Originating in Mexico (dating back to the 16th or 17th century) and Western states like California and Arizona, chiminea fire pits are traditionally handmade of clay and shaped like a bulb. Chimineas ...

As the days get longer, many people are looking for ways to upgrade their outdoor space to make it more comfortable for lounging and entertaining. While some folks favor fire pits and others look to ...

Like a fire pit, a chiminea burns wood to provide warmth outdoors. But it can be easier to enjoy than a pit because smoke flows up the chimney and not into anyone’s face. While they vary in shape, ...

On any given weekend in San Antonio, one is likely to catch a whiff of smoky mesquite or oak smoldering away in the belly of a backyard chiminea. These days, those furnaces are most commonly used as a ...

Chimineas originated in Mexico hundreds of years ago, and can be used for heating, cooking, and keeping bugs away. You might've used a chiminea yourself to stay warm on a cold winter's night. If ...

Originating in Mexico in the 17th century, the original chimineas were used to bake bread. As with the original, modern chimineas are handmade from raw, wet clay, giving each chiminea its own ...

Summer is on the horizon, and naturally, we’re thinking about al fresco entertaining. We’ve got the garden furniture and the barbecue setup, but, even on the warmest days, our patio space can feel ...