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 Год назад

See how I made this Fire Pit Smokeless! - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kqF4-zG0W3o.html

@trishakauffman4621 Год назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@TheNewMediaoftheDawn 9 месяцев назад

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

@elthanos879 8 месяцев назад

You and everyone else lmao

@Beesa10 6 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

😂

@sisyphushappyband Год назад

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

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

We'll definitely do it where it makes sense 👍

@4Maestro1 21 день назад

Great video! Just have a suggestion though... (0:50-0:58) You don't want to "knock it off". If you choose this kind of brick, then just put the ridges face down on the inside of the ring, and when you get to laying the next layer, the ridge holds on to the inner edge of the blocks below it, providing both stability to the ring, as well as eliminating heat expansion that could shift the blocks out of position. Now, this also means that with each successive layer you add, the circle will decrease slightly in diameter and leave a gap that is too small for a full block. But that's ok, because you need a gap for the bellows port. So if you set the first ring with a gap that is a half block wide (preferably on the downhill slope side to prevent rain or snow from running into the pit), then the second ring will line up perfectly with no gaps. Then, if you do a third layer, you can add a half block directly above the first layer's bellows port. And if you do a fourth layer, it should line up with no gaps, just like the second layer. As you increase the layers/height, the diameter will decrease, but this will make the chamber heat more evenly, and also directs the smoke straight upward (like a chimney), instead of blowing sideways in the slightest breeze. And finally, it is easier to cover the top during bad weather/winter, as the hole is smaller and can be covered by a smaller lid (like the one on your original metal firepit at the beginning of your video). Of course, you can use just about anything (non-flammable, that is). I have used the lid from a galvanized trash can. Whatever works.

@daveyio87 Год назад

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 Год назад

👍👍

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

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

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

The smokeless conversion is done! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kqF4-zG0W3o.html

@littlescott6162 2 месяца назад

@@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.

@Eltravieso71198 11 месяцев назад

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

@Tammy166 11 месяцев назад

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!

@joerobinson9971 Год назад

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.

@strykker666 Год назад

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

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

thanks!

@Ilyaphd Год назад

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!

@scottshawwoodworking1752 Год назад

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

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

👍👍

@busta5932 Год назад

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

@shannoncornwell2560 Год назад

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

@Bonezz024 Год назад

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!!

@tpeberle Год назад

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!

@jaytemp5975 Месяц назад

Can you explain in simpler terms

@robertlastname6750 Год назад

$ 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.

@glennwell2491 Год назад

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 Год назад

Welcome back!

@bearieroblox6451 22 дня назад

This was awesome! Once I got the parts the whole build only took an hour and a half.

@cryptodawk Год назад

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

@doctorlightwork Месяц назад

You are an excellent teacher! Thank you for this detailed tutorial :)

@mtbikerdan Год назад

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

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

👍👍 you're welcome!

@shano0k Год назад

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

@jeffbarbierofrunfar4825 6 месяцев назад

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!

@AimingWanderously 4 месяца назад

I didn't realize Brad Paisley had a DIY RU-vid channel. ;)

@lancemorgenstern3713 7 месяцев назад

Man, I love your content I opened up RU-vid. 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……

@makerbyproxy8666 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@facepalmdaily4404 2 месяца назад

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.

@faithsmalling1102 2 месяца назад

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.

@aps5150 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@3scape4rtist Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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!

@usa-earth Год назад

Really great pacing on this video, much appreciated sir!

@markusallport1276 6 месяцев назад

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 Месяц назад

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!

@robertkerby2581 Год назад

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

@dawgfan751 Год назад

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

@dutch4505 Год назад

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

@brendonh8298 21 день назад

yes, definitely interested in knowing and seeing a first-hand example of smokeless fire pit, if it's a case of slightly more money and time, I don't see why you wouldn't.

@matthysloedolff Год назад

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

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

👍👍 thanks

@MrF1230n Год назад

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.

