Back Yard Fire Pit Build

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Join Erik and the crew as they transform a dilapidated water feature into an amazing fire pit and hang out area in the backyard!  This DIY project at Erik’s house was mostly done by repurposing the existing materials from the pond, making it an amazingly inexpensive upgrade!
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[@fuegoman45]

I love that Ray and Jay are always down to do whatever 🤙

[@remodz6385]

Well, that’s what employees do lol….they get paid to do whatever is on the schedule for the day.

[@fuegoman45]

@@remodz6385 agree. I think the difference is that they always seem to do it with a good attitude. The fact that Eric jumps in and helps dig the hole shows great leadership 🤙

[@Asta-wl8jz]

It's nice that they aren't just employees but friends.

[@wallysnakes2690]

@@remodz6385 well its only fine because they have no other projects going on. I hated working on my old bosses house because he'd just leave me there and not say anything

[@rockscrambler6700]

Yeah, they're not happy unless they're working!

[@svoloSlovakia]

Washer dryer combo is like a normal thing here in Europe, they go as lower as 400$ for the smaller models :D

[@nonyabusiness5404]

Euros?

[@ShellymanStudios]

We're so behind 😂

[@dapperdog2719]

In my experience they are useless and take hours to dry your clothes. Far better with two dedicated machines

[@ShellymanStudios]

@@dapperdog2719 And I bet they have a lot of maintenance issues.

[@rosalynsenft5417]

Could you please share the brand for the lights please… been trying to source this type of lights for ages to replace ones I already have… Thanks guys…👍

[@mojotarvin5370]

I literally laughed out loud when Ray said "I've only taken two breaths since being here." 🤣🤣🤣

[@ESegelbranth]

Washer dryer combo has been around for like 20 years 😄

[@simonjodet7308]

Yeah they're common in Europe

[@conorhyslop9131]

Yeah, they are common in big RVs, the few people I’ve talked to say you have to run the dry cycle twice to actually get dry clothes but maybe the newer ones are more efficient.

[@matirussing4135]

Washer and dryer combo here in Europe starts from 400 eur. Saves lots of space, the only con is that the work cycle when washing and drying is min 4-5 h. So if you have many kids and need to do laundry often you can do max 2 full machine in a day. With different machines you can wash and dry at the same time.

[@milanterman8173]

The problem is that usually the machine doesn't have the same washing and drying capacity. So if you put the full load for washing, you should take out half of the clothes out if you want to dry it in one drying cycle. And then dry the other half later.

[@chellipurcell5153]

Longer than that. My parents had one in their RV in 1994.

[@gloriabean5187]

I've heard lots of people doing tiny house videos say they don't like the washer/dryer appliance because it takes so long.

[@MrJramirex]

If you do only 1 load per day they are better. Tiny house people shouldn't have a hoard of dirty laundry to begin with.

[@richardhennah7329]

Love the fact that the USA are just learning about the washer/dryer. It’s been a thing in the UK for at least 25 yrs. crazy. Loving the fire pit, wish we had the defined seasons you guys have so we could have things like that. 👍🏻

[@DeleRT83TV]

So be very careful with the stones in your fire pit. Some seem to have been in the pond and there could be water in them. If that heats up a stone could crack or explode. Furthermore: if the fire pit has trouble getting a good fire dig a tunnel under the stones so some extra air can get to the fire.

[@marigeobrien]

It's probably good that they're doing this now, in the winter. That should give the stones some time to dry out... Although, judging from the scenes at the end of the video, I'd say it's a little late to worry about wet stones.

[@OperationDarkside]

Good thinking with the air supply. Since there is a slope behind the bushes, they could hide the intake of some galvanized oven exhaust pipe behind the bushes and it would also function as drainage.

[@10HW]

true and good idea

[@Zederok]

I've been camping my whole life and I'm 53 years old and have always used river rocks when available for fire rings and fire breaks and have never had a problem except for a rare cracking of a stone. Can it happen? Sure, but it probably won't.

