Alright, let’s talk about this brick firepit thing. You see, I heard folks talking ’bout it, and I thought, “Well, I can figure that out.” Ain’t that hard, you know. Just gotta know what you’re doing. Let me tell you, how to build a brick firepit, it ain’t rocket science. You just need some bricks and a little bit of elbow grease.
First off, you gotta find a good spot for your firepit. Don’t go puttin’ it right next to the house, now. That’s just askin’ for trouble. Find a nice flat piece of land, away from trees and things that can catch fire. Safety first, ya know?
Next thing you need is bricks. Lots of ’em. I heard that those tree ring things made of concrete work good too. Them concrete tree rings are pretty cheap, so that’s an option if you’re watchin’ your pennies. If you want a cheap firepit, that’s the way to go. And I heard you can use a wash pail. A 15-gallon one, they said. And put some bricks in the bottom. That sounds like the easiest way to make a DIY firepit, huh? But we’re talkin’ ’bout brick firepits here.
- Bricks, lots of bricks
- Level ground
- Maybe some gravel, that’s what some folks use
- A shovel, gotta dig a little
Now, some folks like to dig a little hole first. Just a shallow one, mind you. Maybe a few inches deep. Then, you can put some gravel in the bottom. Makes it drain better, I reckon. But you don’t gotta do that if you don’t want to. Just make sure the ground is nice and level. That’s important.
Then you start layin’ your bricks. You want to make a circle, see? Just start puttin’ them bricks down, one next to the other. Make sure they’re nice and tight together. You don’t want no big gaps.
Keep going around until you got a full circle. Then you start on the next layer. Just put them bricks right on top of the first layer. Keep going until it is as high as you like it.
Some people, they like to use mortar. That’s like a cement glue that holds the bricks together. Makes it stronger, I guess. But you know what, I ain’t got time for all that. Just stacking the bricks works just fine. If one falls out, you just put it back in. No big deal.
I seen some folks, they make their firepit real fancy. They put different colored bricks in there, make designs and all. That’s nice, I guess, if you’re into that sort of thing. Me, I just want somethin’ to burn some wood in, ya know? Don’t need nothin’ fancy for that.
One thing you gotta remember, though. Make sure your firepit is big enough. You don’t want it too small, or you won’t be able to fit much wood in there. And you don’t want it too big, or it’ll take forever to heat up. Just use your common sense, I reckon.
You want your circle brick fire pit to be a good size for your yard. Not too big, not too small. Just right, like Goldilocks and the three bears! Haha!
Now, once you got your firepit built, you gotta let it dry. If you used mortar, that is. If you just stacked the bricks, like I do, then you’re good to go. Just throw some wood in there and light her up!
But be careful, now. Fire is dangerous. Don’t go playin’ around with it. And always have a bucket of water nearby, just in case. You never know when a spark might fly out and start somethin’ on fire. Better to be safe than sorry, I always say.
- Don’t play with fire, it is dangerous
- Keep water close, just in case
- Don’t build it too close to the house
- Make sure it is big enough for your wood
And don’t go puttin’ no trash in your firepit. Just burn wood. Trash makes a nasty smell, and it ain’t good for the environment. We gotta take care of this here planet, ya know? It’s the only one we got.
If you want to make a fire pit area that is real nice, you can put some chairs around it. Maybe a little table to put your drinks on. That way, you can sit around the fire with your friends and family, and have a good time. Talk, and laugh. Toast some marshmallows. That sounds nice.
So there you have it. That’s how you build a brick firepit. It ain’t hard, really. Just takes a little time and effort. And when you’re done, you’ll have a nice place to sit around and enjoy a fire. Ain’t nothin’ better than that, I tell ya.
Just remember what I told ya. Be careful with the fire, don’t put it too close to the house, and use good bricks. And don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty. That’s part of the fun!
So, go on out there and build yourself a firepit. You won’t regret it. Just imagine yourself sittin’ out there on a cool evenin’, watchin’ the flames dance around. That’s the life, ain’t it? And DIY brick fire pit is not that hard. Anyone can do it. If this old lady can figure it out, you can too!
And one more thing. If you are lazy like some folks, you can just use that wash pail I was talking about before. That’s even easier. But a brick one is nicer, in my opinion. You can use those Belgian wedge wall bricks, I heard they are good. 96 of them, or something like that. That’s a lot of bricks. It will be a big fire pit. But hey, go big or go home, right? Haha! So there you have it. That is how to make a circle brick fire pit.
