| Are you wondering how to build a fire pit? Please | | | | level. |
| continue reading to learn the steps involved in making | | | | 4. Fill the frame about two-thirds full of sand. Smooth |
| a patio fire pit that you will be proud of. This design | | | | the surface with your hand or a flat tool. |
| is a simple one that a beginner can easily take on. | | | | 5. Now you will place the fire bowl in top of the sand. |
| As a homeowner, creating an outdoor space that | | | | Be sure to put some extra sand up against the bowl |
| your family can use throughout the year is a great | | | | to hold it in place. |
| idea. Chilly summer evenings or fall nights don't need | | | | 6. Add the small gravel or river rocks until the sand is |
| to chase you inside once you've got a cozy fire pit | | | | completely covered. |
| to gather round. Here's what you need to know to | | | | Now you can start to enjoy your patio fire pit. It's |
| install a simple drop in fire pit bowl. | | | | important to be safe when you are dealing with an |
| You will need to get the following materials together | | | | open flame, though. You will want to make sure that |
| to build your fire pit:o Some 2x6 lumbero Galvanized | | | | you haven't placed your patio fire pit too close to |
| screwso Sando Small Gravel or river rockso A steel | | | | your house. |
| fire bowlo Miter sawo Drillo Screwdriver | | | | If you put the fire pit at least 10 feet away from |
| 1. Use the 2x6 lumber to make a frame for your | | | | your house, it should be far enough away. The "10 |
| project measuring 56 inches square. Finish your frame | | | | Foot Rule" also applies to your garage, shed, fence, |
| by taking four more pieces of lumber and using it to | | | | or other structures on your property. When it comes |
| make a decorative edge along the top of your | | | | to your patio furniture, keep chairs and tables at |
| frame. You will want to make sure your edge has | | | | least three feet away from the fire pit. |
| mitered ends so that the corners have a neat | | | | You might want to purchase a screen to keep stray |
| appearance. | | | | embers from flying out. Always be sure that the fire |
| 2. Once the edge is complete, use the screws to | | | | is completely out before you walk away from it, too. |
| attach it to your frame. You can paint or stain your | | | | Keep an eye on the weather; if it's too windy |
| frame, if desired. Make sure that it is completely dry | | | | outside, wait until another time to light the fire. |
| before moving on to Step 3. | | | | Now that you know how to make a fire pit, you can |
| 3. Place the frame in the spot where you want your | | | | easily choose a customized design that will create a |
| fire pit to be situated. Make sure that the frame is | | | | warm outdoor environment in your own backyard. |