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 is that they won’t warp or rot, even in direct sun or cold conditions. Aluminum is naturally resistant to water and rust, meaning these outdoor kitchen cabinets will stay looking as nice as they day they were installed, even in bad ..read more

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 while you read:      1. Do you want a stone kitchen or do you want to use metal outdoor kitchen cabinets? This is our very first question we ask anyone who calls in asking about an outdoor kitchen. Either one can be beautiful and functional, but they off ..read more

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 as people want to add an outdoor kitchen but want a sleeker, modern look. Each style of kitchen can be beautiful, and each has its own advantages. Sleek, Modern Style Outdoor Kitchens After helping contractors build masonry outdoor kitchens for ye ..read more

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 kitchen cabinets have grown to become popular options. As the market becomes more familiar with powder-coated aluminum kitchen sets, many people are leaning towards the benefits of the durable and inexpensive characteristics they offer. Aluminum Outdoor Kitchens vs. Stainless Steel With less environmental impact and more ..read more

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 Massachusetts, the kit was supplied by our dealer Landscape Depot in Milford, MA. Back in 2018, the mason who built this fireplace (and did an amazing job!) used a Contractor Kit to create it. These days, we’d recommend using a New Age Kit to create this fireplace configurati ..read more

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 percent and studies have shown that spending time sitting by a fire is beneficial for your physical and emotional health.  It’s clear that adding “Outdoor Fireplace Installation” to your service offerings can be a boon for your business, but one of the most common complications installers ..read more

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 and masons to showcase their stone work and can easily be customized to fit with the client’s wishes.  Transforming an outdoor living space is different for everyone who undertakes it. The perfect outdoor living space might mean a fire pit fo ..read more

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 your outdoor cooking possibilities.  Imagine you’ve worked hard to plan your outdoor room perfectly. You’ve got a beautiful patio or deck, a portico to keep the elements at bay, a fireplace for cooler nights, a TV above it for baseball games (or Netflix!), and the perfect outdoor kitch ..read more

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 are easily customizable to create the fireplace of anyone’s dreams. Whether it’s a huge firebox or a super tall chimney, each kit comes in a variety of sizes which can then be added onto to build your “just right” outdoor fireplace. Here’s a basic guideline of the different ways ..read more

Beautiful all-brass burners come at a pretty penny, but what if we told you that you could have the same performance at a lower price point if you combine stainless steel tubing with the brass Venturi jets that produce that gorgeous flame? Behold, the Hybrid Stainless Brass Bullet Burner! Introducing a fresh, new choice when selecting your gas fire pit insert.  A few years ago, responding to our customers’ requests for “better fire,” we found the Brass Bullet Burner from The Outdoor Plus. These magnificent, high-quality brass burners produced flames that were (and still are) astounding. T ..read more