The diameter of the circle should be slightly larger than the outside dimensions of the fire pit ring you re preparing to build.
What to do around a fire pit.
Fire pits commonly consist of an inner wall an outer wall a cap i e a flat tabletop like surface around the opening at the top of the pit and decorative stones or rocks in the center.
If you are building a circular fire pit in your yard drive a stake at the center of what will be the fire pit location.
A vast cobalt sky covered in twinkling stars is overhead and a cozy crackling fire gives off a warm glow.
Clear an area at least 7 feet outward from the fire pit on all sides.
After a little work it turned out to be the perfect place to circle round in late evenings.
You ve got the perfect scenery and now all you re missing are some fun things to do.
It s best to keep the back legs of furniture about 6 to 7 feet away from the pit.
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Here are some great ideas to help you make the most of your new backyard focal point.
The first step to make your own fire pit is to dig out a dedicated space in your yard for the fire pit base.
These firepits give you a location to put the fire as well as a cozy location to enjoy the evening with your loved ones.
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This particular fire pit cost 250 with the brick design.
This fire pit design idea is simple and can be done for less than 300.
It s a great way for the whole family to bond.
Personally i like round pits because they look great with my outdoor décor so i mainly looked at round firepit area ideas though some square designs did catch my eye.
The following are the fire pit dimensions we used for this project.
For families with children telling campfire stories around the fire is a cinema cliche for a reason.
But what can you do around the fire pit.
Mark out the fire pit.
Use marking paint tied to a string to draw a circle around the stake.
Find out how to build a fire pit in your backyard.
Make any evening memorable with the magic of a fire pit.
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Make sure you ll have enough room for outdoor furniture around the fire pit.
Dig out the soil around the fire pit to a depth of about 2 to 4 inches removing all the dead plants and grass.