: $89.99. Free shipping to your local Ace store.

Cast Iron Outdoor Fireplace

The Uniflame Cast Iron Outdoor Fireplace from Barbecue-smoker-grill.com has an antique rust finish and stands 32 inches high. The 360-degree mesh screen encloses the fire and the fireplace includes a cooking grid. Price: $99.89. Shipping varies.

Outdoor Fire Pit Safety

The portable outdoor fire pits and fireplaces listed in this article are meant for casual backyard fires constructed with hardwood or charcoal and are not to be used for burning trash or leaves. Supervise children around the fire pit and always extinguish a fire or smoldering embers with water if the fire pit will be unattended.

If you place your outdoor fire pit on a wooden deck, make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the deck and place concrete pavers beneath it to prevent sparks from alighting on the deck’s surface. During the summer months, keep an outdoor fire extinguisher handy for emergencies.

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