“Natural gas is typically a better choice if you have access to it, but you’ll need a plumbing professional to install it,” Patrick Schatz of Hearth Products Controls says, adding that natural gas is the top choice because there are no tanks to hide or refill. Natural gas is a great option if you can swing it, but we mostly recommend propane fire pits because of their easy accessibility and installation. Many fire pits today run on 20-pound propane tanks, but some require natural gas, delivered via a connection to your home line. Best Portable: Outland Living Mega Fire Pit.Most Stylish: Ebern Designs Ettinger Outdoor Fire Pit.Best Budget: Bali Outdoors Square Fire Pit Table.Most Durable: Outland Living Robson Fire Table.Best Overall: Bali Outdoors Rectangular Tabletop Fire Pit.

Between ease of use and flexibility of installation, we recommend installing one of these gas fire pits for simple, elegant ambiance and genuine warmth. Moreover, they’re considered appliances, so you can install them closer to your house than wood fire pits, which safety regulations say should sit at least 25 feet away from homes or decks. They provide nice heat without the annoyance of gathering wood or cleaning out ash-just make sure you’re stocked up on propane or natural gas before the weekend. Gas fire pits don’t require attention like a burning fire, maintaining a cozy, consistent flame with the click of a button. Now is the time to get your outdoor space dialed in for summer, whether that be planting new flowers or hosing off patio furniture-but a homey year-round touch you may not have considered is a gas fire pit.

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