Don't get carried away by those lively painted flowers and Spanish motifs decorating that chiminea you've been eyeing online. Before investing in a chiminea, do some research and know where it will be located on your property. Also, consider the following:

• Overall shape and design. Is it crooked or misshapen? Is the funnel/chimney too thick or thin?
• Materials: While clay and terracotta are traditional, but chimineas can also be made of copper, cast iron, steel (like the vintage-inspired ModFire collection), or cast aluminum.
• Is there plenty of space in the fire pit to fit standard-size pieces of wood? If not, you'll have to chop or special order chips, chunks, or smaller pieces of wood.
• Do you live in a zone that bans wood-burning fireplaces, both indoors and outdoors? If so, and you really want a chiminea, then look for a model that runs on gas or liquid propane.

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• Portable function allows the chiminea to move any comfortable place. This genuine chiminea with rustic sun face design complements and enliven any outdoor patio. Wide bowl allows you to use wood or charcoal as you wish.