Backyard Fire Pit DIY Projects
Outdoor retreats at our living spaces have become the norm. A fire pit in your backyard is a great way to gather neighbors, friends and family. Below are six different types of fire pits that are great DIY projects.
1. Concrete Fire Pit Bowl
A fire pit bowl is a simple design and can go with any outdoor area. If you are looking for a good amount of heat, this is not the look for you. A fire pit bowl puts off more lighting ambiance than anything but if it is big enough, it can heat up some s’mores.
In order to make a concrete fire pit bowl, you will need to decide the size of your bowl and its placement. You will need a quick-dry concrete mix, large plastic bowls for molding the bowl, pam or any non-stick cooking spray, a masonry or margin trowel, a bucket for mixing concrete, sandpaper or sanding machinery, fire-safe lava stones and gel fuel cans.
2. Tabletop Fire Pit
A tabletop fire pit is perfect for a small backyard or a patio. It is also your safest option for smaller children. A fire-top table is also a great option for those on a budget.
Stone and wood is a classic style that will go with almost any backyard. Here are the materials you will need to create one. You will need an existing fire pit (such as a mobile firepit), wooden boards, screws and metal brackets, a sander, wood finish stain and polyurethane for waterproofing.
3. Mobile Fire Pit
A mobile fire pit is your best bet if you are always changing things around in your yard. A mobile fire pit can be created by just stacking stones. This way it can be moved around often making it flexible.
To create a mobile fire pit you will need fireproof concrete blocks, a large removable fire pit bowl or fire pit foyer and a fire pit grate. Make sure you choose a place to place the structure, then place the removable bowl in the center of the area and build the blocks around it to form the foundation and the last step will be to insert a fire pit bowl with your stone ring and put in the grate.
4. Garden Fireplace
A nice design that will also be a garden fixture in your design as well as a firepit. This design provides heat and a little bit of ambiance. When it is not used for a fire pit, it can also be a great place to store firewood.
To create a garden fireplace you will need a shovel, spirit level, a long iron pole to determine the center of the fireplace, string and spray paint, sand, cobblestones and gravel.
5. Stone Fire Pit
A square concrete fire pit is a perfect stone fire pit. A stone fire pit is permanent and you will need to put some thought into placement. The good news is the stone fire pit is easy to build.
To create one you will need a shovel, stone blocks, will caps, decorative lava stones, a fire ring, burning wood and gravel.
6. Backyard Fireplace
A backyard fireplace is a nice permanent feature that can add a lot of ambiance and heat to your outdoor living space. This project is a little more intricate and not as easy to build. A backyard fireplace is a way to go to impress!
