My Yukon fire pit is well worth it.  My wife loves the look, but like the engineering.  The fire is controlled above the pit- which I feel is safer with my kids.  Plenty warm.  We lean the marshmallow rod the pit rim for roasting.  Next day, I empty ash by tipping over and sweeping.  Once just glowing ambers it is cool enough to carry to patio for final burnout.  Then I cover it next day.  Great