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• This inspired me to try create my own chimenea from chicken wire and cement. For the design I was inspired by this Instructable by Tim Anderson of his chimenea made from an old propane tank . I wanted it to resemble a Maori tiki face,

• This charming little chimenea will brighten up your patio or backyard with a 360-degree view of the fire. It's also designed to funnel smoke up and away, so it won't get in your eyes. This exquisite little fire pit is lined with a wire mesh bottom to hold stones and a gel fuel can.

• Pavers are used to create the space and to build a fireplace in one corner of the patio. Add some patio furniture and you have a cozy outdoor room. With this outdoor fireplace plan, you’re building a propane fireplace out of items such as angle iron, aluminum angle and gauge sheet metal.

You’re going to be building a fireplace from the ground up with this outdoor fireplace plan. The plans call for you to start with the concrete base, and then the fire hearth, throat, arch bar and the rest of your fireplace. You have the option to add features such as tile to give it a beautiful but durable exterior.

For the design I was inspired by this Instructable by Tim Anderson of his chimenea made from an old propane tank . I wanted it to resemble a Maori tiki face, complete with paua shells for eyes. The pupils are formed by holes in the shells and the concrete wall so they will flicker with the light of the fire, just like Tim's chimenea.

Even though campfires get most of the glory, homeowners are embracing the romantic appeal of enjoying a fire in their very own backyards. More and more, when deciding on the best ideas for backyards, an outdoor fireplace or a fire pit is becoming a focal point in the design.

This charming little chimenea will brighten up your patio or backyard with a 360-degree view of the fire. It's also designed to funnel smoke up and away, so it won't get in your eyes. This exquisite little fire pit is lined with a wire mesh bottom to hold stones and a gel fuel can.