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How to Build Fire Pits

Are you new to the hot world of building fire pits? There's so much to learn and consider that you just don't know where to start? Relax, we've got you covered. You can learn from the collective knowledge of the Hometalk community on our discussion boards, slideshows, DIY video tutorials, and lots of innovative projects. Happy planning!

How to Build a DIY Fire Pit- No Matter Your Budget or Skill Level

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How to Build a DIY Fire Pit- No Matter Your Budget or Skill Level

Build a Fire Pit in 5 Steps

Step 1: Create your space

Using pavers of your choice, make a circle. The circle should create the space for your fire pit - you will need about 12 large pavers.

Step 2: Add height and layers

Add 3 rows of pavers, building the fire pit up. The “walls” will keep your fire from spreading. You can already see your fire pit taking shape.

Step 3: Add paving for your floor

To accommodate the circular shape of your fire pit, you will need a few triangular shaped pavers along with the square ones.

Step 4: Finish your floor

You may need to knock some of the pavers in with a hammer. Then, add paver sand. Spread it evenly between all the cracks and gaps.

Step 5: Sweep away spare sand

Any sand left over after you have filled the gaps between paving stones can be swept up and thrown away. Your fire pit is ready for action!

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Top Projects for Building Fire Pits

Here are the top fire pit projects. Release your inner DIY spark.

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From Fire Table to Firepit

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Inexpensive DIY Fire Pit

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Light Your Table on Fire... (Seriously!)

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Our Homemade Firepit -  From All Repurposed Materials

Our Homemade Firepit - From All Repurposed Materials

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Charcoal Grill Fire Pit

Charcoal Grill Fire Pit

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Fondue Pot to Table Top Solar Fountain & Fire Pit

Fondue Pot to Table Top Solar Fountain & Fire Pit

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Stage-One of My Up-Cycled Backyard--The Fire Pit:

Stage-One of My Up-Cycled Backyard--The Fire Pit:

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How to Make a Concrete Fire Pit

How to Make a Concrete Fire Pit

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Smores Bar!

Smores Bar!

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Ready for S’Mores

Ready for S’Mores

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Popular Slideshows for Building Fire Pits

Fire pit projects galore in our slideshow gallery. Find your inspiration.

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15 Fabulous Fire Pits For Your Backyard

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11 Fantastic Fire Pit Ideas to Heat Up Your Yard

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30 Neat Ideas To Upgrade Your Backyard

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Exciting Fire Pit Building Videos

Looking for video tutorials on how to build your very own fire pit yourself?

3 Ways to Make a Backyard Fire Pit — Just in Time for Fall!

3 Ways to Make a Backyard Fire Pit — Just in Time for Fall!

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Portable Fire Pit in Just 5 Minutes!

Portable Fire Pit in Just 5 Minutes!

If you're looking for fire pit ideas, this DIY outdoor fire pit is the easiest project imaginable. I...

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Family Fire Pit - Save up to 85% by DIYing It!

Family Fire Pit - Save up to 85% by DIYing It!

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Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Fire Pit Building Projects

The best DIY fire pit projects for you. Sure to spark your creativity!

Inspirational In Ground Fire Pits

Inspirational In Ground Fire Pits

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DIY Flameless Fire Pit

DIY Flameless Fire Pit

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Mini Fire Pit

Mini Fire Pit

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Make an Inexpensive Backyard Fire Pit

Make an Inexpensive Backyard Fire Pit

When we moved into our house, our backyard was a big (we have a half acre lot), empty, BORING blank...

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Fire Pit Patio

Fire Pit Patio

I have always wanted a patio type fire pit, and I found the one I loved on Pinterest. I showed my...

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Pallet Deck With Fire Pit

Pallet Deck With Fire Pit

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Popular Fire Pit Building Discussions

Here are the discussions Hometalkers are having now about how to build fire pits.

What to do with firepit ashes.

Carol MCarol M

We have a garbage can full of ashes from our firepit. Is spreading...

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Any way to keep a fire pit screen from rusting?

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We just put an in ground fire pit in the yard and I'm probably going...

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Any way to keep a fire pit screen from rusting?
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Is it ok to place sand at the bottom of an outdoor firepit?

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What are good materials to put around a brick fire pit?

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Got a Fire Pit Building Question?

Has a fire pit question got you stumped? Ask our DIYers here.

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New Building Fire Pits Projects

Here are the hottest DIY fire pit projects on the web. Check them out!

Backyard Firepit

Backyard Firepit

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Portable Fire Pit in Just 5 Minutes!

Portable Fire Pit in Just 5 Minutes!

If you're looking for fire pit ideas, this DIY outdoor fire pit is the easiest project imaginable. I...

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Backyard Fire Pit

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Inexpensive DIY Fire Pit

Inexpensive DIY Fire Pit

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Family Fire Pit - Save up to 85% by DIYing It!

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Build A Fire Pit

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Browse Fire Pit Building Projects

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DIY Fire Pit Area

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Concrete Fire Bowl

Concrete Fire Bowl

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Down Home Southern Firepit

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How to Make Firestarter Pellets For Free!

How to Make Firestarter Pellets For Free!

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This AMAZING natural stone backyard makeover was recently installed in Stevens, PA located in...

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