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How Do You Put Pellets In A Blue Sky Fire Pit?

Ah, the allure of a campfire. There’s nothing quite like the warm glow of dancing flames on a chilly evening. But, now you can skip the messy firewood and get the same great experience with easy and clean wood pellets! So how do you load them into the Blue Sky fire pits? Let’s ignite this …

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Blue Sky Ridge Fire Pit Review: User Tested

The Ridge portable fire pit from Blue Sky Outdoor Living is touted as being easy to use, small enough to travel with, and capable of creating a smoke free fire. *I get a commission every time you purchase a product through my affiliate link below. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Our …

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How Many Wall Blocks You Need to Build a Fire Pit

Blocks used to make retaining walls not only make a great looking diy fire pit, but they also have relatively easy installation. Depending on your design, this is a project you could start in the morning and have a campfire burning in it by afternoon. Find out how many retaining wall blocks you will need …

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How Many Brick Pavers You Need for a FirePit

* As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. A backyard fire pit not only offers a great place to make memories with your family and friends, but it also increases your property value. Building your own fire pit will save you money, but how many bricks should you buy? Find out below how many …

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21 Free Printable Camping Games & Activities for Kids

Camping is a perfect way to get kids outside and playing in nature. But, sometimes there are those moments when you need them to stay close at the picnic table or in the tent and you still want to keep them occupied. Below are 21 free printable games and activities you can print in advance …

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How to Use a Fire Reflector Near Your Campfire And Why

If you are camping in the warm months, worrying about how you are going to stay warm enough is usually never an issue. But, if you are camping in late fall through spring, conserving as much heat from your campfire as you can is essential! One way to do this is through the use of …

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21 Campfire Games for Couples: Fun for Two!

Sometimes you are enjoying sitting around a campfire with just one other person, whether it be a friend or a significant other. Just because you don’t have a large group of people, you still want to have some fun playing games around the fire, even if it is just the two of you. Below is …

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How to Revive a Dying Fire at Your Campsite

* As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. A roaring campfire offers a great vibe for fun and building memories, but not if it dies down and you are having to figure out how to revive it. Luckily, there are quick and easy steps you can take to save a dying fire. Save and …

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What you Need to Cook Over a Campfire: For Beginners

* As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. At its most rustic, you just need a stick and your dinner to be able to cook over a campfire. This works and can be pretty fun, too, but at some point, you may want to expand your campfire cooking possibilities. Here are some pieces of …

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5 Tips to Make a Fire Burn Hotter When you Need it To

* As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Maybe you are doing some campfire cooking, or maybe you are roughing it in cold conditions. Either way, there are times when you would love to be able to make your fire burn hotter! What are ways that you can amp up the heat of your …

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