Building Your Perfect Fire Pit on a Budget

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How to build a DIY fire pit as a beginner. A complete guide for your backyard project!
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Build a DIY fire pit in your backyard and enjoy evenings around the fire. We explore all the materials, stones, fire ring inserts, leveling and drainage options you’ll need to build a fire pit as a beginner. This is an easy outdoor diy project you can tackle in one day!
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0:00 Lots of Fire Pit Options!
0:40 Picking the Right Stones
3:30 Which Fire Ring is Right for You?
5:49 Best Location for a Fire Pit
6:34 Laying out the Fire Pit Space
7:40 Digging out Your Fire Pit Base
8:30 Adding Drainage to the Pit
10:20 Leveling for the Stones
12:20 Laying the First Row of Pavers
13:50 Adding the 2nd and 3rd Layers
15:10 Installing the Fire Ring and Fill Stones
15:58 Cost Breakdown and Thoughts

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@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

See how I made this Fire Pit Smokeless! - ukposts.info/have/v-deo/o6F3aGOxfmaIlKM.html

@trishakauffman4621 Рік тому

You're definitely committed to doing things just perfectly. Me I'm just grabbing stones out of the woods, dropping them on the ground and hoping for the best.

@kosta2177 10 місяців тому

Yeah, that’s what I call “Natural look” and “On a budget”

@TheNewMediaoftheDawn 7 місяців тому

Yeah I’m more interested in a simpler look anyhow…

@elthanos879 6 місяців тому

You and everyone else lmao

@Beesa10 5 місяців тому

Yeah, I would probably scribe a suitably sized circle with a peg in the centre and some string, dig the ground a bit to clear and roughly level it and then use whatever rocks I can scavenge and lay a course or two around the edge.

@esmyval8948 3 місяці тому

😂

@daveyio87 Рік тому

can't wait to see the smokeless upgrade as building a fire pit will be on my to do list in the next year or so.

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

👍👍

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

@@jeffcarroll1990shock what was click bait about this??? 🤔

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

The smokeless conversion is done! ukposts.info/have/v-deo/o6F3aGOxfmaIlKM.html

@littlescott6162 27 днів тому

@@Fixthisbuildthatif I building a fire pit on top of an existing poured concrete patio what would you recommend me putting down as a base on top of the concrete? Love your videos.

@scottshawwoodworking1752 Рік тому

I vote for smokeless firepit. I love the design and thank you for putting in the cost of the materials.

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

👍👍

@sisyphushappyband Рік тому

I like the addition of the cost breakdown at the end. I would vote for that as a regular addition!

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

We'll definitely do it where it makes sense 👍

@joerobinson9971 Рік тому

As always you are the best. I can remember when I had as much energy as you, the good old days. Never the less I always look forward to your videos. Keep on going.

@Eltravieso71198 9 місяців тому

For folks like me who are lacking in construction skills, these videos are awesome! TY for doing what you do!

@Ilyaphd 10 місяців тому

Man, I am so happy that I found this channel and this video. Watched it and build awesome fire pit, wife approved! Appreciate you being so thorough, man!

@tpeberle Рік тому

This build is similar to what I did last summer, but I wanted it 1 layer taller for a bigger fire. I used flashing at the bottom and attached with rivets to extend my fire ring because I couldn't find one as tall as I wanted. Maybe it'll help someone out there. Nice job!

@strykker666 Рік тому

Definitely would love to see a smokeless version. Excellent work as always. Much appreciated by everyone!

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

thanks!

@Bonezz024 Рік тому

Bought the exact fire pit you did and it’s way too bare on its own. This is the perfect video and I’ll be doing this in the spring. Thanks!!

@aps5150 Рік тому

5:45 any time I'm near a campfire or similar, the smoke always seems to blow into my face regardless of where I move. Definitely interested in a smokeless version.

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

that's the unwritten law of fires, the smoke will find you 😂

@3scape4rtist Рік тому

Smokeless is definitely a much more enjoyable way to relax around a firepit. However, a lot of people assume that there will be zero smoke whatsoever, and that's not true. Smokeless fire pits really just "smoke less", there's still going to be some depending on what you're burning and its moisture content, but it is a lot more tolerable. Also, in order for it to work best, don't stack your fire higher than the rim of the pit - that defeats its method of keeping the smoke down

@aps5150 Рік тому

@@3scape4rtist I'm sure it's not ALL gone, but anything I can do to make it LESS would be worth it in my opinion!

