Outdoor fireplaces offer a relaxing and warm choice while one enjoys an evening outside. There's nothing like sitting and enjoying around a cozy little fire with family and friends. Many homeowners have rediscovered the appeal of outdoor living and dining and they want to bring the ambience of the hearth outdoors.

The outdoor fireplaces are good to add warmth to the garden, patio, backyard or pool area. Manufacturers are increasingly coming out with different kinds of outdoor fireplaces to reflect this alfresco trend. The outdoor fireplaces are available in a multitude of varieties and styles. One of the most poplar fireplaces are clay "chimeneas" usually found in the gardens. They are very decorative and have inside bottom insulated with either sand or volcanic rock. Otherwise, the heat can get too intense, causing the clay to crack, not only ruining the chimenea but creating a fire hazard. These are meant for a small, ambient flame, offer low heat and are quite attractive.

The outdoor fireplaces are usually designed to burn wood, charcoal or pressed wood logs. They often have heavy gauge steel porcelain finish. They can also be used to cook food. Fire can be easily extinguished by removing the screen assembly and positioning the top lid directly onto the bottom bowl to smother fire.