[@patmendiola5466]

Wow. That sure was a very nice project. Although you guys built it as part of a good ole days work. Yall should've had a small BBQ or hangout with J, Ray, and Erica family. I think it would've been real nice. Love it PBB.

[@GerGV]

I love seeing the Perkins crew engage in landscaping-related activities; it's something we've never seen them do before.

[@mrsc120]

Yes. I recall them saying a couple of weeks ago, “We don’t do landscaping.” I think they do now!

[@Manoffire260]

Careful using river stones and gravel around a fire pit - some will have absorbed water and can explode by steam pressure when heated with a big fire - ask me how I know!!!

[@SpaceflightSimulator]

How do you know?

[@Lamefoureyes]

​@@SpaceflightSimulator Clearly they're a geologist

[@kevincberry]

How do you know?!?

[@jamesadams893]

How do you know

[@wetabeaver]

How do you now??

[@JeffDougherty]

Just a quick pro tip for excavator so you don't tear up your grass. Use down pressure with the bucket when you want to turn, lifting the front of the tracks off the ground. That makes it so there is less of the track on the ground, less damage.

[@patrickrussell1888]

Lights add a nice touch!

[@ShellymanStudios]

The fire pit looks amazing, and it does look like something from a resort!

[@realmadridsi]

Washer / Dryer combination is pretty common here in Europe. I don't know many people who actually have them though. They take forever and use a LOT more energy.

[@broc226]

Yeah the traditional combos take less space and can ventless and/or run from standard voltage outlets, but also come with a lot of downsides. That's why they never caught on in the U.S. But the new ones like in the video are a game changer, they take advantage of improved heat pump tech to do a much better job with much less energy. At least that's what I've heard. Just bought one myself to install this week, will have to report back . . .

[@paulellis84]

I'm surprised you didn't go for a smokeless firepit. Really like the lighting.

[@StallionFernando]

Wtf is a smokeless firepit?

[@ravenyangwenda368]

​@@StallionFernandohahahahhaha

[@paulellis84]

It is a series of boxes and tubing that you place underneath your firepit. It basically pulls the smoke from your fire and diverts it away from your seating area.

[@hornetf18]

@@StallionFernando A smokeless fire pit, at least ones I’ve seen, are similar to rocket stoves where they draw the smoke back down into the fire to burn them off. They produce a lot less smoke and excess gasses that way, because most of it gets burned back off.

[@tmoss7122]

I’m surprised you used paint instead of flour to make the circle layout.

[@fuegoman45]

🤣🤣🤣 So true

[@engaby]

they do it quite often

[@user-ii2qs1gd8e]

Good one lads. Really enjoyed it.

[@benhynum9879]

All in one Washer/Dryers have been around for over 20 years. It took 4 hours for one load so it never took off.

[@shawnkane7152]

What a transformation! Looks fantastic!

[@tammywatts4798]

Looks great! Love these small projects.

[@Anliorf]

I always enjoy watching these side projects

[@gimatobar4791]

Great job guys. Love it.

[@mariaowen3425]

A beautiful update on your property!!

[@patkane5018]

That looks great!! Thanks for sharing!

[@mikeisley4445]

Looks awesome guy's

[@jacquelinemorris7133]

You got to love Jay, he balance out everyone.

[@ryankelly5303]

Awesome guys!

[@tedbutts6932]

Love it simple, but effective

[@garyfox8170]

The first combo washer dryer unit was introduced in 1953.

[@teresakovach4144]

Perfect!! I love fire pits like that!

[@jimbryant2157]

What an improvement from the pond - I am sure the firepit will be much more useful for the family. And a great repurposing of the existing materials.

[@mrsdig57]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed that spot. I think you stopped her before she could say it needs to be a little bit higher.😁

[@JasonLorette]

That turned out fantastic, love that you have the little gap in the trees to look out over the hill from the fire pit! Nice!

