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A fire pit is a feature in your garden that brings the people together, create the cozy atmosphere for your friends & family, and impresses your neighbors. These attractive garden, patio or backyard additions can dress up your yard and create the flammable atmosphere at your gathering place for afternoon barbecues, evening drinks, and late night get-togethers. Before you start your Fire Pit DIY, however, you should become fully informed as to all local regulations, construction requirements, and potential hazards. Check out the options, types of fire pits, and dos and don’ts before you get the tools out of the shed to build one.

Types of Fire Pits

Wood Fire Pit

  • Pros: Wood-burning fire pits are straightforward to build, Easy to built yourself. Many options available at for any budget.
  • Cons: Wood fires contribute CO2 emmision / polution, and their use may banned or restricted in some regions. Fire hazard due to Sparks flying out of the pit; using a protective screen can help mitigating this risk.

Natural Gas Fire Pit

  • Pros: Ease of lighting the fire in a gas fire pit by flipping a switch, which may mean you use it more often. Gas fire pits can often be installed where wood fire pits cannot, such as on decks or places with heightened fire hazard.
  • Cons: More expensive installation. Dependency on being able to connect to an underground natural gas line. Need a certified technician to install.

Propane Fire Pit

  • Pros: Like natural gas, a propane-burning fire pit is quick and easy to turn on or off. Some propane fire pits are free-standing and can be moved easily.
  • Cons: You will need to monitor propane levels and haul the (heavy) canister back and forth to the store regularly for refills. limited options in terms of look & feel, also due to the fact that it is not easy to hide a bulky propane tank. Not suitable for grilling or toasting your mash mellows.

Fire pit considerations – Do’s & Don’ts

DO consider accessibility when choosing a fire pit size. Where to sit, how to approach, how to add wood/fuel to the pit.

DO explore different build options. Study the videos and advice you find below in this post.

DO install a steel ring in the fire pit – as safety zone.

DO consider fuel supply equipment and emissions when determining fuel type. Wood, Propane, Natural Gas

DO invest in fire safety gear. fire blanket, fire extinguisher, even consider sand for a wood fire pit

DO keep a close eye on children and pets. Its fire, its hot, its dangerous.

DON’T build a fire pit without approval from local authorities. Check the legislation in the area you live in.

DON’T position fire pits in hazard-prone zones with unfavorable winds.

DON’T leave a fire unattended. Even Propane or natural gas pits may be consider much more safe, still don’t leave them unattended!

DON’T use fire accelerants such as lighter fluid or gasoline. They release toxic fumes and can cause explosions.

DON’T throw paper or garbage into the fire. Uncontrollable or unpredictable flames may be triggered, and is stinks!

How to built your own firepit

Built one yourself is easier then you may think. See here a nice collection of what some people have done before you.

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