How to Build a DIY Fire Pit in Your Backyard - Thrift Diving

[@ThriftDiving]

Get the materials list on the blog post here ~~> thriftdiving.com/build-diy-fire-pit/

[@georgepinchem7229]

Thrift Diving good job

[@Emilypx832]

Where do i get the black round insert from? And what is it called?

[@kellyalvarez4453]

Thanks for posting this. I'm preparing to do one myself, as a single mom. I was seeing some overwhelming DIY videos by guys with trucks and tools. You helped me be sure I can handle it!

[@ThriftDiving]

YAY! Glad I could show you the softer side of fire pits, Kelly! :) You can totally do it.

[@kellyalvarez4453]

I love how mine came out! My body ached for days after, but the sense of accomplishment made it worth it! Wish I could find a way to share a pic here!

[@michellerobin1979]

Single mom also! Thanks for the video!

[@karynb7781]

What a neat project, it's so tidy. This looked like a 'forgiving' job, perfect for beginners... It makes me optimistic about my skills...I love he was ready to do it again ~ so sweet!

[@ThriftDiving]

It was totally forgiving! Yep, with my being 1" off, it's not really noticeable, and since it wasn't like someone was hiring me to do it perfectly, I could do it with some errors and no one really cared. :) You should give it a try. It's nice having a place to hang out and be with friends and family around something as soothing as a fire!

[@yuriburkel686]

Great teamwork

[@lilmommalady76]

I laughed so hard when your son said "digging?" 0:52 More than he expected lol. So adorable. 😂 I hope he now understands all the work that goes into making a KZbin video but it doesn't discourage him to make some more later 👍

[@ThriftDiving]

Yes, exactly!! LOL. I thought that was pretty funny, too. You should have seen the part (that I didn't include) where all we had done was filmed the intro and then he needs to go inside for a snack because he was ready for a break! HA! I was like, "Wow, you have no idea, huh??" You're right, though, I hope it gave him a glimpse into how videos work. I had hoped we would have had time to edit the video together, but we didn't. I'll help him with his video and teach him how to edit. :) Thanks for watching and supporting him! :)

[@waleskanieves6095]

The behind the scenes had me cracking up! Love him!💗

[@Mark-ts5pd]

This is great, love the baby stroller idea, get the patent on that idea, quick !

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Great project Serena! It's great how you got your son involved for this project. I made one of these a few years ago. Got the kit from Lowes, and it has held up great. I decided not to use adhesive on my bricks because I wasn't sure If I might move the pit to a different location later. Surprisingly, the bricks locked in place very nicely and I haven't had any problems with them moving out of place. My kids and family love the fire pit. Thanks for the video tutorial!

[@D_Parks]

I love this project! You sure made it look easy. I bet your family has lots of happy memories around it in the years to come!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you, Deb! That's what I'm hoping! I have been wanting to use the fire pit for the last couple days but it's been rainy in the evening. I'm itching to build a nice one for the evening time! Get some wine..... LOL

[@JemiQui77]

I'm dying at the jogging stroller. 😭😂 I LOVE THAT IDEA lol

[@ThriftDiving]

LOL, I had to break down and buy a wheelbarrow last week, though! I built raised garden beds and there was NO WAY to haul that much dirt all the way to the back of the house using the jogging stroller. HA! That new garden bed video will be up soon! Likely this weekend. :) Thanks, Jemi!

[@JemiQui77]

Thrift Diving yay! Excited to see it!

[@ThePrototype1978]

Love the way she improvise lol

[@jennycastri3317]

The stroller! Love it!

[@alanballard7466]

For the life of me I don't know why someone would give you a thumbs down you did a very good job you and your helper did a great video. 😀😀😉👍👍

[@deandecooman]

how are you gonna clean the ashes with the gravel inside?

[@kawaiikawaiianimegirl4144]

Love this and I love it was a mother son project

[@silvergray2345]

Tfs! The fire pit turned out just fine! I so want to build one. Your yard is looking good. U really put the hard work in, so enjoy the fruits of your labor👍

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks! I still have sooo many weeds in the back to pull up. I planted some ferns so I'll be sharing that with you probably tomorrow or Monday! :) Thank you so much for watching!!