[@MikeJohnson-bu4gl]

My Grandmother had a combo washer/dryer unit back in the 50's. She got it to replace the Gas powered Maytag......sure took a long time for the world to come up with a new idea!!

[@MarinusKruissen]

Only very good painter artists can draw perfect circles, Rembrandt and Micheangelo, so be proud of that one!

[@JB-ej2qy]

Looks great, I like your 2.0 ball catcher. 😂😂

[@dougmacrae9535]

Great job Guys.

[@Disciple1122]

Looks beautiful!

[@marymigliore3396]

It looks fsntastic ! Wish I was there , I LOVE YOU ALL !!!!

[@alfredovargas616]

Those all in 1 washer and dryer machines, have been in use for years in Japan. I remember using them about 5 years ago in Tokyo doing my laundry.

[@PortalFPV]

are they any good thou? I'm guessing wash loads would need to be smaller and no more washing my comforter at home ☹

[@mrsc120]

I find it takes AGES to do a wash in them.

[@user-ln4iv4dz5j]

Such a cool episode. Thanks. Really enjoyed it.

[@Roy-vn8wh]

My only concern would be you now have a hole in the ground that will fill up with water when it rains. It would have a been a good idea to install some sort of drain pipe that would keep the fire pit dry

[@DarkSeraph351]

He sloped the ground away from the pit so the only water that's going in there is rain that falls directly in and without the pond liner the ground should be able to handle anything short of a hurricane. I've never seen standing water in my fire pit and I don't have drainage either

[@mikel9567]

I have a recessed fire pit. I live in western WA north of Seattle where its rainy. Never had an issue with water in my fire pit. My fire pit is about the same size as theirs.

[@brianmoreau8386]

GOOD JOB!

[@vivianschwartfeger]

Really nicely done!!

[@markbrown2296]

This build is going to be FIRE....

[@davidmaier343]

Thanks for the low voltage clip on lighting idea ❤

[@jennyherzig]

Great project! Looks fantastic. Enjoy.

[@jeffkizer6666]

Much nicer and more useful!!

[@bradvanbakel5781]

The dog sleeping on your wife in the sponsor segment is some of the best content I've seen here haha

[@bpdp379]

And when the other one was hassling the cat…😂

[@Kevern70]

Jason's envy is well founded; having those items right and ready for reuse was fantastic and the end result is so nice. I'm sure I'll be watching another build soon on another channel...

[@bryanb1259]

Awesome 👍

[@brianthollaug7111]

When was the last time you posted a video demonstrating that you need(!) a dump trailer? Get a 14000# (two 7000-pound axles). Mine is 14 feet long and will happily carry a 10,000-pound excavator or skid-steer. If you go longer, you may have some difficulty getting enough height (steep enough angle) to dump sticky (wet) stuff easily. If you go shorter, your equipment of choice may not fit. If you need five, or less, tons of material at your job site. Just go get it. Need to haul a load to the dump? Handle that stuff only once to load it, maybe even with a machine. The dump-run could then be a one-person affair. Jamie, just part with a few bucks. You'll wonder how you ever functioned without a good dump-trailer. They are a great time/labor/aggravation/money saver. I love and respect the entire Perkins crew. You guys have skill, talent, integrity and always manage to show us a good time. I'd confidently trust you to build anything. Thanks for taking us along.

[@karlmckinney8469]

Looks awesome I am thinking of doing one myself

[@robertnash2446]

Way better, nice job guys.

[@rauljr9869]

Amazing transformation from the ball magnet to the beautiful fire pit area, great work Perkins crew.

[@richbutinski1367]

Use the boom/bucket to pick up the tracks and rotate to make a turn so you minimize the lawn tear up..

[@albertorozco5981]

That fire pit area came out fantastic guys.

[@michaelwright6742]

Awesome!!

[@Mefodon]

So you basically created a new pond ^^ just one where you can sit around on stones 0:)

[@Houseds]

The construction process is great

[@ismaelrodriguez-uk6wi]

@PerkinsBuilderBrothers Wow, what a transformation. I love it and you guys killed it.

