How to Make a Fire Pit Seating Area: Backyard Makeover

How to Make a Fire Pit Seating Area: Backyard Makeover - Thrift Diving

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I created a DIY fire pit for my backyard one summer, but it needed seating and a walkway, which I created in this video. A fire pit is a warm, cozy, and safe place to see family and friends outdoors, especially during these times. Watch and see how to use a fire pit kit with stones to create a fire pit with a stone walkway and seating.
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0:00 - Intro and "BEFORE" pics
0:33 - Creating the circle/shape of the fire pit seating area.
1:03 - Use a string trimmer to outline the fire pit seating area shape.
1:29 - Use a cultivator to break up the earth. (I'm using the RYOBI cultivator which you can find here: homedepot.sjv.io/QqNNa
1:39 - Edgers used: Pavestone from Home Depot: homedepot.sjv.io/AYKXx
2:08 - Tools used and digging the perimeter of fire pit.
3:21 - Clearing out fire pit seating area.
3:56 - Adding weed block fabric. (NOTE: I didn't use sand because I have clay soil and didn't feel I needed the added support to keep the edgers in place. The edgers have NOT shifted over time).
4:58 - Adding cardboard. (NOTE: You do NOT have to use cardboard. I used it for extra weed block, but mostly just wanted to recycle it).
5:49 - Lining edges along the seating area. (NOTE: Use weed block pins to keep it in place).
6:20 - Adding pea gravel (NOTE: I added about 25 bags, but could have used more).
7:18 - Using up extra edgers.
7:32 - Using extra edges for planters.
8:02 - Laying indoor/outdoor patio rug.
8:10 - Seating up folding chairs. Find them here (affiliate link): amzn.to/388COdq
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@ThriftDiving 3 жыл бұрын

*For the materials list, including the chairs used, visit the blog post* - thriftdiving.com/build-diy-fire-pit/?Social-Media&Comments&KZfaq

@MrJgonzalez09 3 жыл бұрын

I would build a balcony right by your back door

@smokierspy 3 жыл бұрын

Tip for next time ya have a project like this , they make little staples you can push through the weedblocker to hold it in place , makes it a breeze and is something you’ll really want for a blocker with Rock over the top of it , looks good !

@royblair1738 3 жыл бұрын

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@hulqb.smashing6112 2 жыл бұрын

I had the expand it Ryobi cultivator you were using. It is terrible, returned it and rented a bigger one and it worked 10x better and faster.

@anneann9127 3 жыл бұрын

Yours was the 4th video I watched on how to make a patio fire pit area. Yours was also the only one that was realistic. Not all of us can rent power equipment or have about 10 people helping or about 4,000 to spend on it. Thank you so much for posting a video for the rest of us.

@ThriftDiving 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, thank you so much, Anne, for such great feedback! I'm so glad that you found it down-to-earth and not out of reach for the everyday homeowner. :)

@alexpate2517 2 жыл бұрын

I am just starting to plan out ideas in my head and the way you did yours is the closest to what I am leaning towards based on similar yard style and budget. I don’t want to simply pay for a professional to come in and do it. What is the final cost you realized in your project with tools included?

@Alyssa-tv7py 3 жыл бұрын

Im here watching this like im gonna do it..meanwhile my laundry baskets look like a landfill

@jenniferlawrence9652 2 жыл бұрын

Same :)

@DrDoomBloom 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@amberpatrice9 2 жыл бұрын

I feel hit!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@SarahBelle1987 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣same

@praveenpulikutti Жыл бұрын

Haha..

@RaztechPowersports 3 жыл бұрын

I had a landscape company for over 10 years and respect this level of DIY project! Turned out great!

@vincentterri 4 жыл бұрын

I’m always impressed to those that admit their mistakes along the way for others to learn from! Thank you for that & your honesty! Great job! Looks beautiful!

@devintran3843 3 жыл бұрын

You are such a badass! Doing the vast majority yourself and owning imperfections and errors with positivity. An inspiration for sure.