@shannoncornwell2560 Рік тому

Yes! This is great. Would totally be interested in a video on the smokeless version.

@busta5932 Рік тому

Great explanation and thanks for including the price breakdown. Can’t wait for the smokeless upgrade.

@arnoldb7813 Рік тому

I bought the exact same firepit off amazon as well, so thank you very much for posting this. Very detailed. Definitely looking forward to the smokeless mod :-) Cheers

@glennwell2491 Рік тому

I subscribed to your channel over a year ago, coming back to it now I see a major improvement in quality, truly a complete guide as your title says. Great video!

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

Welcome back!

@jeffbarbierofrunfar4825 5 місяців тому

Excellent! Extremely informative (especially where you demonstrate different materials/cost), and entertaining as well. Know I feel confident that I can build the perfect pit!

@robertlastname6750 11 місяців тому

$ tip: The decorative rock is definitely useable. At Home Depot, in the concrete section, there is Quikrete all purpose gravel that sets really well for blocks. It's a bit cheaper than the decorative rock.

@lancemorgenstern3713 6 місяців тому

Man, I love your content I opened up UKposts. I clicked on how to make a fire pit. Your video came up first and I watched it… so much good information what to buy when not to buy what bricks not to buy thank you thank you thank you I will subscribe to your channel and see what else I can put in the backyard….. this video has been very helpful…… keep up what you’re doing !!!!!! from the bottom of my heart thank you thank you so much……

@faithsmalling1102 29 днів тому

Thank you for telling the REASON for adding each feature. I like natural stones and have lots of roundish river rocks (aprox 10 pounds each) already here. More work but we love the look.

@stevenstratton-dp4ss 9 місяців тому

I did it your way. It came out awesome. Thanks for the video!

@ahmedslama3412 Рік тому

I love your videos so much, actually i watched every single one of them you have a charming and very informative and idiot proof way I love your take on those builds, im still gonna wait for your take on a stone oven

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

thanks!

@shano0k Рік тому

+1 for the smokeless because i hope to do that within the next couple weeks. love the diy projects

@Tammy166 10 місяців тому

Been on YT since 2008, and I've got to say that this is the most useful video I've ever come across, lol. I can't wait to build my own firepit!

@mtbikerdan Рік тому

Hi Brad, you have my vote for a smokeless upgrade! Thanks again for producing great content.

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

👍👍 you're welcome!

@robertkerby2581 Рік тому

Great video! I am truly inspired to build my own fire pit! Well done!

@MrF1230n Рік тому

Smokeless please! Huge fan of your videos, and love that you've moved from the woodshop to the backyard. I can only hope you do a stone patio one day to match.

@dutch4505 Рік тому

great presentation with the different options, and breakdown of costs. very helpful

@danwilliams4089 Рік тому

So great and informative and like a good recipe can be adjusted as needed...well done!

@thomasbrovarone7136 Рік тому

Very good tutorial. I'm a Ask This Old House fan ... They've done a few DIY firepit builds but not to the level of detail and options that you have laid out for us. THANKS !!! And to all your 1million plus subscribers who must be thinking "Why doesn't Tom have anything else to do on a Saturday night than watch a fire pit build?" My reply ... Because I can. Aloha ....

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

Thanks, Tom! Sounds like a good Saturday night to me 😀

@tdz69 Рік тому

What an awesome video! TY. Just starting my Firepit and got some very helpful tips from this. I looked at the retaining wall stones at Home Depot. Good price and large but I found the rear lip to be a deal breaker. It makes the stacked layers off level and I’m not about to start chipping them away lol. Used other bricks instead. One tip I would share from past experience of working with gravel for drainage….wrap the gravel in some weed block then bury it. Will prevent the dirt from compacting between the gravel over time and defeating the drainage capability. Back at the build tomorrow morning bright and early. Lol. I really hate the ground leveling part.

