How to Build a Rock Fire Pit

!±8± How to Build a Rock Fire Pit

Have you always wanted the nice sound of a cackling fire coming from your backyard? Hearing your families laughter as they are sitting around an open fire roasting marshmallows? Just sitting back with a nice cold beer after a long days work? Now is your chance, all you need to do is put in a little effort and you can be enjoying that fire by the days end! I will show you how to build a rock fire pit! You can do this as a one man job or get the whole family involved! Most of all have fun, and just remember it will all be worth it in the end!

1. Placement of fire pit

Figure out where you are going to put your rock fire pit, and remove any debris that is in the area. You always want to begin your project with a clean area! I suggest clearing a surrounding area of at least six feet in diameter. I know it seems like a huge space, but it will relieve you later, from worrying about a fire starting outside of your pit!

2. Selecting your rocks

Make sure when picking your rocks, you have them medium to large in size. They are much more stable when stacked together. Be creative, just make sure they are solid and will hold up over time!

3. Determining size of Fire pit

I suggest measuring out how big you want the base of your pit to be. Use String or another material that you can easily use as a guide when placing your bottom layer of rocks. Start with your largest rocks on bottom, working your way up to your medium rocks! Place them as closely together as possible stacking them at least ten inches off the ground!

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If your fire pit is meant to be permanent. You can always use cement to hold your rocks together. It is a little more work, but this way it will last longer, and have less chance of being knocked down by kids, dogs, or drunken buddies!

4. Enjoy!

Last but certainly not least, stack your woodin the middle of your fire pit, add a little newspaper, light it and sit back and relax! You, your family, and friends will all be having a blast with an open fire! Who doesn't enjoy a roasted hot dog and some s'mores! Know that you have build your very own rock fire pit you can tell your friends just how simple it is and how to build a rock fire pit!