4 Fire Pit Accessories To Help You Get Ready for Spring
Nothing says springtime like sitting around the fire pit with family and friends. With the warm weather and spring nights right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about getting your outdoor fire pit area ready. To help you get your backyard area prepared to enjoy the warm weather, we’re going over 4 fire pit accessories to help you get ready for spring.
Benefits of Having Accessories for a Fire Pit
Before we dive into the different types of accessories for an outdoor fire pit and the ways they make your life easier, it’s important to 
discuss the many benefits that come with having an accessorized fire pit area.
You are likely wondering whether or not you need accessories for your outdoor fire pit – the answer is yes!
Accessories for your fire pit help you make the most out of your spring and summer nights outside but also offer a range of other benefits.
There are several benefits to having the right accessories for your fire pit such as:
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Safety: many of the fire pit accessories you’ll find available on the market today are designed for safety. Having the right equipment and accessories for an outdoor fire pit will keep you safe while you and your loved ones enjoy those warm evenings next to the fire.
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Maintenance: fire pit accessories are a great way to keep your outdoor feature looking new and keeping it maintained. We all want our fire pits to last as long as possible, so investing in a few key accessories will go a long way to ensuring your feature stays looking new.
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Protection: one of the best ways to keep your fire pit working like the day you bought it is to protect it. Many of the accessories you can buy for your fire pit are designed to protect it from the elements when it’s not in use. If you have a gas-burning fire pit, then you’ll want to keep the burner and pilots protected from harsh weather.
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Style and Design: a fire pit without any accessories can sometimes look plain and ordinary. Spruce up your outdoor fire pit area with some accessories that go a long way to adding a little style and flair to your backyard or patio area.
These are just a few of the benefits of investing in quality accessories for your fire pit. Keep in mind that some accessories for your fire pit will check all of these boxes, depending on where you buy them, of course.
Fire Pit Accessories
We all love the warm weather but dread the initial spring cleanup and all the time it takes to get the patio and backyard ready for the season. Of course, a lot of this time is usually spent getting your fire pit ready. Luckily, there are several types of fire pit accessories available that will make your job easier and your fire pit more enjoyable.
Adding one or even all of these fire pit accessories will make life easier and help you get your outdoor fire feature ready for spring:
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Fire pit screen
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Fire pit cover
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Fire pit grate
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Fire pit snuffer
These four basic fire pit accessories go a long way to help brighten your outdoor fire pit area and keep you from having to spend hours in the yard cleaning, prepping and maintaining your fire pit.
Let’s take a closer look at each of these as well as some of the ways they’ll make your life easier and your spring nights filled with fun!
1. Fire Pit Screen
A fire pit screen is an excellent way to add some style and flair to your outdoor wood-burning fire pit while keeping you and your loved ones safe.
A screen for your fire pit will protect your friends and family as they gather around the fire for some nighttime fun and enjoyment. A fire pit spark screen doesn’t have to be boring, either.
Fire pit screens are dual-threat fire pit accessories that not only keep you safe but also provide a decorative feature for your outdoor wood features.
When choosing a new fire pit screen for your feature, make the following considerations:
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Size: fire pit screens are available in different sizes to match your fire pit. At Fireplace Doors Online (FDO), we offer made-to-order sizes of fire pit screens, so you never have to worry about buying the wrong size screen for your fire pit.
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Shape: screens for fire pits are available in many different shapes so you can match your fire pit screen with your fire pit. Choose from round, square or rectangular-shaped screens for fire pits in the FDO store.
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Hinges: one of the best types of fire pit accessories you can choose is a hinged fire pit screen. Hinged screens for fire pits make tending to your fires easy, safe and quick – just open the door.
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Frame Materials: outdoor fire pit accessories need to be able to withstand the weather elements such as rain, snow and sleet, so you’ll want a fire pit screen with a frame made from tough materials capable of handling these. Consider only buying fire pit screens with frames made from stainless steel or carbon steel that resists rust and corrosion.
When you consider the different ways you can personalize your fire pit screens and the safety advantages that screens offer, they are certainly an essential accessory for your outdoor fire pits.
Screens make your fire pit safer and much more fun to enjoy. With a fire pit screen from Fireplace Doors Online, you won’t have to worry about kids, pets or other friends and family getting too close to those roaring fire pit fires anymore.
2. Fire Pit Cover
The next fire pit accessory to consider adding this spring is a fire pit cover. A fire pit cover may not be able to help you get your fire pit ready right away, but a cover is an excellent way to make those future spring fire pit cleaning projects a quick and easy task.
