How To Build An In-Ground Fire Pit

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ความคิดเห็น • 158

  • @johndenosky8515
    @johndenosky8515 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Is it ok to surround the fire pit with uncomfortable furniture, or is it just personal preference?

    • @oldsalt898
      @oldsalt898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ya know, you and I share the same sense of humor.............I feel for you.

  • @1darkflock
    @1darkflock 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Still wish it was more detailed like how many pavers you'll need how many bags of gravel an so forth

  • @SuperJammygit
    @SuperJammygit 7 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I think i put my fire pit in the wrong place, can you do a video on rebuilding a summer house

    • @lowes
      @lowes  7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      SuperJammygit Oops. Before rebuilding we suggest th-cam.com/video/0ZwyRaotT9g/w-d-xo.html. :)

    • @drmonica
      @drmonica 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lowes LOL

  • @ColdBloodCreations
    @ColdBloodCreations 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Or you could just stack you wood above ground and burn it like people have done for thousands of years...

  • @weerares
    @weerares 7 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Choosing between an in-round fire pit and one that is raised above the level of the yard, is really a matter of the owners tastes.
    The things that i would like to point out are the following's:
    - the drainage pipe that goes underneath the pit, will melt after the first use, because heat dissipates into the ground. Everybody that has ever cleaned a pit the next day, after a party, will tell you that even if you scoop the ash and the dirt out, it's still going to be hot like a half of meter under...
    - being an in-ground pit, it lacks air for combustion. If you are not running some metal pipes from the surface towards the core, in order for the fire to feed it's self, you will end-up smoking everybody around it, because the fire tries to suck all the air from above and laterals, and will struggle to keep constantly feeding it's self . Just try to have a fire anywhere outside and stand close to it. You will immediately notice that the smoke comes towards you when you get closer. This is because you take vital air from it's position and that part of the fire will not be fed according to it's needs and smoke will be directed towards you.

  • @rynok4547
    @rynok4547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Just bury a shopping cart from Lowe's and you have a fire pit.

  • @chriswalls5831
    @chriswalls5831 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I want this across the backyard gazebo by dock

  • @adamg.1081
    @adamg.1081 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Did you just put a plastic drain under the fire pit?!?!?? Great. Should be fine, just use the fires that burn cold.

    • @ScottaHemi440
      @ScottaHemi440 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the cinderblocks should block most if not all the heat from the tile line
      i'm not sure where it's draining to though...

    • @jaxv94
      @jaxv94 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nah that pipes going to melt.

    • @Treesusb
      @Treesusb 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      G G. Xc
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  • @Daniels2l
    @Daniels2l 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    O my god, you guys made it look like so much work! Its just a hole on the ground with some foundation

  • @SantosCovarrubias
    @SantosCovarrubias 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Will the lack of air be a problem?

  • @one7decimal2eight
    @one7decimal2eight 7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    there needs to be metal pipes going from the inside pit to vents in the ground a few feet away to allow air in to feed the fire. cinder blocks will break down and Crack and will be a pain to remove and replace if you choose this design. plastic piping like shown will melt. those lava rocks will interfere when scooping out the old ash which will accumulate. this looks nice but is so wrong on so many levels. it's mind boggling how complex the awfulness is.

  • @PurringMyrrh
    @PurringMyrrh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    @02:24 The pit sure looks a bit off center... 🙁

    • @hannaramirez1818
      @hannaramirez1818 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michelle English yeah i noticed that too

    • @jaxv94
      @jaxv94 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Just close your eyes and it will go away.

    • @Kaz-rd8uv
      @Kaz-rd8uv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That poor man probably realized it too, now he spends his nights at the local pub drinking himself into a stupor before returning home. He stares at himself in the mirror and internally questions his worth and why his wife hasn't left him yet. His children no longer respect him and his mother-in-law constantly reminds his wife that Todd, the boy that had a crush on her in high-school, is single and is a partner at firm he works at.

    • @anusrepairman
      @anusrepairman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      its a fish eye lense on the camera doing the overhead shot so it looks a little weird but its pretty center.

    • @carlindurfee7566
      @carlindurfee7566 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kaz lmao 😂 that sounds about right especially the mother and law thing

  • @toddtagmeyer7142
    @toddtagmeyer7142 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    a lot of below ground pits burn poorly, from a lack of oxegen at the base, causing a rush of air around the sides, pushing cinders and hot ash higher into the air, I built several above ground, and always leave several gaps at the base for oxegen flow, keeping the fire mellow and sparks down. The native Americans use firepits inside their lodges, with sloping sides and a stone capped tunnel to draw outside air to the fire at its base!...A single spark, can burn down a tipi!

  • @HQLBvideo
    @HQLBvideo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a hell of alot more work than I thought it would be. Hahahaha! I'm gonna do it up though

  • @amhanson_
    @amhanson_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why am I watching this? I’m 10.

  • @Southernburrito
    @Southernburrito 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks nice, but I don’t know how I feel about it being in the ground. Kids & 🍺drunks🥴 can fall into them to easy. Good work though 👍🏻

  • @MrDoctorSchultz
    @MrDoctorSchultz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Instructions unclear accidentally invented the cure for cancer

  • @nunurbuisness5877
    @nunurbuisness5877 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    owning a house is awsome I grew up living in apartments I vowed I'd own my own home and I did. apartments are a waste of money you never own an apartment you can't do what you want either.

    • @jamesmurphy5499
      @jamesmurphy5499 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      owning a mansion is better though bro. Safe

    • @teresablevins1137
      @teresablevins1137 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nun Urbuisness i live in both my self i think house is money pit dont care if paid for you have pay taxes 2200 to 5000 taxes never end im ready walk away from our house home pay for my taxes our 3000 $$$$ a year next month September 25 were moving because of taxes in this state of il were done we sold our house were getting apartment .

