Halloween is almost upon us, AKA All Hallows Eve, the night when spirits go walking and life goes all spooky. We’ll be firing up our chiminea to toast marshmallows and roast apples on sticks, a treat combined with plenty of spicy mulled wine. What about you? Whatever you’re up to this year, it’s interesting to […]
Are you planning to site your chiminea on the lawn? If so special our chiminea floor protector mat might be a good idea, and many of our chimineas come with a metal stand to keep the grass from getting singed. We also sell chiminea guards to keep sparks from getting where they shouldn’t. But what […]
You spend lots of time outdoors. Or that’s your ambition. Either way, you may as well make your outdoor space an interesting and entertaining place to be, somewhere your friends, family and guests like to be because it’s a bit different. And that can include visual treats like DIY garden art and sculpture. It’s a […]
Every chiminea deserves a solid base to safely stand on, a surface that won’t get burned or heat damaged, something good and sturdy. You can stand a chim on a wooden deck or concrete or stone patio, of course, even on the grass or bare earth if you like, but why not add some colour […]
You’re suffering from chiminea envy. Your friends/neighbours/family have a lovely big garden, and they’ve created the most amazing outdoor entertainment area complete with an absolutely massive cast iron chiminea. Your patio, on the other hand, isn’t much bigger than a couple of double beds. A big chim will take up far too much room. What […]
Well it looks like the heatwave is well and truly over, and we’re back to a normal British summer combining sunshine, clouds and rain. For some it’s a relief, for others it’s a shame. But however you feel about the super-hot spring and summer we’ve just experienced, the return of rain means it makes sense […]
All over the nation moorlands, woods, forests and grasslands are ablaze, thanks to the unprecedented heatwave: North Wales, Scotland, Staffordshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester… the list goes on. At the same time fires are great fun, which is why our fire pits fly off the shelves so fast, especially in weather like this. The tension is […]
Every now and again we like to gather together a bunch of common chiminea questions, regularly asked by our customers, and answer them for you. It’s that time again. Here are answers to some of the chiminea questions we’ve been asked more than once in the past couple of months. It’s really hot and dry […]
Chimineas and outdoor furniture go together like strawberries and cream. Is your patio furniture made of wood, or is it plastic, UPVC, metal or wicker? Whatever it’s made from it’ll last a lot longer if you look after it properly. Here’s how, plus a few cool ideas about creating your own garden furniture instead of […]
Last time we took a look at our sumptuous contemporary chimineas in all their sleek modern glory. This time we thought we’d explore the world of the cast iron chiminea, always a popular choice and as rugged as it gets. What is cast iron? Cast iron is defined as an iron-carbon alloy with a carbon […]