When you think of a fireplace you don't often put the outdoors into the mix. However, there are many benefits to having an outdoor fireplace on your property. Here are 3 reasons why adding this feature to your landscape may be a wise investment for you.

Fun cooking entertainment

You can outfit an outdoor fireplace (often built off the cement portion of your deck or driveway) with a grill so you can enjoy open fire or brick oven cooking whenever you wish. If you love to entertain and love cooking even more, this is an excellent addition to your home for the entertainment factor alone. Consider having a few side-by-side fireplaces installed on your property so you an enjoy one flame for warmth and beauty and the other for cooking up decadent pizzas, meats, and more.

Unique landscape appeal

A fire pit is a common outdoor fireplace that people can enjoy on their decks. A fireplace offers a beautiful hardscape to your yard's design and can be customized in the type of stone used to build it. You can make a fireplace out of round river rock, pieces of crushed stone, classic red or pink brick, or even granite. If you want to enjoy the perks of a fireplace outside your home right away you can buy a pre-built design (similar to a fire pit) and place it anywhere on your property for quick and easy landscape appeal. You may find yourself spending more time outdoors when you have a beautiful fire to relax near.

Affordable upgrade

You can install an outdoor fireplace for as little as a few thousand dollars. Having one custom-designed for your property will increase your investment, but you can still keep your costs low by pouring your own concrete foundation or supplying your own building materials to your contractor. A professionally installed fireplace can give your home the modern upgrade it needs without giving your landscape a complete overhaul. Talk to your contractor about your many options for building a fireplace within your budget so you can perform your upgrade and have the design you want.

A fireplace is a great way to improve your outdoor living space and make it a more fun place to hang out with friends and family. Before long you will be able to enjoy your new fireplace's warmth and beauty. You just may find yourself turning this home addition into your new stove for cooking as well.

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