I created a DIY fire pit for my backyard one summer, but it needed seating and a walkway, which I created in this video. A fire pit is a warm, cozy, and safe place to see family and friends outdoors, especially during these times. Watch and see how to use a fire pit kit with stones to create a fire pit with a stone walkway and seating.
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0:00 – Intro and “BEFORE” pics
0:33 – Creating the circle/shape of the fire pit seating area.
1:03 – Use a string trimmer to outline the fire pit seating area shape.
1:29 – Use a cultivator to break up the earth. (I’m using the RYOBI cultivator which you can find here: https://homedepot.sjv.io/QqNNa
1:39 – Edgers used: Pavestone from Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/AYKXx
2:08 – Tools used and digging the perimeter of fire pit.
3:21 – Clearing out fire pit seating area.
3:56 – Adding weed block fabric. (NOTE: I didn’t use sand because I have clay soil and didn’t feel I needed the added support to keep the edgers in place. The edgers have NOT shifted over time).
4:58 – Adding cardboard. (NOTE: You do NOT have to use cardboard. I used it for extra weed block, but mostly just wanted to recycle it).
5:49 – Lining edges along the seating area. (NOTE: Use weed block pins to keep it in place).
6:20 – Adding pea gravel (NOTE: I added about 25 bags, but could have used more).
7:18 – Using up extra edgers.
7:32 – Using extra edges for planters.
8:02 – Laying indoor/outdoor patio rug.
8:10 – Seating up folding chairs. Find them here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/388COdq
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38 Comments
For the materials list, including the chairs used, visit the blog post – https://thriftdiving.com/build-diy-fire-pit/?utm_campaign=Social-Media&utm_medium=Comments&utm_source=YouTube
Hold up…….u have a husband?????? That watched you do all this😳😶😕
Wow that looks amazing. Great job
What was the yellow thing in beginning. Thanks
That looks awesome 👌
Great video, this is how more DIY videos should be – it actually feels like you're learning with us. It ends up being a lot more useful and informative that going through the motions with brief, vague steps wrapped up in ten minutes.
Thanks for your honesty and sharing this experience! It looks fantastic!!
I really like how you showed your mistakes because I feel like I would do the same thing!
You are doing a such good job! I want to do mine too
Super Woman!!!!
Do you find yourself tripping over those 5 inch pavers often with the extra two inches sticking out? I’m contemplating using standard 2 1/4inch concrete bricks since they’re less expensive and will be more level with the grass and gravel. Do you think a 1 inch base layer of gravel tamped down beneath the fabric followed by 2 inches would be sufficient?
Husband should’ve helped with the whole thing lol
Awesome! Girl power!
I find it sad that you feel the need to explain your woman power story in regards to the home depot associate.
Also, you should try to convert that fire pit into a smokeless style by adding air flow in at the bottom, leave a gap between the ring and the stone then drill holes at the top of the ring. Then put on a capstone to seal it in. Will help keep the smoke from plowing into some ones face
That's beautiful!
Hay Serena
First saw the video for your she shed now this video. You do resourceful and love the end result
Great job but that weed block fabric is awful!! Everything I use it, weeds the next year. So I like the cardboard idea. I put it down, soaked it and left openings around plants. So far so good!
I really appreciate this video. You worked hard at this!
You did a really great job👍🏾, I was thinking about doing my backyard as well, after we get the deck done.
This is helping me with my Eagle Scout project! Thank you!
100% completely wrong and yet still makes a instructional video
Nice. Hope the weeds don’t grow into those stones like mine. Huge pain to remove an overgrown rock garden.
You go gurl! I'm very impressed that you didn't give up, outside work is exhausting! 🥵 I'm curious, how long did it take from start to finish? What was your estimated cost on both projects? (Fire pit, walkway and sitting area?)
This is exactly what I want to do in my new backyard! You did a great job!
it sucks.
Beautiful. You’ve inspired me!
Outstanding!
Absolutely amazing. You did such a great job.
Great job! Sand, in my opinion is more of a nuisance than it is beneficial to the project. Every patio and pathway I've seen that had sand under the pavers ends up with sand working its way to the surface either from ants or heavy rain bringing it up. P.s. they make staples for the weed fabric that keep it in place.
I know this was quite awhile ago but I just found you❤️ Any idea about the final cost to make this?
Wow! Great Job. I need to build one soon. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
Oh my god! I love this!
what husband would let his wife do this alone ?
6:40 so you did need some MAN power after all…hmmmm
Looks like a 5 year-old put together the pavers
folks, please for the love of God, do no waste money on bags of pea gravel at $6-10 a pop.
call your local stone quarry or landscaping store and ask for price per tonnage. the cheapest pea gravel cost around $50-80 per ton.
This girl probably paid over a grand for something she could have done for less than $400.
This backyard organization looks beautiful! Here in Brazil I just started making videos like this on my channel. Congratulations!
Gorggg