GET YOUR BACKYARD GLOWING With the Perfect Outdoor Fireplace
As more and more homeowners are seeking to bring the indoors to the outdoors, fireplaces and firepits are a “hot” commodity for making that happen. There are several details to consider if you want to create maximum ambiance while providing your family or guests with a little light and warmth. Placement The possibilities are nearly endless, but consider the unique features of your backyard when deciding where to put your fireplace or firepit. Placing it by a pool or hot tub provides a perfect area to dry off and warm up. If your home has a garden, build your fireplace near its edge to integrate it into the foliage. If you go for a big and bold design, place it somewhere so that you can still visibly appreciate it from inside your home. And always take climate into consideration when deciding where to locate your fireplace. Protect it from too much sun or rain exposure. Design Fireplaces and pits these days range from circular bowls to a traditional in-wall or double-sided setup. Your design should help you achieve what you want most out of a fireplace. If you want more of a camping or outdoorsy feel, opt for a round bowl. If you’re creating a communal place to gather, a double-sided fireplace allows for more seating flexibility. How you fuel your fire — gas, propane, or natural wood — will play into its aesthetic
appeal as well. You can even add a brick oven for baking pizza or other barbecue options for a more unique look.
Size The size of your fireplace will determine how many people can gather around and enjoy it. If you like to entertain large crowds, you’ll need a bigger size, perhaps one with an extended hearth. If you plan for small gatherings, you can find pits or places as small as 3 feet in diameter. Take the size of your yard into consideration as well — bigger yards can house larger pits, while a large pit may look oversized in a smaller yard. Firepits and fireplaces make for great outdoor gathering spots. The heat and light they provide also allow you to use your backyard for more of the year. Make yours a thoughtful addition to your outdoor space, and you’ll create a fun and unique focal point for your backyard.
A Tradition We’re Excited to Uphold TONY’S TURKEY TROT
Every November, Wolf Retirement Navigation sponsors Tony’s Turkey Trot. We’re thrilled to be able to say that this year, after some careful considerations and provisions, the organization has decided to go through with hosting a live turkey trot for those runners who want to come out to participate on Thanksgiving morning. Our team will be there with our Gatorade and coffee booth and tent, and Adam will be “wobbling” the 5K to beat his time last year. He’s a lot lighter, so he better improve his time! Keep in mind that this is the first year they will have staggered start times in order to practice safe social distancing. This will be the sixth annual Tony’s Turkey Trot and also our sixth year sponsoring this amazing 5K run to raise awareness and support those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). This year, the Tony Meduri TBI Fund, Inc. is partnering with UF Health
Jacksonville, which has a long history of treating and caring for patients who have suffered TBIs. As always, this year’s event is on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26, in beautiful Atlantic Beach. Your participation, whether you sign up to run, sponsor the event, or do both, advances lifesaving care
and we’ll see you in Atlantic Beach bright and early on Thanksgiving Day!
during the early critical stages of TBIs and supports the holistic care of TBI survivors in our community. To learn more, sign up, or volunteer, visit TBIFundInc. com. No matter if you’re running (or walking) or hitting the pavement, participating in this event means you’re supporting so many people in need in our very own community, and we want to thank you for that. So get revved up,
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