[@chaitanyamhadeshwar2261]

We had all in one washing machine for last 5 years, before that all in one top load model.

[@hpw59]

What brand and do you like it

[@lincolnlutz6884]

Do you think you should run a pipe out to daylight so it doesn’t fill up with water?

[@DarkSeraph351]

It won't. They removed the pond liner and sloped the ground away from the pit. The ground in the pit should be able to drain anything short of a hurricane. I've never seen standing water in my pit and I don't have any drainage.

[@azizkarim8106]

Amazing fire pit! A bed of Lava rock in the pit will help

[@cc5477]

The Fire 🔥 Pit, Looks Great 👍🏽

[@michaelc.3812]

it really looks nice Eric, quite a terrific upgrade!

[@JohnDoeWesside213]

Wow that came out really nice..

[@TheMixmastamike1000]

nice work gentlemen

[@alpaul]

Im sure you did, but ou should double check what kind of stone you used as the basin rocks for the pit. There are lots of rocks that are actually porous and when exposed to heat, can explode from the water inside them expanding into steam. This happens with river rocks alot.

[@mike230224]

especially since a lot of them were literally sitting in a pond for years

[@sherriroach6]

Very nice! Stay warm this weekend! It’s going to be 🥶🥶

[@JJawsyW]

Awesome!

[@billybike57]

What a great place you carved out in your yard!

[@popgoestheweasel95]

Very nicely done gentleman 👍👍👍👍

[@vladshap]

funny seeing washer/dryer combos becoming popular in US after being pretty standard for the past 20-30 years in europe

[@danreger8924]

Looks great!

[@leann4925]

Wow that turned out amazing. A place where so many lifelong wonderful memories take place. Enjoyed watching and thanks.

[@kenmaira]

Hey we have that washer dryer combo, the most neat part imo is that it runs off a 110v outlet.

[@guannnpenggg]

awesome looking fire pit! wish i could have one like this too!

[@ellymellor9265]

We've had these for years in the UK! They have a down side too especially if you have multiple loads to wash.

[@richardwalters1803]

Great improvement to your yard

[@daveshepherd7582]

Nice job as always!

[@DarkSeraph351]

Man that looks incredible! I'm envious! I need to get on mine. All I have at the moment is the pit and a steel ring.

[@S0Rett]

Nice landscape

[@debby8428]

I NEED to come to your house and play with your dogs!

[@bpdp379]

Hidden stars of this show for sure…

[@debby8428]

@@bpdp379 agree!

[@wendyheadley3345]

Looks awesome 👍, good work guys.

[@johnseymour8214]

Well done

[@MrMockingbird1313]

Very cool.

[@rayreyes2490]

Awesome project!

[@bikeaddict8475]

That is a very legit fire pit! Well done!

[@paulseveryn9866]

Those rock seats are going to be cold on your backside on chilly family fire nights. Next addition...add some wood bench tops to the stones? Might work out nice on the shorter stones.

[@jscoulter61]

in New Zealand in the early to mid 1980's a company here created a washer/dryer unit. They were FANTASIC....except, they were prone to leaking after a few years as the rubber seal would get hard from the dryer. But they were easily replaced and in most cases carried on working for years! Nice job on the fire pit too!

[@TravisBid]

looks really good

[@fintan3563]

That fire pit is AMAZING! You can add another line to your home building! 🏆🏆🏆

[@focus19551]

An all in one washer dryer has been used in Europe for YEARS!

[@mathewspann4531]

Looks awesome

[@kenbaker1353]

Beautiful

[@nicolasaumone]

😂 the washing machine/dryer. We have stuff like this for years in Europe. As long as I can remember

[@Pcmims14]

That washer dryer is also 120v and ventless and it works amazing in our air bnb

[@ovidiuciuparu6421]

23:48 nice fireplace!