{"id":23472,"date":"2023-07-25T10:55:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T17:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=23472"},"modified":"2023-08-08T16:17:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T23:17:20","slug":"6-fire-pits-you-can-make-in-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/6-fire-pits-you-can-make-in-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"6 DIY Firepit Ideas To Spruce Up Any Backyard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adding a DIY fire pit to your backyard is an excellent way to keep the fun going long after dark. However, figuring out the best fire pit design can often pose a challenge. When selecting and building your DIY fire pit, there are many considerations you should take into account, from making sure you avoid using wet stones to giving river rocks several days of direct sunlight to dry properly. If you\u2019re wondering how to build a fire pit \u2014 we\u2019ll show you how. This guide will break down the different types of DIY fire pit ideas you can install, the materials you need for a fire pit area, and what may work best in your home so that you can roast hot dogs and marshmallows around your newly build seating area all night long.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Overlaid Stone DIY Fire Pit<\/h2>\n

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For an artistic-looking DIY fire pit, instead of evenly shaped fire bricks, grab several rough rocks and construct an overlaid stone fire pit. If your pieces are hearty enough you won\u2019t need any cement for this pit either \u2014 but use common sense when building up your walls. All you need to do is stack large rocks in a circle about three rows high. Be sure to use larger rocks for the foundation. Here are some additional tips to secure your structure:<\/span><\/p>\n