| If summer is leaving and there is a plan in mind for the | | | | Then, a stake has to be hammered into edges or |
| family, a fire pit is a good idea that gives warmth in a | | | | perimeter and a string is to be looped over the stakes |
| cool evening and marshmallows can also be cooked in | | | | for marking the outline of the fire pit. At least 2 feet of |
| the backyard. Fire pits are made to contain fire and | | | | soil has to be dug out and a piece of black plastic has |
| prevent it from spreading, it has become so much | | | | to be placed in followed by 4 inches of sand and |
| common readymade ones are now being sold in | | | | gravel each. Now the area has to be leveled and it |
| stores. Conventional fire pits are made from pressed | | | | has to be made sure that it is flat before laying the |
| or stainless steel but they are traditionally made from | | | | base blocks. When the first layer of blocks has been |
| stones, clay or bricks. Traditional fire pits are not very | | | | laid out, the outside of the blocks have to be covered |
| difficult and expensive to build. If extra materials and | | | | with gravel to make the fire pit strong. Continue to lay |
| perfect spot are available for the fire pit, then this | | | | out the other layers of blocks but the diameter of the |
| article will provide useful tips and guide for building a fire | | | | fire pit would have to be checked after laying every |
| pit. | | | | layer for ensuring that the diameter is correct. A steel |
| First, the blueprint of the fire pit design has to be | | | | ring from local garden supply stores need to be |
| carefully sketched and drawn according to the | | | | bought. This is used to hold the fire pit in place and |
| measurements of the space available. The fire pit | | | | making sure that it is round. |
| must never be built near any trees of building in order | | | | Now, the blocks have to be cleaned with a brush and |
| to avoid accidents. Look at the size of fire pit that fits | | | | few gaps have to be left between blocks in every |
| into the backyard. A rough estimate about the required | | | | layer so that the fire can draw air from outside. The |
| materials should be made and the order be placed. | | | | steel ring has to be set in place before putting in the |
| Most of the common materials like landscaping blocks, | | | | steel ring. The firm has to be soaked with water |
| gravel, shovels and barbecue table tops can be | | | | before starting a fire. At least 5 gallons of water and a |
| purchases from local marts. It has to be made sure | | | | shovel should be near the fire pit for putting out the |
| that the landscaping blocks have a height of at least | | | | stray fires. These were the basic steps for building a |
| 6". | | | | fire pit. |