How to Build an Inexpensive Fire pit

Directions for creating an inexpensive outdoor fire pit.

Things You'll Need

• Make sure you have ample backyard space and the ordinances allow for backyard burning and fires.
• shovel
• tape measure or yard stick
• stone or bricktape

Instructions

1. Choose a location.
   - make sure the spot is away from trees or structures
   - recommend clear for 100 feet around the pit
   - make sure there are not roots or underground stone.

2. Mark your pit location.
   - recommend a four foot radius
   - this will allow for a average pieces of wood to be burned safely.

3. Dig the circular pit.
   - recommend the depth be at least 1 to 2 feet in depth. This will allow the pit to burn safely if the wind is blowing.
   - this will also allow you to place a grate over the pit for outdoor cooking.
   - after the pit is dug place stone or brick around the pit. I prefer using cement blocks, they are cheaper and they provide a level base around the pit.
   - they pit is ready to go.

Tips & Warnings

• Never have a fire in high winds.

• never leave it unattended.

• do not let children play near an open flame.