We used SW (“severe weathering”) face brick (also called “common” or “building” brick) to line the outside circle fire pit walls. If your climate doesn’t include freeze/thaw cycles, you can use MW ...

Building a fire pit yourself is a low-cost way to carve out a place for family and friends to gather. DIY-ing the job shouldn't take more than a day.

Key Takeaways Before you begin building a DIY fire pit, ensure you have a spot at least 10-15 feet from any structures.Masonry can become unstable collapse from high heat, so use fire clay bricks ...

Building a DIY fire pit lets you be more creative when it comes to shape, size and stone color choice. Pick a metal fire ring to line the inside of the fire pit, then design the outer walls using ...

Fire pits are a top outdoor design element. Sure, you can buy all kinds of premade outdoor fire features. But if you want to do it yourself, check out these tips on how to build a fire pit. The ...

While building the fire pit I left a few small gaps for ventilation, which I took into account when placing the fire brick. I ended up with three narrow gaps for airflow when all was said and done.

Photo/Tim CarterThis fire pit, while attractive, was built in the wrong location by a homeowner who didn't orient it to the view and prevailing wind direction. Q. Last night I sat around an ...

If you choose a flat spot, you can build your fire pit structure straight up from the ground. If you choose to dig a hole for your pit, call 811 to make sure there aren’t any utilities in your way.

Fire pits are a cozy place to gather with friends and family, and while this is typically positive for a home's value, the ...

Q. A neighbor and his wife got into a big fight about their outdoor deck and fire pit. I couldn’t help but overhear. The husband thought he was building the deck a good size with the fire pit in ...

Prefabricated fire pits are easy to set up and often more affordable than building one yourself. Still, they offer fewer design options and don’t generally last as long as a DIY fire pit. Even ...

Building a DIY fire pit lets you be more creative when it comes to shape, size and stone color choice. Pick a metal fire ring to line the inside of the fire pit, then design the outer walls using ...