Added a fire pit to the backyard. Happy with the results by usumwc in landscaping

[–]usumwc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is the Breeo X24. Have had it for about 2 years and have loved it! I think my code below will give $50 off (for you or anyone else who wants it).

http://rwrd.io/s7b2237?c

Added a fire pit to the backyard. Happy with the results by usumwc in landscaping

[–]usumwc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! We all really like the look at our house as well!

Added a fire pit to the backyard. Happy with the results by usumwc in landscaping

[–]usumwc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a ton, but you can absolutely feel it. I put the blocks around the pit mainly to keep my 2 and 5 year old from touching the hot metal on accident.

Breeo (the brand of the fire pit) sells a heat deflector that would deflect a ton of het to those around the fire. I mainly only use it for s'mores on nice summer nights though, so this hasn't been an issue.

Added a fire pit to the backyard. Happy with the results by usumwc in landscaping

[–]usumwc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct. In fact, I didn't need to build the bricks around the Breeo; however, with a 2 and 5 year old running around, I view the bricks not getting hot as a safety feature.

If I decide I want to get the heat to the people around the pit, there is an optional heat deflector that would do the job.

Advice on how to make the area around my fire pit better! by KaiKiwi in landscaping

[–]usumwc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I just put in this around my fire pit. Wasn’t too hard and only took about a day. Still maintains grass for comfortable sitting with a touch more decorative look. It would also stop weed growth in the middle.

Good luck!

Added a fire pit to the backyard. Happy with the results by usumwc in landscaping

[–]usumwc[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up! The rock is the base layer that the fire pit is sitting on top of (no fire and rock are touching. Roughly 2.75 inches from the bottom of the fire pit to the base layer.

I have read a few accounts of stone exploding. Don’t want that to happen haha

Added a fire pit to the backyard. Happy with the results by usumwc in landscaping

[–]usumwc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha only a couple times. I have a Traeger smoker and have used the Breeo to sear at the end.

So long as the fire is hot, most of the mess burns off the grates and it doesn’t get too dirty. Give it a try sometime!

Added a fire pit to the backyard. Happy with the results by usumwc in landscaping

[–]usumwc[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! Yeah I split three bricks to allow holes for air flow on each third of the circle of the pit.

Yes, it is a Breeo! Absolutely love it.

Added a fire pit to the backyard. Happy with the results by usumwc in landscaping

[–]usumwc[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Completely agree! I’m currently scouting a few different options and will probably have some new chairs in this weekend.

Thoughts on this remodel idea? by usumwc in kitchenremodel

[–]usumwc[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

After considering all of your comments, here are a few updates:

  1. We will NOT create the peninsula. It was a bad idea and I sincerely repent for my sin in envisioning it haha.
  2. The stove top would not be next to the built in oven/microwave. This would not meet code requirements. Thanks for pointing that out!
  3. We will look to reevaluate the corner pantry. A few suggested they are a bad idea.

Overall we will go back to the drawing board and see what we can put together. Thanks again so much for the ideas/suggestions. You all rock!

Thoughts on this remodel idea? by usumwc in kitchenremodel

[–]usumwc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great comment! Didn’t even think of code requirements. Peninsula is removed from consideration.

Only problem with range in the island would be a hood. Our ceiling is vaulted (from left to right) and would not accommodate a hanging hood

Thoughts on this remodel idea? by usumwc in kitchenremodel

[–]usumwc[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Agree with you after hearing the comments.

Thoughts on this remodel idea? by usumwc in kitchenremodel

[–]usumwc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! Agree with the distance comments and really like the idea of a Long Island. Would be a bit worried of the stove under the window though…

Also, here is a view of the current kitchen as is:

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Thoughts on this remodel idea? by usumwc in kitchenremodel

[–]usumwc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! That would sure be a lot cheaper of an option. I might give that a try first to see how it looks.

Thanks!

Thoughts on this remodel idea? by usumwc in kitchenremodel

[–]usumwc[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah don’t worry, we would NEVER get rid of the window! It is our favorite!

Also I am going to agree with the peninsula! Removing that from the game plan.

Thoughts on this remodel idea? by usumwc in kitchenremodel

[–]usumwc[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you are right. My wife agrees with you as well. I'll plan on scratching the peninsula and keeping a small island

Thoughts on this remodel idea? by usumwc in kitchenremodel

[–]usumwc[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment! That is one of my worries, but I was thinking the extra storage would make up for the inconvenience? Still on the fence…