How Do You Build A Fire Pit Out Of Cinder Blocks?
Building with cinder blocks is a practical way to construct a fire pit in a back yard. The cinder blocks contain layers of gravel, lava rock and wood upon which the fire is built, and ultimately contain the blaze to ensure it stays in the pit. Cinder block is also a cost-effective building material, produces a stable wall around the fire pit, and provides adequate support for any decorative stone used on the sides and on top of the cinder block retaining wall. Place the 3-foot-round round fire pit and seating away from all structures, wooden fences and trees, and within an accessible distance to a garden hose. Drive a metal rod into the center of the pit area with a hammer. Tie a piece of twine to the rod and attach the other end of the twine to a landscape spray paint can so that the length of the twine between the rod and the can is 4 feet. Spray the landscape paint on the ground as the paint can holder holder walks in a circle around the rod to map out a perfect 3-foot circle. Dig o
