Building a DIY Fire Pit Seating Area

This week at Project Build Stuff we are building a DIY fire pit seating area. My backyard needed a serious makeover and my old fire pit was looking rough. Check out how we transformed it into an awesome outdoor fire pit seating area for less then $400.
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[@sannunaveen3941]

This is the first firepit video I could actually relate to as a simple and practical one, something which an average person like me can build in a weekend !! I also liked the way this guy doesnot use heavy tools and costly materials or extensive measurements unlike some other landscaper youtubers !!

[@buickelomachenko1874]

First video that I’m actually gonna do. Please make more videos!! I appreciate this so much.

[@LilyMUTINY]

Thank you for this video. I think you just saved me a ton of headache with the weedblocker tip. Newbie to home DIYs, so this was very helpful with no fluff or unnecessary junk. Thank you!

[@Jennifer_Cruz]

Love this idea! Definitely something everyone can do even in a small backyard.

[@tangamanga94]

I love what you did here and that you provided the cost of the materials. This will give me an idea of how much I will have to spend to tackle a project like this.

[@rosssiegler8014]

I hope this guy blows up. He seems pretty genuine and doesn’t sugarcoat stuff. #respect Build a deck for us would yuh? One that’s 5ft off the ground and 16’ x 24’ (LxW)

[@angeladroesbeke415]

Just discovered your channel and it’s absolutely amazing … wow… easy explanations and no cutting corners or lying on the labor intensity some things may require. Probably one of the best KZbin suggestions in a looong time! Now I can binge watch all your videos and scare my kids about future projects they are going to “volunteer” assisting me with 😂😂 Lots of love from Belgium 🇧🇪!

[@seemaportnov7990]

Thanks for leaving the cost at the end. For me it is important to show what you spent. I am in the process of doing the same around my fire pit. Thanks again.

[@Tladdd]

Took a huge amount of inspiration from this video to build mine, it will be finished this weekend. Thanks a lot for the great video!

[@3CandiesInTX]

Brilliant tutorial! Easy and fun to watch! Thank you!

[@eron9220]

I just have to say - you are amazing! Down to your techniques, the tools you use, and your ideas.. flawless execution. Wish I had this much handiness to do this. Maybe when my daughter is a little older and doesn't bug me so much I could do it. Lol

[@serenitymattingly]

This is almost exactly what I m gonna be doing in our backyard. Thank you!!

[@lucienebrown6056]

Me too😊💯

[@aacevedoify]

Simply beautiful!!

[@kayingvang3360]

Nice job! Thanks for showing the cost budget! Very helpful in how much I would need if I wanted to do something similar!

[@keithhines5482]

Simple and impactful. Thank you

[@Wuse2ya]

You have just gained a subscription, looks good, was explained so well, i feel like a 9 year old could do this with how simple it is, exactly what i was looking for, totally doing it in my yard

[@hossiluc]

Love the content, honesty and inspiration been planning to put the pad down for my fire pit this summer, this was great to see

[@carlahobden1756]

Thank you for sharing. I'm in process of turning an old veg patch into a fire pit/ seating area. I already have the gravel in place and great idea of adding the posts and lighting.

[@thecreativetake]

The hanging lights and the poles really looked great!

[@CasualHobbyist]

Looks beautiful especially at night!

[@erickasilva321]

I did this with a section of my backyard, but did a square spot. Came out great!

[@spirituallyinitiated22]

😍 Awesome work. Thanks for sharing!

[@melvincooper8926]

Awesome job. You just made my life much easier.

[@bryceallred8428]

Looks great!

[@mycaminspo]

Thanks for the idea brother , I also live in IN. I have to give this a try.

[@ciarazabolotney3998]

This is awesome! I've been looking for a good video for something like this!

[@PrayerOpensDoor]

I am going to do something very similar to this . Thanks for sharing I am planning a smokeless fire pit. With a few small mods you can have one as well.

[@daniellenesham9464]

New home owner here 👋 Loving your videos so far! Very detailed but easy to follow 😊 Thanks for posting!

[@ProjectBuildStuff]

I am so happy I could help!

[@courtneyfromoutwest8440]

Love it so much!!

[@austin1519]

Fire pit looks great thanks man

[@DarionCarter12]

Great work!

[@ambermize8950]

Great job!

[@laurafrey5244]

Well done!

[@churitomuzhykocastillo6841]

Very nice, love it

[@Byrd819]

This is awesome, you make it look so easy. Wish I knew about your channel sooner. I subscribed instantly.

[@matto.1074]

Nicely done sir and video is well done as well.

[@yovtec1]

You the Man!! Thanks Bud!

[@nutzboltztoolz2734]

Cool back yard ideas 🤘

[@Theshootfashion]

Great Job!

[@aehrakhab]

Omg! Looks so easy!

[@stevenorsini2276]

Excellent job

[@claudiacanales2662]

Man you worked super hard! Looks amazing!

[@johneroyale]

Well done man!

[@mingoramirez2543]

Loved it carnal.

[@lucienebrown6056]

I love it .thanks so much

[@jherndon7395]

I love it!

[@brookecash20]

Me watching in 2024” what happened last year” * checks when video was made… “ooh” 😅lol… but looks great! Looking to do the same soon!

[@ceesosa3946]

I love it man Thanks

[@lisapriddy1007]

Beautiful

[@sarahelizabeth6342]

Awesome!!!

[@agustinbustamante1189]

Amazing 🤩

[@charlievictoria6452]

I just started watching these videos and Im inspired lol good projects!

[@spirituallyinitiated22]

Me too. I've been watching for the past 2 days, and I have been glued

[@J-SquadFishFam]

Awesome Video bud !!!

