Making A Fire Pit Out Of Bricks

Create the first tier of the fire pit by forming a circle alternating the large and mini bricks to create a pattern.

Making a fire pit out of bricks.

If i had room in my backyard i would totally do this. This guide teaches you how to build a fire pit using concrete pavers or concrete blocks for a quick easy backyard upgrade that can be enjoyed in any season. And no this fire pit did not cost 60 to make. Place a row of standard bricks end to end angling them slightly so that they form a circle following the outline of the fire pit bowl.

A wood burning fire pit makes a great outdoor gathering place for friends and family. To build a backyard fire pit with bricks start by digging a circular hole that s 4 feet in diameter and 12 inches deep. Talk about backyard goals. Then use cement bricks to build a 12 inch high wall around the pit leaving about 2 inches between the bricks for circulation.

75 diy firepit and bench. You can alternate them like the ones in the picture to get a more polished look. A 3 ft diameter in ground fire pit creates enough room for a good fire yet keeps everyone close enough to chat and complies with most codes. I have had some old brick the previous owner of my house left behind and i have been wanting to use them for some projects around the house.

Fill the pit with a base layer of river rocks. In this video i. For our project we dug out the area surrounding the fire pit. They have 3 acres of land and i absolutely love how they made their fire pit.

A two tiered fire pit looks even better especially if you add a few stones and pebbles in between the two circles. Check out this awesome fit pit that my parents built in their back yard. Installing a fire pit is a diy project that can be configured for your yard s measurements. Set the fire pit bowl inside the brick circle.

If you want a more decorative fire pit try using concrete blocks of two different colors. Filled it in with landscape fabric to prevent weeds image 2. The first step to make your own fire pit is to dig out a dedicated space in your yard for the fire pit base. If the circle is more than an inch or two uneven remove the higher bricks and dig out the dirt underneath until they re level with the rest.

The following are the fire pit dimensions we used for this project. Using a level make sure the bricks are relatively even all the way around.