Okay, so I’ve always wanted a fire pit in my backyard. You know, somewhere to chill with friends, roast some marshmallows, tell spooky stories… the whole deal. I looked at buying one, but they were either super expensive or kinda flimsy. So, I thought, “Why not just build one myself?” I mean, how hard could it be, right? (Famous last words, I know!). I decided to go with bricks because, well, they look cool and seemed pretty straightforward.
Getting Started
First, I grabbed a bunch of bricks. I didn’t really measure anything precisely, I just eyeballed it. It’s a fire pit, not a rocket ship. I found a spot in the yard, kinda away from the house and any low-hanging trees. Safety first, people! Then I cleared the grass.I just used an old shovel.
The Building Process
I started laying the bricks in a circle. No mortar or anything, just stacking * took a little while to get the circle, I got there! I kept stacking, making the walls higher. I wasn’t going for perfection, just something that would hold a fire. It ended up being about three bricks high, seemed good enough.
- Digging the circle base.
- Laying the first row.
- Stacking.
The Finished Product
And… that’s it! Seriously. It’s just a circle of bricks. But you know what? It works! I threw some wood in there, lit it up, and boom! Instant fire pit. It’s not fancy, it’s probably a little uneven, but it’s mine. And we’ve already had some awesome nights hanging out around it. Totally worth the effort, and way cheaper than buying one. If i can do it,I think anyone can do it!
