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How to Make a Fire Pit Seating Area: Backyard Makeover – Thrift Diving



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

  6. Owl Meat

    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.

  11. NowWhat?

    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?

  14. Jeremy Robbins

    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

  16. Glenn Vallejo

    Hay Serena
    First saw the video for your she shed now this video. You do resourceful and love the end result

  17. WINCHESTER VANDERBILT

    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!

  19. Aaron & Kea

    You did a really great job👍🏾, I was thinking about doing my backyard as well, after we get the deck done.

  23. Krys G

    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?)

  29. DJ Gonzo

    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.

  30. S chabolla

    I know this was quite awhile ago but I just found you❤️ Any idea about the final cost to make this?

  36. Reagans Ghost

    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.

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