@joshgonia6991 3 жыл бұрын

this is great!! its refreshing to see a diy video where the person doesn't takes 20 minutes to explain every single thing. it's concise, simple, and looks great! THANKS!!!!!

@ThriftDiving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love the positive feedback, Josh! :) I DO tend to get wordy, at times, though. HAHA

@LilyMUTINY 2 жыл бұрын

When you said, "Usually you'd use adhesive to hold it all together, but later if I change my mind, I want to take it all apart!" I'm thinking, now that's the heart of a true DIYer! Hahaha :) Thank you for making this video! It was very helpful to see your mistakes and how you overcame them. Probably saved me a lot of time as I take on this project in the next week!

@michaelboisson4037 3 жыл бұрын

Who are the 2.1K that didn't like this? They're some real haters! Great job!

@gabbyhollen7727 4 жыл бұрын

I love how she’s learning as she goes so we can learn with her ❤️

@beverlystewart2527 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Reassuring knowing it's okay to make mistakes along the way. You can fix them. Just go for it. It'll all be okay. Gave me courage!!!

@mariekelsey3282 3 жыл бұрын

Plus she is transparent about everything awesome

@arockingroupie 3 жыл бұрын

Strong work! Im glad theres another woman out there doing digging and edging work by hand without any help!!

@kaitospin3944 3 жыл бұрын

Really great work. You did a similar project?

@thetinkercook5430 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your down-to-earth mentality. THANK YOU for sharing!!!

@nathanperez7292 4 жыл бұрын

Forget the NAY SAYERS!! This came out awesome. People think it's easy and even easier to have a contractor do it but it feels so much better knowing the money you save and the excitement of getting done yourself. You also learn along the way how to make it easier for the future... you get two thumbs up from me!👍🏽👍🏽 great job

@souldxoutx5971 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, i just made a fire pit for my girlfriend on Valentine’s Day yesterday, and I want to make it look really beautiful for her. And this gave me some beautiful ideas

@ThriftDiving 3 жыл бұрын

You're an amazing boyfriend! I bet she loved it!

@souldxoutx5971 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftDiving thank you! I saw your video, and it gave me an amazing idea

@craigmerkey8518 4 жыл бұрын

wow you are ambitious AF... I am tired just watching all the work you put into this! kick ass!!!!

@mateocaraway5752 4 жыл бұрын

@mssumerloving 3 жыл бұрын

Was looking for this comment.. phew. I AM TIRED WATCHING ALL HER HARD WORK 😫😫

@JimmyJaxJellyStax 2 жыл бұрын

It's a labor of love, well worth it for a pristine outcome to share.

@DenisIahnes 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. You do all of that & the husband is drinking beers with friends. Way to go.

@evelynrodgers7499 5 жыл бұрын

Love home owners that keep up their properties. Very lovely.

@streeter_289 5 жыл бұрын

Evelyn Rodgers but what about her yard, it is all weeds

@MeanOldLady 5 жыл бұрын

@@streeter_289 - Who cares? Weeds are edible. Useless grass lawns are an eyesore. More useful gardens instead of lawn deserts, people.

@thomasbrown938 5 жыл бұрын

@@MeanOldLady my eyes and brain hurt after reading this

@kaymack5304 4 жыл бұрын

@@streeter_289 One step at a time.

@dollystewart7116 4 жыл бұрын

@@streeter_289 0 d eww eww mom

@elizabethpeek6434 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you did this all by yourself! It is inspiring to do mine, even if my hubby doesn't want to help! :)

@casperaudi7476 4 жыл бұрын

1.7 dislikes those are HATERS 3.6 Who realize this project was not easy I gave you a thumbs up 👍 because you didn’t all by yourself with a little helper and tillering the backyard is never easy good luck 🍀 and never look at the Haters always wave bye 👋 at the HATERS because haters hate that 😄

@winterfae5403 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being a genuine landscaper, showing n g your mistakes and sucesses

@BLUE7404 4 жыл бұрын

this put a smile on my face. I love it when poeple know that they have a good home and then start to invest in it. It really pays off and makes you proud of what you can accomplish when you work on something you love.