@SteveGrin Рік тому

I just did mine this weekend, it took about 5 minutes with a brick chisel to knock off that lip on all the blocks.

@dm05948 10 місяців тому

What ring did you use. I have the the 10 bricks per level but can't find a pit ring

@10469 Рік тому

Oh next year for sure I’m making one. Might be sooner but right now too many home projects. But it’s on the list.. thanks great making video.

@diegosoto5166 2 місяці тому

Thank you for the video. Thats exactly how im going yo build my fire pit. I love it!

@makerbyproxy8666 Рік тому

I built a very similar fire pit last year. I chose to not go with an insert, because we liked the way it looked better than with one. The down side, the heat will eventually crack the flagstone block. On a plus side, those blocks are readily available.

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

yes, going sans insert is a decent option, especially if you like the look

@facepalmdaily4404 Місяць тому

Also have to be careful, a lot of the "flagstone" retaining wall stones they sell at home depot and lowes are actually concrete "made to look like flagstone". Concrete will crack easily and can explode. Flagstone is pretty heat resistant. If you're getting cracks with average use, there's a good bet those are actually concrete.

@matthysloedolff Рік тому

I would definitely like to see a smokeless fire pit upgrade. Great video, Brad!

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

👍👍 thanks

@sapelesteve Рік тому

Now that was a fantastic build Brad! Would be very interested in seeing the smokeless fire pit build as well! 👍👍😉😉

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

👍👍

@adam_loooong1735 Рік тому

Definitely want to see the smokeless option! A few questions: 1. what do you do with all the dirt and grass you dig up with these outdoor projects? and 2. How do you avoid the peeble stones when mowing the grass? Careful weed eater operation? Thanks so much - before I do anything outside I come to your page and see what you have. If you dont have it - i just wait til you do haha (so an outdoor pergola video would be super helpful for me! ha(

@icaraveo2230 Рік тому

I made my smokeless firepit with the bottom of a 55 gallon food drum, then put the stones around it with a concrete top to help seal it all up. Works great... love to see your take, might see how I can upgrade mine further

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

sounds cool

@inspiringbuilds Рік тому

Awesome details and build Brad! Definitely do the smokeless and weld the seems If you want. I went with a DIY gas fire pit version as it’s an instant fire with the kids not lasting long. 👍

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

yes, gas fire pits definitely have their advantages

@j.justin1511 Рік тому

Hey Brad, late to the show here, but what about buying TWO of the solid fire rings you like better and placing one upside down (flange on ground) and stacking the bricks on the flange, then capping the whole thing with the 2nd one right-side-up? I know it's more money but it'd do the trick, maybe. Great video!

@mariaaguilar5736 7 місяців тому

love it, thank you for your inspirational video

@stephentoumi Рік тому

Awesome! Would love to see it turned into a smokeless. But this is simple and cost effective

@johncronin1082 Рік тому

Really enjoyed watching this video I'm going to have a go at building one myself so this video came in handy..keep up the great work mate 👍 ☘☘

@michaelhardy7687 Рік тому

Yes please make it smokeless. I have seen other do it but I'm now ready to make my own. You are just so informative I would like to see your ideas.

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

👍👍

@deborafikremariam2721 8 місяців тому

Love your video thank you I have watched so many videos before you but I will do my fire using your video

@usa-earth Рік тому

Really great pacing on this video, much appreciated sir!

@stephensmith9233 25 днів тому

Loved the video and I just finished building almost the exact version of what you built. Only difference is I bought a Vingli fire ring on amazon for $75, and I used liquid nails to glue the blocks together. Everything feels very tight and solid, like it's going nowhere.

@coltgunner1 Рік тому

Great video! Being from the rural area, another option is used rear tractor wheels as a fire ring. You can get them pretty cheap or free if you know a farmer, also there are a bunch of difference sizes to choose from.

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

That sounds like a good country fire pit right there!

@ebareiss Рік тому

That 811 sponsorship was flawless. Not only did it fit the video perfectly it was also very informative. Well done.

@stargazer7644 Рік тому

It was utterly ridiculous for a firepit.

@dawgfan751 Рік тому

Definitely would like to see the smokeless version of this pit.

@gregdarbonne8137 Рік тому

Definitely want to see the smokeless firepit. Good work here.