@stevenstratton-dp4ss 10 месяцев назад

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

@JWW_Woodworks Год назад

Very interested in seeing the smokeless upgrade!

@ahmedslama3412 Год назад

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 Год назад

thanks!

@adam_loooong1735 Год назад

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(

@danwilliams4089 Год назад

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

@gregdarbonne8137 Год назад

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

@gregmize01 Год назад

Looks great!

@j.justin1511 Год назад

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!

@sapelesteve Год назад

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

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

👍👍

@thomasbrovarone7136 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@lorenmeyer5290 Год назад

Awesome fire pit! THANKS!

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@icaraveo2230 Год назад

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 Год назад

sounds cool

@christianle9291 Месяц назад

Thank you, you make things seem so easy

@coltgunner1 Год назад

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 Год назад

That sounds like a good country fire pit right there!

@stephentoumi Год назад

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

@Ben7406 Год назад

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

@calebkennedy3854 Год назад

Definitely interested to see the smokeless fire pit option!

@diegosoto5166 3 месяца назад

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

@jasonvargas3626 Год назад

Definitely looking for the smokeless version

@bobimurray9764 Год назад

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

@nancyduhalde4679 Год назад

Great job, appreciate the video… beautiful pit!

@juanmendoza7487 Год назад

Awesome fire pit…Great job!

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

thanks!

@reginiahowell742 Год назад

Thank you. Just started watching you today

@ebareiss Год назад

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

@stargazer7644 Год назад

It was utterly ridiculous for a firepit.

@tdz69 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@MattR759 Год назад

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

@jujumarie3566 16 дней назад

Thank you!! Going to build one in my yard myself 😊

@EricRShelton Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@cjcomputer1 Год назад

Very nice! Yes do the smokeless version pls!!

@rogeramadon4064 Год назад

EXCELLENT video and very well presented

@rxlo1015 Год назад

Looks fantastic 👍

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@inspiringbuilds Год назад

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 Год назад

yes, gas fire pits definitely have their advantages

@oomafoofoogutenberg8177 8 месяцев назад

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

@mariaaguilar5736 9 месяцев назад

love it, thank you for your inspirational video

@michaelhardy7687 Год назад

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 Год назад

👍👍

@lanceroot520 27 дней назад

Very cool project!

@LukeTheJoker Год назад

That came out nice.

@BronkBuilt Год назад

Nice job Brad.

@kamiifae Год назад

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

@10469 Год назад

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.

@neisheawilkes7749 Месяц назад

this video was aso resourceful so glad i ran into this thank you for sticking it out with the weather lol! great demo!

@bendorschel212 Год назад

Great video, man!

@MattR759 Год назад

Smokeless fire pit! Yes!!! 🔥

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

👍👍

@Heyyylovlies 2 месяца назад

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

@Myisha777 Год назад

Your backyard is beautiful!

@andrethegiant2877 Год назад

Agree

@Breeze_952 9 месяцев назад

Great job. Great video.

@davidbrieske Год назад

Yes, do the smokeless pit!👍

@SuperNelsonEddie Год назад

Nice vid. Yes would love to see the smokeless conversion

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

👍👍

@83RBurke 5 месяцев назад

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

@deborafikremariam2721 9 месяцев назад

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

@ricksauber5922 Год назад

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

@johncronin1082 Год назад

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 👍 ☘☘

@stephensmith9233 2 месяца назад

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.

@donate1sttt Год назад

Great information 👍 Thank you

@ShopNation Год назад

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

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

That hits to real, bro

@NoWorriesall 3 месяца назад

Very good tutorial.👍👍

@brianpancoast5407 Год назад

And great job on the one you built

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

thanks!

@DeliciaBatten-Jean-ho2cf 8 месяцев назад

Nice professional thanks and detailed

@kcsb91 Год назад

I would love to see the smokeless firepit version!

@sharondowns3606 Год назад

That looks awesome

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

thx!

@davedavenport8176 Год назад

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 Год назад

glad to know the smokeless option works well