How to Build a Backyard Fire Pit Easily
Homemade backyard fire pits make for a cheap and easy centerpiece for outdoor social gatherings, or even just a marshmallow roast. Follow these steps to easily build a backyard fire pit. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Dig a hole in the spot where you want to build your backyard fire pit. It should be an area that has been cleared (a dirt bottom fire pit is best) and roughly 6 inches deep; depending on the size of the fire you plan on building.
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Gather stones for your backyard fire pit. a stone fire pit will keep the fire contained and it also keeps the cost of building a fire pit next to nothing. A combination of large and medium stones work well for a backyard fire pit.
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Pile and stack the stones around the hole that is to be the fire pit. Again, the dimensions of your backyard fire pit will depend on the size of the fire you want to tend. Typically, the higher the stone fire pit, the more enclosed the fire pit, but a well pact stone fire pit of 6 inches is usually sufficient.
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Always practice fire safety when using your backyard fire pit and never leave a fire unattended.
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