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What is my favorite pit and why

What Is My Favorite Pit And Why

I actually have two favorite fire pits and they are my favorites for different reasons. The Chief fire pit is definitely one of my favorites. I think choosing the 37 inch...

Small business Owners

Small business Owners

We are a small business. Brad and I build all our fire pits custom made at order. We started off in our garage nine years ago. Five years ago we...

Cooking over an open Fire

Cooking over an open Fire

Have you ever tried cooking over an open fire? Weather Its Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, steaks, chili Breakfast or s'mores. Cooking over a fire pit can be a fun, interactive, yummy...

Spring by the Fire Pit

Spring by the Fire Pit

Spring is knocking at your door!! The birds are chirping and the sun is shining. Soon things will brighten up. We have just completed three home and garden shows over...

We are looking forward to upcoming home xhows

We are looking forward to upcoming home xhows

Its that time of year again!! The Home Shows are just around the corner and we are busy getting things ready. These Home Shows are the perfect place to get...

What a year 2021

Its hard to believe that we are quickly approaching the end of 2021. This has been a tough year for everyone. Small business like ours have faced many challenges such...

Accessories make the best gifts

At Rough & Rigid we have lots of accessories for your fire pit loving friends and family. Let's begin with the snuffer lid. We make snuffer lids to fit any...

Early Christmas Present

We received an early Christmas present this year. We will be adding another place around the fire pit soon!!  Our daughter Chandley and her husband  Alec are expecting their first...

Creating a backyard Oasis during the pandemic

Creating a backyard Oasis during the pandemic

 Over the last two years with all the lock downs and travel restrictions people started taking their yearly vacation funds and began creating beautiful backyard oasis. Almost like a resort...

Thankful & Grateful

Thankful & Grateful

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday. We had some amazing food and great company. The weather in Kansas has been perfect for fire pits. We have  enjoyed seeing...

Tell me the story about Patrick Mahomes

Tell me the story about Patrick Mahomes

I was sitting at work and received a text message that asked us to make a fire pit for Patrick Mahomes. My first thought is this has to be a...

Dear Santa...

Dear Santa, Could you please bring me a fire pit for Christmas. A big fire pit. One large enough for all my family and friends to sit and enjoy on...

Respect the Rust

Respect the Rust

Once the fire pit is exposed to the elements it will form a layer of oxidation. The fire pits are made of 1/4 inch carbon steel. They are built to...

How Cool is the tilting base!!

One of the favorite features with a Rough & Rigid fire pit is the tilting base. The tilting base allows you to easily tilt the fire pit bowl towards you...

I love Fall

Fall is proof that change is a good thing!! The leaves are turning all the beautiful colors reds, greens, yellows and browns. During the day the temperatures are mild and...

Fall & Fire Pits

Fall fire pit weather is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time to get your fire pit order in so it can be built, shipped and delivered just...