There are many ways to enjoy a beautiful evening outside. One of the best ways is to sit around an outdoor fire with friends and family, roast marshmallows, and make s’mores. However, most fire pits you can buy at home improvement stores are either too small or too expensive. This blog post will show you how to build your backyard fire pit to help you save money and have a big enough fire that the whole family can gather around. It is a relatively easy project that can be completed in just a few hours!
Contents
What You Need
The first thing you need to do is gather the materials. For this project, you will need:
- Concrete pavers (the number will depend on the size of your desired fire pit)
- Gravel
- Sand
- Tamp
- Fire bricks (optional)
- Fire-resistant mortar (optional)
- Lava rock or another type of stone for decoration
- Shovel
- Wheelbarrow
- Tape measure
- Level
- Garden hose
- String
- Spray paint (optional)
Once you have all of your materials, it is time to start building!
Step 1: Mark Out The Area
The first step is to mark out the area where you want your fire pit. When choosing the area, it is essential to consider a few things. First, you will want to ensure that the fire pit is not too close to your house or any other structures. It is also important to choose an area that does not have a lot of trees or bushes nearby. Once you have found the perfect spot, use spray paint or string to mark out a circle about three to four feet in diameter.
Step 2: Excavate And Level The Area
Once the area is marked, it is time to start excavating. First, use a shovel to remove all dirt from within the marked circle. Be sure to get down as deep as possible so that the concrete pavers will be stable. Once the hole is dug, use a level to ensure that the surface is even. If not, use dirt from elsewhere in the yard to fill in any low spots.
Step 3: Prepare The Area
If you are using pavers, use a tamp to level the ground once the area is cleared. If you are using fire bricks, this is the time to lay them out in the desired shape of your pit. Once you have them laid out, use a level to make sure they are all even. If not, adjust as needed. Then use mortar (if necessary) to hold them in place. Once the area is prepared, it is time to start pouring the concrete!
