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Summer Back Yard Fun!

Marple Friends & Neighbors, July 2024

As July arrives and summer is in full swing, people’s thoughts often turn to the quintessential activities and experiences that define the season. For sports enthusiasts, summer means baseball. Whether it’s watching major league games, attending minor league matches or participating in local leagues, baseball is a staple of summer entertainment.

As are 4th of July Celebrations! Independence Day is a highlight of the summer, with thoughts of fireworks, parades and best of all, barbecues, picnics and gatherings with friends and family to celebrate. These gatherings are a time for enjoying good food, conversation and the warm weather.

Outdoor Movie Nights combined with Fire Pit Evenings can bring an all new ambiance to your back yard summer activities. Set up a projector and screen or simply hang a white sheet, provide blankets, pillows and popcorn for a cozy experience. Gather around a gas fire pit for a smoke-free experience. Make s’mores, tell stories or just enjoy the flickering flames.

When it comes to grilling, many people prefer gas grills over charcoal grills for their convenience and ease of use. Here are some reasons why gas grills are favored:

Ease of Starting: Gas grills ignite with the push of a button, eliminating the need for lighter fluid or matches.
Temperature Control: Gas grills offer precise temperature control with adjustable knobs, making it easy to create different cooking zones for various foods.
Quick Shut Down: After grilling, gas grills can be turned off immediately, whereas charcoal grills require time for the coals to cool down before disposal.

Similarly, gas fire pits are a popular choice for outdoor gatherings, offering several advantages over traditional wood fire pits:

Easy Ignition: Gas fire pits start with the push of a button, requiring no kindling or wood chopping.
Adjustable Flame: The flame height and heat output can be easily adjusted with a control knob.
Smoke-Free: Gas fire pits produce no smoke, making them more comfortable and enjoyable.
Low Maintenance: With no ash or wood remnants to clean up, gas fire pits are virtually mess-free. Just turn off the gas when you’re done.

Both gas grills and gas fire pits enhance summer experiences by making outdoor cooking and gatherings more convenient, enjoyable and hassle-free.


About The Author

Fireplace Products
Scott Magness
Scott’s Fireplace Products
484-422-8334

Scott’s Fireplace Products, expertly managed by owner Scott Magness and formerly known as DeYoung’s Fireside Shoppe, was established in 1985 and has been responsible for providing outstanding products and services ever since. With expert support from Scott’s son Ray Magness, expertise includes gas log installations specialties, standard and custom glass enclosures, cast and ceramic fiber gas log sets (for both vented and vent-free applications), direct vent systems and vent-free fireplace systems. Scott has great knowledge to share regarding the many choices of fireplace accessories and related items for home and patio. Stop in to meet Scott and Ray.

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