@darniataylor7749 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Mother's Day! I 💜 that you are always so open and honest with your viewers. This project turned out great. I can imagine sitting there in the morning enjoying a cup of coffee and enjoying the stars at night. I hope your mom and the rest of your family enjoy her retirement dinner. Tfs 😊

@canadiand6371 2 жыл бұрын

The before and after wow…be proud of yourself, that looks so good!

@denishusidic7212 Жыл бұрын

Great job! Really awesome that you did it alone. It’s obviously not perfect but not is life. Looks so much better from what you had prior!!!

@sarahrenfrow9795 4 жыл бұрын

Ignore the naysayers, you did a fabulous job, hard work and ingenuity included!

@timrenexperience9239 4 жыл бұрын

Great project! love the before and after layout, empowers me to do my home DIY projects with a little more confidence! Congrats to your Mom on her retirement, BLESSINGS!

@daisygurl3601 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Thank you for sharing the good, the bad and the ugly!

@xiomarapolanco1273 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous backyard enjoyed in the best of health and congratulations to your mother blessings to her retirement 🙏🏽 ‼️

@JCArtworks89 4 жыл бұрын

Dang you remind me so much of my mom . Y'all are the epitome of weekend warriors/ anytime warriors . Kudos other mom.

@erich7662 4 жыл бұрын

This is incredible. So realistic, and you make us feel like we can do anything. Thank you for this down to earth, thorough explanation!

@CarlBrain 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I love this backyard... Definitely my inspo this summer

@davidshettlesworth1442 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for an outstanding "how to" video. I learned a lot. Carry On Madam.

@trevorc4052 5 жыл бұрын

Great job young lady. This motivates me to want to get started on my own yard. 👍🏾

@litchielitch3082 4 жыл бұрын

I loooove it! You’ve given me the courage to to this by myself as a woman! 😁

@samuelnega2817 5 күн бұрын

You are amazing strong lady!! Your husband is the lucky guy!!

@evelyngonzalez8028 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!! That looks amazing GIRL POWER 🥰🙏🏻 enjoy it for many years to come. Thank you for sharing

@bcarter261 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love it. Thank you for sharing your mistakes instead of making it out like you're a pro. Really helps us beginners to avoid them. Very informative and fantastic job on the completed project!

@amcshine 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you did this alone... makes me feel so empowered 😆🙌🏽

@Sandalphonn 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@lindsbeil1 2 жыл бұрын

I love your sense of humor and inspiration!!!

@emeraldknight22 4 жыл бұрын

Yassssss!!!!!! This is 👌🏻also...the more landscape fabric...the better. Bad fabric is the worst

@alfilkemper9240 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, lots of work but it turned out beautiful. Thanks for stating some of the oops, as well, I appreciated that!

@amandamendoza4181 5 жыл бұрын

You go girl! Strong work!! Looks Amazing!!!💗

@reginawood9842 3 жыл бұрын

I love the blue patio set!

@laurie4275 3 жыл бұрын

Leveling is so important.

@karenkosasi3839 4 жыл бұрын

I would highly recommend using those stapler looking stakes after your lay your weed fabric so the gravel don't go under it.

@iamwindchakra 5 жыл бұрын

I love the colors and the new fire pit area chairs! I think an outdoor dining area table/chairs would really complete it!

@ThriftDiving 5 жыл бұрын

Perhaps! I really love the love seat and chairs instead, though! Either way, I love sitting out there now!

@user28596iw 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftDiving where did you get those chairs?

@plamb1000 2 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot from this video. It was the primary source for my firepit area. Thank you for the post!

@hananmaqsher9698 3 жыл бұрын

That looks really good

@AmericanMade90 5 жыл бұрын

Great work! More importantly good job having the tenacity to take on the project yourself.

@1475evans 4 жыл бұрын

I love this! You've done a wonderful job! That's some hard work too. Your outdoor area looks very inviting 💜

@juiceetapp 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same issues with my "lawn". I dug it all up & planted white clover. Soft on the feet, easy on water consumption, easily maintained. I love it.