[@AsylumNoface5058]

Lovely 💙👌

[@jacobmiller5660]

Thanks for the video! One tip: instead of cutting into the sod with a spade, use an edger to create your “lines” and then the pick! Just a little back saver (:

[@AussieDownUnder]

Great video mate. Subscribed

[@JS-ss6ig]

Looks good

[@cebjr]

Awesome🔥

[@ilapatel5516]

I like your idea. very good 👌👌👌👌👌👍

[@furrfurr]

Great vid dude

[@jillianluker2382]

Amazing! I plan on doing this too but with the posts set with concrete in the whiskey barrel planters...I just can't commit to putting the posts in the ground set in concrete since we will sell in a few years! Plus pretty flowers are a bonus :) If I don't want to dig up the grass to avoid dirt/grass disposal and back pain, can I use the cardboard method of killing the grass? Outline the area, set cardboard down and wait for the grass to die, add landscaping fabric and then pea gravel? Or would it be best to just dig up? Your project turned out great. Thank you!

[@Tvgott]

Thanks for posting this vidoe

[@RoyaltyEventsPhotographyVideo]

Love it

[@Sylvia-bs8zi]

Gefällt mir sehr gut👍👍👍

[@AA-sx7mm]

LOVED this! thank you so much for sharing. I also live in IN and wondered what was best for areas where it snows. I am a new home owner as of last year. Needed an idea that a single cat-lady could handle LOL

[@zootedxd7409]

Indiana represent lol

[@boonphitphanthavong4334]

I like how you post the cost of everything in the video. Thanks for that.

[@williamgoodman2037]

Really good job enjoy the video of the fire pit do it yourself

[@mosenropet8440]

wow looks alot better

[@moisesestrada7306]

Thank you for made this video, I just my mine with a $292 dollars. I got the 3/8 gravel PEA No lights! Thanks again!

[@hiemstra88]

How many pavers did you use?

[@mila5464]

Thank you so much!!! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@TiffanyBeat]

Only video I can find that’s practical.

[@Jessica_PMHNP]

We’re doing this!

[@jbivvy420]

Next video "Lets make this pit smokeless"

[@cynthiahodder6238]

Thank you for sharing 🔥I want to do this with our fire pit...only square...🇨🇦

[@ModernRemade]

Maaan those are some fire pit goals right there, looks amazing! My "firepit" is literally a big metal bowl sitting on top of a concrete slab 😃 I'm going to have to try some of that thermal paint though!

[@HeidiDenney]

Next time try using a Mantis to break up the grass. We used it when installing our patio and it was a LIFE SAVER.

[@christopherplatt7719]

Enjoyed the video. Would have been nice to cover how you got power from the house to the fire pit for the lights…

[@Mes12411]

Hey I’m remodeling my backyard. Great video. How much brick did you use for the hardscape when you lined the edge?

[@tinydancerfae]

Glad to see you put the weed block under the edgers! On your curb appeal video I was talking back to you saying, “Noooo...put the weed block under the edgers.” I learned the hard way when weeds grew up right at the edge and I had to redo mine. Nice fire pit, but you didn’t include in the cost the chairs. Also, have you used the pit yet? I really like the look of the gravel. How do you find the chair legs and gravel working out? My only concern would be having the chair legs displace the gravel and rip holes in the weed block.

[@ericpaz2854]

How big did you make the outer circle of the pit? And how wide is your brick fire pit itself? I’m struggling to decide how much room I need for the seating area. How far out to dig from the fire pit for the outer circle.

[@iggy4219]

That was freaking cool about to build me a fire pit for my wife

[@brunocristan7047]

Im making mine very similar to this, thanks for better ideas though ;)

[@louballs]

Nice work. I will likely do something like this in my yard. Did the pavers hold up and stay in place over time?

[@auntieshugah9330]

Nice

[@snor69]

Dude first off amazing video I respect the fact you took the time out to show others. I have one question. Wouldn't it be more ideal to first mix and add the water to the concrete and then pour it in jimmying the post to set all the concrete in that way all of the concrete is wet?

[@bridgettoomey9826]

This is exactly what I am planning on doing! what type of gravel did you use?

[@Patmanduu]

For the lighting posts. You’d be better off pouring a concrete footing, extending above grade slightly, then attaching the post to that. This way they won’t rot and can be replaced. Less lateral strength perhaps, but that’s not really a requirement here.

[@jasonlee2370]

please elaborate

[@MrPetej00]

Love it, although it looks like you encroached into your swale which could flood or even wash away some of your stones in a heavy rain.

[@abel2431]

What's the outside diameter of the firepit?

[@jessekirkpatrick6895]

I noticed the empty light sockets running down the pole. Plans to keep little hands from electrocution?

[@bmrmamma]

Nevermind..you did! 👍🏽

[@carennash9853]

Great video! Thank you! How many pavers did you use?

[@JJL-1962]

Great video! Just wondering how many feet from the center did you draw your line?

[@sascharoubal4055]

I am copying this fire pit exactly, my question is how many pavers did you use for the rim of the circle?

[@onionthug320]

Any ideas for an alternative to the light posts so you don't have to dig holes?

[@stevenblackburn9354]

So I did the exact same and have a question. What did you do with the extension cord for the lights??

[@ltran96]

How does it look after a winter of snow? Gravel hold up okay?

[@sarwatahmed3850]

Hey nice vlog What was ur distance from center to outer edge or around circle

[@corybarney93]

How do you power the lights? Run an extension cord to the house? Or a solar power thing?

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

Awesome project and what a transformation - where's my firepit hangout invite?! haha

[@ProjectBuildStuff]

Head on over it’s only a 16 hour drive 😂

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

@@ProjectBuildStuff Leaving now haha