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Winter Patio Design Guide 2025: Tips for Cozy and Stylish Outdoor Spaces
Winter Patio Design Guide 2025: Tips for Cozy and Stylish Outdoor Spaces
Oct 30, 2025
all pyramid-style patio heater glowing at night beside wicker chairs and outdoor seating, creating warmth and ambiance on a modern patio.
Propane vs Electric Patio Heaters: Which One is Right for You?
Sep 15, 2025
Luxury pergola-covered patio at sunset with string lights, fire pit table, and freestanding outdoor patio heaters warming seating areas.
Top Patio Heaters: Best Picks for Every Outdoor Space
Aug 18, 2025
Outdoor patio with a propane patio heater surrounded by lush plants, a round dining table, and fall foliage, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Patio Heater for Your Outdoor Space
Aug 7, 2025
Be Eco-Friendly. Be EcoSmart.
Be Eco-Friendly. Be EcoSmart.
Mar 27, 2024
Build a DIY fire pit for natural gas with these components
How Do I Build a DIY Fire Pit for Natural Gas?
Mar 26, 2024
What’s the Difference Between a Fire Pit, a Fire Table, and a Fire Bowl?
What’s the Difference Between a Fire Pit, a Fire Table, and a Fire Bowl?
Apr 8, 2022
Starfire Designs Decorative Fire Pit Venting Panel
Why Does My Fire Pit Need to Be Vented?
Mar 19, 2021
How to Prep for Spring | Starfire Direct
How to Prep for Spring
Feb 12, 2021
How to Maintain Your Outdoor Furniture & Fire Pits | Starfire Direct
How to Maintain Your Outdoor Furniture & Fire Pits
Jul 17, 2020
How To Prep For Summer | Starfire Direct
How To Prep For Summer
Jun 18, 2020
Concrete Fire Features by Prism Hardscapes | Starfire Direct
Concrete Fire Features by Prism Hardscapes
Apr 15, 2020
DIY Propane Fire Pit | Starfire Direct
Build your DIY Propane Fire Pit
Aug 19, 2019
Patio Dining Must-Haves | Starfire Direct
Patio Dining Must-Haves
May 28, 2019
How Big Should My Fire Pit Be? | Starfire Direct
How Big Should My Fire Pit Be?
May 20, 2019
What’s That?: 5 Grills You Didn’t Know Existed | Starfire Direct
What’s That?: 5 Grills You Didn’t Know Existed
May 13, 2019
Starfire's Guide to BTUs | Starfire Direct
Starfire's Guide to BTUs
May 2, 2019
All About Ethanol | Starfire Direct
All About Ethanol
Mar 18, 2019
Brand Spotlight: Agio | Starfire Direct
Brand Spotlight: Agio
Feb 18, 2019
picnive with 2 champagne glasses and some flowers and vegetables over a picnic blanket
Let the Sparks Fly: Our Guide to a Romantic Night at Home
Feb 4, 2019
Top 10 Hidden Gems | Starfire Direct
Top 10 Hidden Gems
Dec 17, 2018
Top Products of 2018 | Starfire Direct
Top Products of 2018
Dec 3, 2018
A Guide to Fire Pit Materials: Concrete, Copper, Steel, and Tile | Starfire Direct
A Guide to Fire Pit Materials: Concrete, Copper, Steel, and Tile
Nov 5, 2018
Turn Up the Heat: Warm Your Fall Nights with Patio Heaters | Starfire Direct
Turn Up the Heat: Warm Your Fall Nights with Patio Heaters
Sep 13, 2018
little girl pulling red flyer with leaves in the fall season
Top 10 Reasons Why We Love the Fall Season
Sep 10, 2018
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Fire Pit | Starfire Direct
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Fire Pit
Aug 27, 2018
My Starfire Sanctuary | Starfire Direct
My Starfire Sanctuary
Jul 13, 2018
Essentials for Every Backyard | Starfire Direct
Essentials for Every Backyard
Jun 11, 2018
Choosing Your Fuel Source: Propane, Natural Gas, Wood, or Bioethanol? | Starfire Direct
Choosing Your Fuel Source: Propane, Natural Gas, Wood, or Bioethanol?
Apr 11, 2018
The Top 5 Artisan Fire Pits | Starfire Direct
The Top 5 Artisan Fire Pits
Mar 26, 2018
Keep Your Outdoor Living Area Warm This Winter | Starfire Direct
Keep Your Outdoor Living Area Warm This Winter
Dec 21, 2016
Love the Great Outdoors? Seven Tips for Creating the Ultimate Backyard Getaway | Starfire Direct
Love the Great Outdoors? Seven Tips for Creating the Ultimate Backyard Getaway
Dec 15, 2016