Can I repair a broken clay chiminea?

cracked chiminea

Clay chimineas are specially designed to withstand heat, but they can sometimes crack all the same. Leave yours outdoors in winter and wet, frozen clay can crack off in chunks or break the body at vulnerable points, for example where the neck meets the body. Drop one and, like dropping a terracotta plant pot, it’ll […]

Essential clay chiminea safety FAQs

clay chiminea

Are you new to chiminea life? Do you have any questions? Here are some essential clay chiminea safety FAQs for you. Here’s what you need to know. Can my clay chiminea explode? If so, why? Chimineas are designed for small fires. There’s never any need for an enormous roaring blaze. The clay heats up like […]

How to clean a fire pit

You’ve invested in a beautiful fire pit. You’ve fallen in love with the way it’s so easy to light, the way it burns so well, gives off so much heat, and makes such a cool focal point for your garden. But after a few uses it’s starting to look mucky. While there’s nothing wrong with […]