Similar to a grill cover, a fire pit cover is usually made of vinyl and weatherproofs your fire pit while it’s not in use. Covers are an affordable option when it comes to fire pit accessories and you can usually find a quality cover ranging from $100-200.
Vinyl and canvas fire pit covers keep the weather out and your fire pit looking new. When you are ready to use your fire pit, simply remove the cover and it’s time to get the fire pit started. You can find fire pit covers in different sizes designed to fit your fire pit opening.
Although covers for fire pits aren’t the most stylish fire pit accessory, they will help keep your fire pit looking new while also protecting it from harsh weather. Then, when next spring rolls around, all you need to do is remove your fire pit cover and you’re ready to start enjoying your outdoor space.
3. Fire Pit Grate
Another one of the most versatile and important accessories for a fire pit is a fire pit grate. Get your fire pit ready for burning fires this spring by investing in a new fire pit grate. A fire pit grate helps promote a steady flow of oxygen to your fires as well as keeps your logs off the damp ground. With spring showers rolling through many parts of the country daily, the ground around your outdoor fire pit is likely to be saturated for the next several weeks. If you plan to enjoy some mild spring evenings outdoors, you’ll certainly need something to keep your logs off the damp, rain-soaked ground.
One of the best parts about a fire pit grate is that it can hold your wood logs for burning or your food for cooking – it’s up to you! Grates for your fire pit will not only help you get those fires started quickly, but they will also add some versatility to your outdoor wood pit by making it possible to cook some of your favorite dishes right in your fire pit.
Some DIY homeowners have doubled up on the number of grates used in their fire pit. This way, they keep their wood logs off the damp ground and cook meals using their fire pit at the same time. You also have the option to add a Char-Guard to your fire pit grate.
A Char-Guard is a heavy-duty mesh screen that can be welded to the bottom of your fire pit grate. Although most fire pit grates are not designed specifically for cooking, you can use the grate in your fire pit for grilling or roasting your favorite foods over an open fire.
Fire pit grates come in a range of sizes and are made from different materials such as stainless steel and carbon steel. This makes them able to withstand the weather elements associated with outdoor use. You’ll find that you want your outdoor fire pit accessories made out of stainless steel or carbon steel so they will resist rust and corrosion and fire pit grates are no different. You need a grate for your fire pit that will hold up against the weather and last you for years to come.
4. Fire Pit Snuffer
What’s better than easily being able to get a fire pit fire started? Easily being able to snuff it out and go inside for the night worry-free, of course. That’s exactly what you need a fire pit snuffer for – quickly, safely and easily put out your fire pit!
Fire pit snuffers also act like metal fire pit covers that can both protect your fire pit while it’s not in use and help ensure you’ve put that fire out before going inside for the night. Fire pit snuffers are available in a range of sizes, shapes and colors to match your fire pit’s opening and design.
Fire pit snuffers are a must-have fire pit accessory for anyone who uses their outdoor feature on a regular or nightly basis. You’ll also keep your gas fire pit burner protected while it’s not in use. That's why having a fire pit snuffer is smart even if you're not burning wood in your outdoor fire pit. If you’ve just installed your feature or are having a new one installed shortly, then this is one of the first accessories you will want for your fire pit.
A snuffer for your fire pit is truly a win-win fire pit accessory that will make getting your outdoor feature ready for spring much easier now and in the future.
There’s no doubt that all of these fire pit accessories will help you get your backyard fire pit area ready for spring. Screens, covers, grates and snuffers are all excellent fire pit accessories that will help make your backyard safer and your fire pit more enjoyable this spring.
Get Ready for Spring with Fire Pit Accessories from Fireplace Doors Online
With spring parties, graduations and other warm-weather gatherings on the horizon, you might not be able to find the time it takes to get your pit up to par for hosting friends and family. If this sounds familiar, don’t stress, Fireplace Doors Online is here to help and we have all of your fire pit needs covered this spring!
At Fireplace Doors Online, we offer a range of standard and made-to-order fire pit accessories designed to make your outdoor space more enjoyable and keep your family safe this season.
Check out our selection of accessories for fire pits including screens, grates and snuffers. Keep your loved ones safe and the fire pit burning in full swing with quality, hand-crafted fire pit accessories from Fireplace Doors Online. We even offer FREE SHIPPING on all orders within the continental US!
Have questions about one of our fire pits or fire pit accessories? Contact us online or give us a call at 888-986-1535 and a member of our knowledgeable sales team will be happy to help!