[@arminabih]

Amazing mother!!!! Adorable son! Love it :)

[@arthurbernales1776]

Hi Nice video.Im thinking of making one like that.What do call that ring inside the fire pit.Thanks.

[@roguestarr6797]

Wow great job on that fire pit. Can't wait to build my own.

[@bebo653]

What size is the fire ring that you used? Thanks for all the tips.

[@saundrahonwytewa-lopez4053]

He did awesome!!! You did a good job on your first try. You have a good teacher.

[@ragdadtx1835]

What a great idea! I had no idea you could actually buy a kit and do this. You and your son did a great job. I am building a new home in SW FL, and a fire pit very similar to what you did with a small paver deck is around $6K. I will definitely be following your lead if we have room after we get the pool in. Congrats!

[@mezzanayne]

Your son did such a great job on the intro! I don’t know why it was relegated to the outtakes. The fire pit looks great too. 👍🏻

[@ThriftDiving]

I know, Megan! I considered putting it in the beginning, but I thought it was best to include it at the end. My channel isn't really a "family" channel, even though my kids are definitely sprinkled throughout the videos. I like to try to stay as "on topic" as possible, but yet add a little fun and family into them. Thank you for watching!! :)

[@charnessaalexander9974]

Where did you get the pit ring and how did you know the size to purchase

[@kmac6720]

That's awesome taking your son to work!! I brought my son to work with me on Thursday, At the Navy Yard!

[@GxFR716]

Would you recommend gravel as a base for the fire wood or lava rocks?

[@TheSweetpea73]

I love your channel and just subscribed.

[@psra8er512]

Funny about the baby stroller. I used a wheel chair for my bricks, lol. Good job on your fire pit!

[@mrs.torataylor1569]

where did u get the steel black ring? it looks great.

[@ThriftDiving]

It was part of the kit that the stones came with. I got it at Lowes, but you can probably find a similar kit at Home Depot, too! :) Thank you, Mrs. Taylor!

[@CintiaVsTia]

Great video, I too have a son who wants to camp and you gave me more confidence to do this!

[@ThriftDiving]

Yay, glad I could help! :)

[@mysticmac5555]

Lmao the outtakes were hilarious.

[@reelguyoutdoors5536]

Looks like a 101 uses for a baby stroller video. Good Job!

[@darenlowery1235]

I love your wheel barrow!

[@ChristianTulsaPeru]

Hello! Thanks for posting this video. I’ll be in vacation in a couple of weeks and want to build a fire pit in my backyard. My question is about that fire ring... what size is it? And also... how much did you spend on this project? Thanks in advance

[@traceybradshaw]

Love it. We want to add a fire pit when we landscape our backyard. Well done helping mom Ohene. Serena, the stroller is cute (repurposing) but I think you really need a wheelbarrow or yard cart!

[@Kyle5K]

Very positive and well done DIY fire pit video!

[@gailagilliland3268]

Serena, your son is adorable! The fire 🔥 pit will be wonderful for years to come. I am so jealous; I would love to have a fire pit but live in an apartment. I do have a nice 👍 deck in my second-story apartment so I should not complain. TFS the process. ✅🌹💚

[@ThriftDiving]

Hey there, Giala! But you know, that second-story apartment means you don't have to clean up leaves! LOL. I'm jealous of THAT, girlfriend!! :) Condo-living was stress-free living! Ahhhhh...... Thanks for the compliments on my son!!

[@gailagilliland3268]

Thrift Diving well, you are right about not raking leaves 🍁!

[@EM-fh2tx]

How do you clean the ash out, if you are burning wood directly on the gravel?

[@aminhannielmoncayo9385]

You're such a cool mom

[@ThriftDiving]

Awwww, thank you! I hope my kids will also say the same....yet sometimes I do believe they think I'm a "boomer." LOL

[@thinkmirror8507]

You guys are awesome!!

[@paulkishman4004]

You are an awesome mom!

[@killakromes1x]

Y’all are beautiful great job!

[@rtcordero]

Your videos are great. You motivate me!

[@ThriftDiving]

Awww....that is awesome to hear, Randall!!