@markusallport1276 5 місяців тому

I did something similar in my back yard, but I dug down a good 4-5 inches and used sand as my leveler. I also put flat brick for the floor of the pit for easy cleanup of ashes. Once you burn a few fires in the pit you built, you then have the issue of ash to deal with. With mine, I just use a flat shovel and the ashes and debris is gone. Mine is aprox. 4 foot round and 3 levels high, no fire ring, it wasn't needed or required. We had a large tree cut down in the front and used the trunk for 6 seats around the pit and all quite natural looking. The pit is still standing strong, no issues and we burn several times a week in the summer and fall. I haven't had to do any rebuilding or anything like that as the pavers are holding up quite well.

@susanpeterson9947 9 днів тому

May I ask how you disposed of the ashes? I have a good sized homemade fire pit but it’s positively filled with ash and I have no idea how to get rid of it!

@bobimurray9764 Рік тому

can't wait to see the smokeless upgrade as building a fire pit will be on my to do list in the next year or so

@kamiifae Рік тому

We just redid a portion of our backyard to DG and will be putting in a firepit. A smokeless version would be great!

@davedavenport8176 Рік тому

So I used the same one from Amazon i also drilled holes and had spaces on my lowest row of pavers bricks this help dramatically with smoke once it warmed up. We live our fire pit I also use a round screen with deer 🦌for safety when there are kids or drunks around the fire 😁

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

glad to know the smokeless option works well

@EricRShelton Рік тому

I'm 10 seconds in and already excited because I have the same generation Avalanche! I call it my "dad truck"; holds the car seats, flexible enough for full sheets of plywood. The only hassle is all the little seals and stuff when loading aggregate stuff like gravel or sand.

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

yes, love my Avalanche! But rusted the midgate hinges out on my old one after a load of topsoil

@ashleymockensturm8028 24 дні тому

Thank you so much for this video, I want to build my mom a fire pit for mother's day because she's been talking about making one because she hates the metal one we have now

@christianle9291 6 днів тому

Thank you, you make things seem so easy

@richcollins513 11 місяців тому

You can also interlace regular standard bricks with the pavers to enlarge the circle and keep everything snug tight

@JWW_Woodworks Рік тому

Very interested in seeing the smokeless upgrade!

@JNDCreations Рік тому

It baffles me that you dont have fences around your yards in America! Keen to see the smokeless pit mate, very keen!

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

👍👍

@DeliciaBatten-Jean-ho2cf 7 місяців тому

Nice professional thanks and detailed

@nancyduhalde4679 Рік тому

Great job, appreciate the video… beautiful pit!

@SuperNelsonEddie Рік тому

Nice vid. Yes would love to see the smokeless conversion

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

👍👍

@Ben7406 Рік тому

I can't help but notice your lawn. Nice grass, man! :D

@calebkennedy3854 Рік тому

Definitely interested to see the smokeless fire pit option!

@Breeze_952 8 місяців тому

Great job. Great video.

@reginiahowell742 Рік тому

Thank you. Just started watching you today

@carjen121 Рік тому

Wow awesome I love it., great job. Thank you you’re so talent.💕👏🏼

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

👍👍

@83RBurke 4 місяці тому

Getting the solid tire option for my Gorilla cart was a good bet. The pneumatic ones don’t hold air

@thatdragon4988 Рік тому

A complete and comprehensive build video that i will honestly be giving a shot once the burn ban in this area is lifted. Although i’ll definitely be using my home depot employee discount.

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

good luck with the build!

@thatdragon4988 Рік тому

@@Fixthisbuildthat Thank you!

@ordinarypeople801 Рік тому

Looks nice, but I have a very important question - How you are about to clean the ash?

@mgarner9027 27 днів тому

I wish I could add a picture but I made this exactly as you said and it turned out perfect!!!!!

@jasonvargas3626 Рік тому

Definitely looking for the smokeless version

@lerbdude6385 Рік тому

Great video man. Would love to see your smokeless video!! I am going to keep mine unadheased until I see your video on that

@makermark67 Рік тому

Would love to see your version of a smokeless pit. I'm curious how much airflow you actually have on this one. Seems like you filled all the "holes" that would allow for air to get in and feed the fire. That thing has gotta be smoking like crazy. Nice build.