@darrenzuke3394 3 жыл бұрын

Doing this now. At 1 minute in my mind is blown by you using the weed eater to mark your lines. Brilliant. Wish I saw this 2 days ago.

@whitetiger0603 3 жыл бұрын

I'm stinking inspired by you! I do a lot on my own too and ive been scratching my head on what to do about my fire pit area.

@kimberlywang1934 5 жыл бұрын

You're such an inspiration for a newbie DIYer like me:) Thank you so much for such a great tutorial. It looks beautiful!

@kurtiscobain3224 2 жыл бұрын

This is helping me with my Eagle Scout project! Thank you!

@joselase6894 3 жыл бұрын

The sweetest video ever.

@docdoctme 5 жыл бұрын

Girl, I’m tired from watching this video. You got some major workout and muscle building.it looks beautiful and thanks for sharing your hard work!

@ACountryGirlsAttic 5 жыл бұрын

It looks beautiful!!!! Some elegant solar lights along the pathway would look gorgeous!!!! Great job!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!! 💗🌷💐🌷💗

@Theresaaiza 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! 😍

@gamzedemir2678 3 жыл бұрын

I don"t have a backyard, I live in an appartment in France, and yet your positivity brings me joy and I watched the entire thing haha ! thanks

@nah3186 3 жыл бұрын

Amen to still completing the job despite not having the right tools. You did an excellent job! Thanks for sharing.

@lokiidokii 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I kept seeing these fire pit rings around Pinterest and was wondering how much time/effort it would actually take to make something like this. Super helpful vid!

@blumorgan7594 5 жыл бұрын

💙💙💙💙 keep up the good work. I love how you tell your mistakes for others!

@ThriftDiving 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The mistakes are definitely part of the story! :)

@MathEditsXY 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why I watched this but I enjoyed it so thank you

@tobert5150 3 жыл бұрын

I love finding good wholesome people on KZfaq living their best life

@TrickerShooting 3 жыл бұрын

2:48 You used the right shovel from my experience! Square shovels are great but they struggle to cut roots when trenching and your edge doesn't have to be perfect if you give yourself space so its a worthy compromise

@meganking536 5 жыл бұрын

Pro tip for tillers!!!! It helps if the ground is wet when using them (I suggest just spraying the area with a garden hose) and it's easier to pull than to push.

@meganking536 5 жыл бұрын

Also when trying to keep everything level, nothing is easier than a rope and a string level. With two stakes in the ground, you will be able to easily determine whether or not everything is flat.

@ThriftDiving 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip for the tiller and being level! Thanks!!

@brettking8663 4 жыл бұрын

@@meganking536 I like your last name 😁

@LifeWithLowee 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! It turned out great!

@adrianrivera7950 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video it inspired me and my GF to get moving on our yard thanks again

@DonielleMusic 5 жыл бұрын

Great work! I really enjoyed watching this!

@saltyuno 5 жыл бұрын

gotta give you props for this. looks great! hard work pays off

@meadowlark1986 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, that after is amazing!! Thank you for the inspiration!

@DawgMama 2 жыл бұрын

This looks wonderful!! I giggled at your husband nervously grinning about being on camera.

@JanColdwater 4 жыл бұрын

I love how it turned out. I don’t know how they did it but my neighbor somehow glued the pea gravel down?? This way they don’t end up everywhere. I didn’t ask how they did it but it looked great for a long time.

@donniepoff5476 5 жыл бұрын

Great project! Try soaking the ground two days before. It helps with the cultivating and digging.saves a ton of time. Great work!

@ThePNW 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid! And, “instead of being insulted, I agreed with her” is a great line 😂😂

@coler8437 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Can’t believe you were doing that with that little battery powered tiller. Use what you have !