[@haylenk1286]

I definitely hit that like and subscribe

[@annaibarra3447]

Upcycing a jogging stroller. Necessity is the mother of invention, so good use of what you have. Perfection in my eye. Can I hire you.

[@rochargrove5388]

love the wheel barrel!

[@machigaine]

Hello, What is the name of the stones in the circle?

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Awesome pit, great job! Pretty sure it’s a no-no here in drought-ridden California but I’m gonna check. Son is so adorable! What a sweetpea. I love that you did the project together.

[@ThriftDiving]

Oh, yeah, California is so dry, I don't know how that would work there. I would love to know, though. So if you find out, please let me know. I would love to share that info in the accompanying blog post for people that live in dry, fire-prone areas! :)

[@johnensslen]

Here in Delaware we have to dig at least three feet down I would go down at least 40 inches to be safe from smoke. So I would be frank add more bricks or stone at least one layer.

[@legacyimpactcoaching591]

How do you clean out the ashes and not take out the stones each time?

[@antoniobrown3219]

Loved it! Ran across the seating area vid 1st and had to find this. 👍🏾

[@MRM5J]

Love the chairs where did u get them

[@hollydavis210]

I love how you are recycling the stroller! I think it is awesome!

[@deborahjean7576]

Great job! Had a good helper! Love roasted marshmallows!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks, Deborah! Yeah, he shocked me. He didn't start complaining until later in the day, and it was unrelated to the fire pit build, so overall, it was a good day! :)

[@QueenNanaEva]

Looks very nice! Congrats!

[@missmartpants2269]

I love the imperfections! Its real life. He has gotten so big!

[@MAHWL]

I love the stroller/barrel .. and you have that awesome power washer!!😉

[@HDTorosBaseball]

Where did you buy the metal top rim?

[@jeffhess1045]

Does it need to vented more??? Do u get lots of smoke??

[@chrismc8000]

Fantastic! (Last year I broke down and ordered a new item, a hard-sided garden cart from Amazon. It was only about $65.00, and worth every penny. Now I no longer struggle with moving heavy items.)

[@ThriftDiving]

Okay, I'm sold! I'll have to do the same! I saw someone's garden cart recently and thought, "I need one of those!" :) So I, too, will look for one. I'll save the baby stroller for my future grandkids! HA

[@ladell2006]

You’re making me feel the need of building a fire pit in my backyard.... hehe

[@WTC104]

thaaaaaaaank you this is exactly what i was looking for ....like someone else said all the other videos are guys with heavy machines and of course no material list lol i'm subbing just on that fact

[@ThriftDiving]

Aww, glad I was able to help!! Thanks for the sub! I try to put out as much info as I can that will be helpful. :)

[@craigloomis20]

nice work

[@jennycharles375]

That toooo cute 😊love the fire pit 🔥

[@CravingCanada]

You two are amazing!! What a very cool project to do with your kids. Late to the party but thanks so much for sharing! You are so handy!

[@XxshadowbreakerxX]

I’m new here, your videos were suggested and let me tell you... GIRL I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ThriftDiving]

Yay!! Thank you! KZbin has been very nice to recommend mu videos! They totally rock. What did we do before KZbin?!?!

[@angel19093]

Sweet!

[@eddierivera2908]

Where do I get the black ring insert ?

[@My70pluslife]

This looked like so much fun! Loved it!👍🏼

[@lisarothfeld1026]

Did I miss? Is this rain proof?

[@augustakonor6322]

Wow! Your son is adorable. Watching this with my son as well so we can build an outdoor fire place too. I heard Ohene and I’m like hmmm, is this Ghana Ohene? I heard your last name and I confirmed then I heard Kwabena lol. I also have a Kwabena, Katakyie and Nana-Ofosu. Will send my son( he has gaming channel here on YT called GALONTON ) over to your son’s gaming channel. Love all your projects and tfs.

[@alejandro69able]

Nice project to do with your kids awesome job mom

[@weaver7249]

You always do the best projects - just love your channel.

[@ThriftDiving]

Awww, thank you, Dana!! I really appreciate it!!

[@catsrus-es9eu]

Nice!

[@ernestfrimpong7652]

I'm subscribing fast you are real to your roots

[@ccgoulart]

Loved your video. Big hello from Brazil! Cris.

[@MelissaSLewis]

This new subbie absolutely loves this video. May God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@33agray]

Love it. Now I gotta have one! Tfs

[@ThriftDiving]

You need one, April!! I was so happy for that little fire and roasted marshmallows! The kids that live in the homes behind us came by, and my best friend came over, and we just roasted and chilled. It was awesome! I don't know why I waited so long to make one.

[@KaysCreativeHome]

Love it! Let that baby make another one in someone else’s yard. He’s ready to start his own business!

[@dezclarke2600]

What are the name of the bricks / blocks called thanks

[@TatiLuna2010]

Thanks for the tutorial!!! Love it!!! Greetings from Argentina!!!

[@Retipster]

Great vid Serena! I am *totally* doing this in my backyard. Nice to meet you at FinCon this year! 👍

[@BillDoa]

Awesome I made one on Xmas

[@G0SuBunnY]

I think this is awesome for a DIY project :)! If you do another one :D add a vent/flue for the fire pit using a laundry tube ((aluminum) . in addition a grate for easy cleaning, good part is most of the stuff is great for your compost or soil. so washing it into the yard is actually pretty good for it. Keep it up!

[@mirlarivera8887]

Love it!!

[@TheRadraku]

How do u clean the ashes?

[@ThriftDiving]

This might be the wrong answer, but I don't. We don't use it heavily, so it doesn't really get heavily ashed. When we do use it, we just put out the fire with water and then leave the ashes. We haven't had any problem with it.

[@juliav5195]

The fire pit looks great and your son is so funny!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks, Julia! This was the subdued Ohene. You should see when the camera goes off. My child is a spitfire! LOL He amazes me with his quick wit and common sense that other kids his age don't have.

[@MakingAndFixing]

I love your wheelbarrow. It's a very clever recycled tool! :-D

[@annamarie1ramirez]

He's adorable, love the tutorial.

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you, Anna Marie! He insisted on wearing his a hat and glasses all.day.long. LOL. :) What a character....

[@annamarie1ramirez]

Thrift Diving that just gives him character, he's a cool kid.

[@amandasue6500]

He's adorable, love is dance moves! That's an awesome way to recycle a stroller.

[@therealcommodoremccrary]

New Subscriber 🔥💯🔥

[@cutecalmcozy]

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[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you!!!

[@jreezy70]

So dumb question, why dig out the grass? Why not just leave it and place the gravel on the grass?

[@Evemeza001]

I used my stroller for many other things to .. love it💜

[@6stat664]

Only use hard wood no line because it gives off bad stuff if your eating off the pit

[@smartmoneyhousesinvestor7177]

What was the budget ?

[@ashlynmclure4790]

I love that you’re using a stroller 😂😂

[@ekathrynwilms7621]

That one inch is a good idea for run off in heavy rain. In the winter you will not have as much ice buildup in the pit. If the ring rusts out just go to an auto wrecking business and pick up a simi-truck tire rim to replace it. Truck rims last almost forever. The pit looks great and the kids will really like it if they camp overnight in the yard.

[@ThriftDiving]

Oooh, great ideas! I hadn't thought of that! SEE! There was an unconscious method to my madness. HAHA. I am thinking of finding (or making) a fire pit cover for off season to protect it, or when not in use. I'll check Amazon to see how much they cost!

[@ekathrynwilms7621]

Find a pallet of two behind a store. Cut them a little larger than the pit's diameter cover the sides with the extra wood to slip over the outside of the pit's sides. Seal the top so the rain water is limited entering the pit. A cute idea would be to make the top look like a barrel then use it as a table at times when the pit isn't in use. Here in eastern Ohio we get crazy freezing rain early and late winter. The ice can destroy outdoor items. Covers on like are usually plastic and will blow off during storms.

[@MrSaadia27]

The strollerI just donate my 😢😢great idea 💡love your videos

[@justanotherminority6895]

It holds up and the fire burns. Good enough for me.

[@sethcfaulder6886]

Man, your kid looks cooler than I ever have in my 36 years of life.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

Must've had a shitty 36 years...