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

actually less smoke than I'd imagined

@ricksauber5922 Рік тому

Great video. I would love to see a video on the smokeless fire pit

@rogeramadon4064 Рік тому

EXCELLENT video and very well presented

@scottmorris4914 Рік тому

Of course we want to see the smokeless upgrade, I am sure you already have the stuff. Lol. Great video. Have you thought about paver outside the pit, like a patio for the chairs to sit in. That way you don’t have wear spots in the grass. And it is less grass to cut, and easier to trim the grass. Lol

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

Yes, we've definitely considered a patio as an addition

@ShopNation Рік тому

A perfect spot to reflect on another (inevitable) tough year as a Vol fan

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

That hits to real, bro

@JonathonTaylor29 29 днів тому

Hey brother, love the video, im going to follow this blue print. just wanted to add one thing, my best friend just added another layer of rock to cover the ring and make the pit higher. he has a 60 inch ring though so im not sure if it would work with yours but defiantly worth considering cause it makes it cosmetically look a lot better. 🤔

@williamellis8993 Рік тому

Looks great, Brad. I'm sure your family will really enjoy it. I was wondering if your ECD would kick in when you were leveling the first course (lol). Bill

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

hahah,a it wasn't so bad since everything was one level and a small area

@cjcomputer1 Рік тому

Very nice! Yes do the smokeless version pls!!

@wilburtubbs3425 9 місяців тому

Yes definitely would like to see that smoke less fire pit

@oomafoofoogutenberg8177 6 місяців тому

you’ve just earned my subscription, amazing video man!

@MrTinMan34 Рік тому

Thank you for this video and showing the struggles on the way! 🤦‍♂️🤣 I watch other videos and when it doesn’t go as planned I’m over there getting frustrated at my self and wondering why others are able to get it done but my project is stonewalled! 🤣💁‍♂️ pun intended!

@WillieDavis-gt3jc 7 місяців тому

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@AWeddingYourWay Рік тому

I am in the process of building one now. I think I know about some of the smoke-less features but really hope to see your video or get some guidelines soon. Great job.

@juanmendoza7487 Рік тому

Awesome fire pit…Great job!

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

thanks!

@MattR759 Рік тому

Been waiting two weeks for a new Brad video!!! Yay!!!

@Myisha777 Рік тому

Your backyard is beautiful!

@andrethegiant2877 Рік тому

Agree

@davedavee4154 28 днів тому

3:25 You speak of finding spacer bricks that are the same height as the block. Has anyone found this at their local hardware store? After watching you make the smokeless fire pit I think an excellent idea for air flow at the bottom would be to add spacers in the bottom ring with the blocks, then take them out and add the rest of the upper rings with spacers. So the bottom ring would be nice, symmetrical and have plenty of air flow from the bottom.

@makernova8160 Рік тому

Looks great! I vote to see the smokeless fire pit :)

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

👍👍

@lorenmeyer5290 Рік тому

Awesome fire pit! THANKS!

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

Thanks for watching!

@missinesita5032 Рік тому

You may want to add a geotextile or some in-between graded stones to act as a filter between the drainage gravel and paver base

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

interesting thought, thanks

@MrGixxer08 Рік тому

Great video! Your videos have helped me with a lot of projects. I was looking at the list of supplies and the tumbled wall block isn't coming up on home depots website from the link you posted. Says product is unavailable. Do you happen to have a SKU for it or the brand so I can try and get them?

@dianacarr5515 19 днів тому

Definately YES on smokeless and could you use a ring PLUS the continuous cap pice together??

@Bdf3604 Рік тому

Yes, do a video on how to convert to smokeless.. I have a similar set up to the you built in this vid

@Fixthisbuildthat Рік тому

thx for the feedback

@AverageDadChannel Рік тому

@@Fixthisbuildthat Hey Brad, great video, appreciate the comparison to variety of potential materials. I made a tutorial recently for smokeless using that same fire pit insert, similar bricks (not tumbled, but not the retaining wall blocks), it made a huge difference. Would highly recommend if you haven't placed any mortar/adhesive yet.