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Ways to Enjoy Denver Fireplaces and Firepits This Summer


June 28, 2017

During the cool spring and summer nights, relaxing around Denver fireplaces and fireplaces is one of the best ways way to unwind. Adding this area to your landscaping can be great for your home value. From some of the top ideas to build fireplaces and fireplaces and event planning tips and safety to properly watering your lawn to maintain quality, try these ideas to enhance your outdoor space.

Ideas for Fireplaces and Firepits

Outdoor firepits and places can come in a variety of shapes and size to perfectly complement your lawn. If you have a small backyard, you can consider adding a small firepit in a small, contained area. This will be the perfect size to place a few chairs around and get warmth from it. For larger spaces, you can create an area to fit several friends. You can get a firepit that has a large circumference that come in a multitude of designs and are built from many different materials. Next, you can add chairs and tables around your firepit for comfortable socializing. Interested in something in a different shape? You can get them in a variety of shapes from square and rectangle to even triangle. Outdoor fireplaces are great against a wall or fence. Many also place them on a side of the home that faces the area.

Event Planning Tips and Safety

Once you have made premier enhancements to your lawn, it is time to enjoy it! One of the best ways to spend an evening is under the stars roasting marshmallows for s’mores or even cooking foods such as hot dogs. To do this, you will need to make sure you have plenty of roasting sticks to accommodate your group. Or, you can have an outdoor house party in the evening around a fireplace. This allows your guests to walk around the area and you can layout foods and beverages to be served. When you have a firepit or fireplace safety, make sure they are installed at least 10 feet away from objects that could catch fire. Make sure you are well-versed in firepit safety.

Properly Watering Your Lawn

It is important to maintain your investment to keep your lawn up just the way you will with your outdoor firepit or fireplace. For small lawns, it might be more feasible to care on your own. Make sure to water in the mornings and do not overwater. Large lawns can be easy to damage when handling manually. Consider purchasing a sprinkler system that can detect when your lawn needs water and handle the work. This way you will have a great green lawn and more time to spend in it.
 
Learn more about the benefits of an in-ground sprinkler system. To get started with help with sprinklers or firepits, Water Solutions Sprinkler Service can help. As your local go-to sprinkler service, we will install outside your home, provide eco-friendly landscaping and design and handle maintenance. To get started on your next project, call us at 720-435-1495 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to get started on your upcoming project!