If you want a quick DIY firepit ready for a cozy fall evening this weekend, you’re in the right place.
The supplies for this firepit were provided by Lowe’s.
This project is EASY PEASY!
SKILL LEVEL:
Easy. If we can do it, you can too.
SUPPLIES:
You can purchase a firepit kit from Lowe’s that includes most of what you need. We chose to customize ours to be a bit taller and to include a metal firepit bowl insert, so we added extra stones (44 total) from the Allen & Roth Bertram collection. If you want a similar look, select a deep metal firepit bowl with a lip, grate and cover. Lowe’s staff can help you pick the right parts for your project.
TIME REQUIRED:
Once you have the materials and a prepared surface, assembly can be very fast — as little as 15 minutes to stack the stones and set the bowl. It came together quicker than we expected.
BUILD YOUR OWN FIREPIT – STEP-BY-STEP:
1. Start with a level, non-flammable base: pea gravel, concrete, brick, or stone all work well.
2. Arrange the stones in a circle for the first row. Double-check the diameter against your metal firepit bowl so the bowl will fit properly.
3. Use a level for each row to keep the walls even before adding the next layer.
4. Stack four rows (or fewer if you prefer) and stagger the joints for stability. No mortar is needed.
5. Set the metal firepit bowl on top, letting the lip overlap the stones for a secure fit.
6. Step back, admire your work, and invite the family for s’mores.
We watched a short video for inspiration and to confirm the steps before starting.
We’re transforming a small new-construction backyard into an inviting outdoor room for family and friends. The space started out plain, so even modest changes made a big difference. Our goal was a functional, comfortable area on a budget that we’d actually use.
I plan projects around what’s practical and affordable given my skills and budget. Sometimes the ideas are big, but I enjoy finding simpler ways to achieve the look and function I want.
In addition to the firepit materials, Lowe’s supplied an outdoor heater — ideal for chilly fall evenings — and a Weber grill for cooking outdoors. We also selected plants to edge the pea gravel patio, which you’ll see in future updates.
Beyond the firepit and BBQ area, we’ll be adding a flagstone patio on a leveled upper area with a dining table. In the back corner we plan to build raised garden beds for vegetables. We also intend to install privacy screens and add more plants so the yard feels cozy, not bare. It’s a step-by-step process, and we’re excited about the progress.
We’ll share more details and photos as the makeover continues, including how we installed the pea gravel and flagstone pathways and patios.
We’re thrilled with how this outdoor space is coming together and how much more usable it already is for family time.
If you want background reading on backyard planning and pea gravel patios, check the original inspiration posts referenced in our project notes.
Many thanks to Lowe’s for providing the firepit materials, the Weber BBQ, the outdoor heater and plants for this backyard makeover. We’ll document more of the build and finishes in upcoming posts.
