Building Your Perfect Fire Pit on a Budget

Summary by Krater

A DIY tutorial on building a permanent stone fire pit in a backyard, covering stone selection, fire ring inserts, location planning, and excavation with drainage.

From the video

Answers: How do you build a stone fire pit in your backyard?

• Fire pit stones
• Fire ring inserts
• Backyard fire pit location
• Excavation and drainage for fire pit
• Paver base and leveling

What it concludes

• The 12-inch retaining wall block is priced at $2.18 each, making a three-tiered fire pit come to under $80.
• The 10-stone circle without gaps is closer to 25 inches in diameter, while 12 stones create a 33-inch circle.
• The wall stone with a tumbled brick look costs $2.48 each, totaling around $90 for 36 stones.
• Galvanized fire rings lack a top flange and are misshapen, making them less recommended.
• A four-piece black fire ring kit from Amazon is priced at $85 and measures 10 inches tall.
• Calling 811 before digging is essential to avoid hitting underground utilities and causing injury or death.