How Do You Make A Backyard Fire Pit Out Of Bricks?
If you’ve admired picture-perfect yards with cute little fire pits, but have been afraid to make your own because it looks too complicated, you are in luck. A backyard brick fire pit is quick and easy to make, even though it will look like you spent weeks putting it together. You can build an attractive pit that will be the focal point in your yard in just a few hours. Select a location that is away from any structure or object that may catch fire. Determine the size of your fire pit. Fire pits that can accommodate a standard grill grate are generally between 2 and 3 feet in diameter. Hammer a stake into the soil in the center of your fire pit. Tie a piece of string (half the diameter of your fire pit) to the stake and draw a circle in the soil. Remove 8 inches of soil from the middle of the circle. Fill the hole with 2 to 4 inches of sand or gravel to create a solid base for the fire pit. Lay bricks around the inside perimeter of the hole. Apply mortar with a trowel and add a second l