@nolimitnati8998 3 жыл бұрын

Hoping to do this for my parents they just bought a new home. They searched for one with a fire pit already built but weren’t lucky haha but I plan to build this for them once they get settled in.❤️

@trent624 5 жыл бұрын

Just a tip for future references use a compactor machine to pack down/even the dirt out before you place the pavers

@JamieSherfy 3 жыл бұрын

Hard work. Absolutely beautiful.

@TrishDigginsDesign 4 жыл бұрын

I am seriously impressed.

@burney6211 5 жыл бұрын

Good gravy, that looks fantastic! I can't even imagine the amount of work that went into that project. As usual, you rock!

@ThriftDiving 5 жыл бұрын

It took a lot of effort! It was overwhelming at first!

@salmooch 5 жыл бұрын

So gorgeous! Get it girl. I’m so inspired to take on a project all by myself.

@maric.7391 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping it real, mistakes and all! 😊

@theandrew6286 3 жыл бұрын

I like the new chairs.

@kerrydibiasio3784 5 жыл бұрын

Great job! I hope you are enjoying your hard work!!

@TeresaMartyny 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you sharing tips on what not to do too.

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!

@ronaldzeoli7528 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Hard working lady.

@jerryrick9030 3 жыл бұрын

I admire your ingenuity. This looks great!

@whatableach9134 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer to do the home projects alone too! Better for the marriage lol

@ThriftDiving 5 жыл бұрын

Omg, hilarious!!! Lol

@bwbasham1553 5 жыл бұрын

And for the mind.

@MsVaughnTV 5 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭

@msrosas89 5 жыл бұрын

Omg, haha, I agree!! I love doing projects myself, then get frustrated when I see I'm gonna need help🤣 My husband already knows not to even ask if I need help though.

@dpurplepalm 5 жыл бұрын

I thought it was just me! 😂🤣

@mzacsundayschool8845 5 жыл бұрын

Serena, this video was well worth the wait!! awesome job. Im having a circular gravel patio installed in my backyard as well but I am hiring contractors.😘 I could never do the hard work that you do. You are a rock star👍😘💖

@ThriftDiving 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, hire it out!!! Trust me--next major dig out like that, I'm hiring young strapping males!

@grumpchong 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what we had in mind. This is very helpful.

@katelee3956 3 жыл бұрын

Love the look of the final project. Nice!

@paulsafran7637 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching this video. What caught my interest were the mistakes that you made. That is common to everyone. I give people credit when they make them. Take your ego out of the job and do the best you can. Nice going.

@ThriftDiving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Paul! Yep, mistakes included! I will never pretend to get it right the first time! HA! That's sooo not how DIY projects ever go. :)

@ffilby 3 жыл бұрын

-Mistakes are a by product of success (Me) -If you never made a mistake, you've never made f-all (Anon) -Just a happy accident (Bob) These are all successfull explanations of f-ups!

@sarangan1995 5 жыл бұрын

Loved how it turned out!! The planters near the walkway really elevated the look as well! I couldn’t help but notice those wires hanging on the back wall haha you could even put a bamboo screen to cover that up. Loved the overall look though!

@ThriftDiving 5 жыл бұрын

I knooooowww! I hate those damn wires! They're cable wires, one of which is for Comcast which I no longer have so I need to figure out if I can just cut that one. One of the wires is a string light set. I'm going to be creating something that I can hang lights on so those will be going. Believe me, I despise those wires. Lol

@sarangan1995 5 жыл бұрын

Thrift Diving cant wait to see the outcome!!

@DonC11669 3 жыл бұрын

Can only imagine cost involved. Definitely a project for a small crew. Over all,very impressive.

@ThriftDiving 3 жыл бұрын

The bricks were the most expensive, although I don't know the cost since Home Depot sponsored the brick. But it was labor-intensive, indeed! :)

@DonC11669 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftDiving always welcome to visit if you have time for a similar project. Materials plus labor cost DAV needs to know. My husband is a Disabled Veteran a would love the help with any promotion with further references. He enjoys helping others who work for friends or a living. Love the facts nothing waisted.

@DonC11669 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftDivingThanks.