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Benefits of Challenger Outdoor Cabinets

By Rebecca / August 15, 2023

Once you’ve settled on metal cabinets for your outdoor kitchen project, there are many brands on the market. Here are a few benefits specific to aluminum outdoor cabinets from Challenger Designs that may make them the best fit for your outdoor kitchen.    Crafted From High-Quality Powder-Coated Aluminum One important benefit of Challenger outdoor cabinets…

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10 Questions to Ask When Planning an Outdoor Kitchen

By Rebecca / August 14, 2023

Whether you are building an outdoor kitchen for yourself or for a client, we find that there are 10 questions to ask when planning an outdoor kitchen. Getting the conversation rolling with the following questions can ensure that any outdoor kitchen is truly functional and makes your client happy. Get the checklist to read from…

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Sleek Modern Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets

Outdoor Kitchen Style: Traditional vs. Modern

By Rebecca / August 1, 2023

Our first question to our kitchen customers is “What style of outdoor kitchen are you looking for? Do you want traditional stone kitchesn or are you looking for the modern style with metal outdoor kitchen cabinets?” For years, traditional masonry outdoor kitchens have dominated the market, but recently metal kitchen have started making an appearance…

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Aluminum Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets vs. Stainless Steel

By The Fire Farm Team / July 6, 2023

When looking at some of the sleek, modern outdoor kitchens on the market, one pressing question is: aluminum vs. stainless steel. Outdoor kitchens come in many different styles, such as traditional stone, stainless steel, and aluminum. All three have their benefits, but metal outdoor kitchen cabinets have grown to become popular options. As the market…

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Backyard Pavilions: Outdoor Living Trend 2023

By The Fire Farm Team / July 5, 2023

We love it when contractors who use our Outdoor Living products send us photos of their finished work. One of the trends we’ve seen developing in these pictures is the emergence of backyard pavilions as a desired feature in 2023.    Why build a backyard pavilion?  What drives you indoors? It’s usually one of two…

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How to Build Our Most Popular Finished Outdoor Fireplace

By Rebecca / May 10, 2023

Although we’ve seen many, many beautiful outdoor fireplaces made from our Stone Age kits, when people come looking for inspiration on our site, they often ask us how to recreate this particular one.  This earns it the title of our “most popular finished outdoor fireplace.” Made from a Stone Age kit by a contractor in…

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How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace

By The Fire Farm Team / May 8, 2023

Fireplaces make up the backbone of outdoor living spaces. Learning how to build an outdoor fireplace by using a kit can speed up the installation process and make getting the proper draft easier.   An outdoor fireplace is a great addition to a home – it can increase property value by as much as 12…

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Outdoor Fireplace Contractor Spotlight: Pete Proulx Landscaping

By Rebecca / March 22, 2023

In the New York/New Jersey area, the landscaping experts at Pete Proulx Landscaping work hard to design outdoor living areas that work with a family’s needs, and then harmonize with the environment. They frequently use Outdoor Fireplace Kits to build the base of their fireplaces and fire pits. The kits form the structure for landscape architects…

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Saber side burner in a Stone Age kitchen

Why you want a side burner in your outdoor kitchen

By Rebecca / September 29, 2022

When we’re helping people plan their dream outdoor kitchen at Fire Farm, a lot of people ask, “Do I really need a side burner?” Of course, there’s a difference between “need” and “want” but the truth is, if you’re building your perfect outdoor living space, you’ll find you might want a side burner to expand…

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How to Get the Height You Want for an Outdoor Fireplace

By Rebecca / September 20, 2022

A common question we get asked by homeowners and contractors is “How do I get my outdoor fireplace to be X feet high?” Here’s a breakdown of how you can use different pieces to achieve the height you are looking for—whether that’s human sized or super human.  Fire Farm’s outdoor fireplace kits from Stone Farm…

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