Outdoor firepits draw a distinct crowd from family to friends who gather to enjoy the crackling sounds and smoky smells of wood-burning fire flames enveloping the evening air. The firepit’s flickering flame mesmerizes young and old as it continually erupts in unpredictable shapes, sounds and blue, yellow, and orange hues.

We all love bringing the wilderness and campfire memories into our backyards to share S’mores in the summer and hot cocoa in the winter. A firepit gathering creates lasting memories for newbies and rushes fond memories for veteran backyard enthusiasts.

Design, building, and enjoying a firepit for your outdoor living space not only increases the resell value of your home, but creates an extended living space in your home unlike any other. Whether your family desires the silent, tranquil firepit ambiance or obnoxious firepit flames accompanied by the family’s famous storyteller, a firepit will always be a home run in your outdoor living space.

Below is a checklist of all the reasons to add a firepit to your outdoor living space. If you answer yes to one or more of the following questions, it’s time to add a firepit to your outdoor living space.