Finally built that backyard fire pit everyone wanted

3w ago·1 min read

Got it done this past Saturday. Spent like 6 hours digging, laying the gravel base, stacking the stones I grabbed from the local landscape supplier. My back is killing me but the kids think I'm a hero now. We had s'mores that night and my wife actually put her phone down for once. Totally worth it. If anyone wants tips on the stone pattern or how deep to dig, I'm happy to help.

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JJason B.New Dad3w ago

Six hours is solid work. Did you have to reinforce anything underneath or just go straight to gravel? I'm thinking about doing something similar but worried about it settling after a few months.

PPhilRegular3w ago

This is the kind of project I keep telling myself I'll do and then never actually start. Respect for following through. How's it looking now that it's done?

WWade G.Regular3w ago

That's awesome man, a fire pit is going to be the gathering spot all summer. Six hours is solid work, bet your family is going to love it.

CCraig M.New Dad3w ago

We've been wanting to do something like this at our place. Did you find a good deal on those stones at the landscape supplier?

DDerek S.Regular3w ago

Nice man. Nothing beats sitting around a fire pit you built with your own hands. The kids are gonna love it.

PPedroRegular3w ago

Did you seal the stone or treat it at all? My neighbor built one last year and some of the outer stones started cracking after winter.