    • @dillonjohn3976
      @dillonjohn3976 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Teresa Blevins you still pay taxes on apartment buildings they just divide it out every month and add to your bill they don't lose money like that plus you are building equity in yourself by owning a home over rent for the same price every month

    • @ajresuello7387
      @ajresuello7387 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nun Urbuisness that’s funny apartaments you get free hydro and electricity even gas so how’s it a waste of money

    • @dillonjohn3976
      @dillonjohn3976 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AlexTheAnimator.ATAV you don't get free power or water it might be included but you don't build any equity in yourself by renting only in owning a house

  • @RJ_WOLF3MATE
    @RJ_WOLF3MATE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is too much work you can really just dig a hole dig three-foot line it with concrete put wood in it and start a fire that's how my family did it and now we have a good bonfire pit

  • @Network-Mike
    @Network-Mike 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My kids would totally fall into this while the fire is burning.

  • @parkerc.4357
    @parkerc.4357 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So much tamping

  • @kensurratt3045
    @kensurratt3045 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Not sure but my experience says the fire cracks the cinder blocks

    • @lowes
      @lowes  7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Standard concrete blocks are fire-resistant. That said, we don't recommend allowing the fire to burn directly on the blocks for extended periods of time. Thanks for watching, Ken!

    • @erustownsend9790
      @erustownsend9790 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      cinder block isn't concrete. also you don't need to have directly on it. They will deteriorate swiftly and usually within 1 year period of use. It would be more intelligent to build this with firebrick

    • @theadmiral460
      @theadmiral460 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      they have fire rated brick ..it doesnt have to be refractory..but refractory is nice to ensure it can withstand any heat a backyard fire could ever put out

    • @jamesmurphy5499
      @jamesmurphy5499 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm more worried about the fire melting the plastic drainage waste pipe underneath!?

    • @SolidQuack
      @SolidQuack 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wasn't aware people used cinder blocks anymore.

  • @NinjaTenK
    @NinjaTenK 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You added two steps not needed blowing the an stomping the stones is not what you do to finish you brush off the extra material an just wet it

  • @stilltrapped5588
    @stilltrapped5588 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I actually don't mind seeing ads where I learn something. good on you lowes

    • @cousinsquad7896
      @cousinsquad7896 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      2:25 ocd people, cover your eyes!

  • @GorgoScrobo
    @GorgoScrobo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can see a broken leg happening or something worse. Terrible design

  • @MichaelSuchocki
    @MichaelSuchocki หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you keep lava rocks in place when removing ashes?

  • @generaldisarray4569
    @generaldisarray4569 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    2:28 OMFG the off center off shape is driving me crazy

  • @ankurage
    @ankurage 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Primitive Technology on steroids

  • @trueRocc
    @trueRocc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Using pcv pipe as screed..... genius

  • @ovidiuciuparu6421
    @ovidiuciuparu6421 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:10 how is your design not collecting water?

  • @shkoder123
    @shkoder123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it's a great idea, but i would loved for the chair to keep away from the grass, so make the place for charis.

  • @nickd.9179
    @nickd.9179 ปีที่แล้ว

    Step 1 dig a hole. Step 2 build a fire in it. Bam the end

  • @RatusMax
    @RatusMax 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    So...anybody else fire pit looks like crap even AFTER following the directions XD. Practice makes perfect. Go to you friends, parents, whatever has a lot of acers of land and just mess up back there lol where nobody can see it.

  • @jlebo3664
    @jlebo3664 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gonma smoke cause it's in the ground

  • @SigmaTech
    @SigmaTech 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's like a cooking video
    Except it's home improvement!
    btw my last name is Lowe

  • @sunov5416
    @sunov5416 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great... charity work.. 👍👍 what you did for that school.

  • @Hells_Gift_MB
    @Hells_Gift_MB 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you clean out the fire pit with the gravel / lava rocks in the base? That's going to be a real faff

  • @tepigfan1599
    @tepigfan1599 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:24 IT'S NOT CENTERED!!!

  • @seantm2000
    @seantm2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I'm back. I was wondering if there is anything to child-proof my fire-pit? my kids love to ruin my orchids and fire pit and this ruins my day. Much thanks!

  • @LivinNreflection
    @LivinNreflection 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many TH-cam videos will I have to watch before my lumber delivery will arrive? Is there a spreadsheet somewhere?

  • @s.graham8282
    @s.graham8282 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Perfect for the disposal of bodies

    • @lowes
      @lowes  6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Things took a dark turn there, Jake.

    • @aperson4933
      @aperson4933 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jake Graham Your profile picture makes your comment just a pit more believable and creepy.

    • @MrMikeolet
      @MrMikeolet 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      ...That escalated quickly...

  • @kayagorzan
    @kayagorzan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's so beautiful

  • @stansethley3853
    @stansethley3853 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why do I love these ads so much?

    • @foxy_64
      @foxy_64 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @jethuffman
    @jethuffman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had a friend whose kid fell into their in-ground fire pit. Keep them raised!

    • @skydaddy8918
      @skydaddy8918 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or watch your kids lol

    • @TheMan-qv1bl
      @TheMan-qv1bl 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      So they wasn’t watching their bad ass kids & didn’t have the pit covered. Oh well lesson learned 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @wbc1
      @wbc1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm assuming that there wasn't a fire burning in the pit when the kid fell in?

  • @leighastout4667
    @leighastout4667 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Leigha stout

  • @wuantanamo1286
    @wuantanamo1286 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    in ground fire pit

  • @trevormiller11
    @trevormiller11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So dangerous, or is that just my thoughts?

  • @john84james1
    @john84james1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the best way to clean it? I just use a shovel, is that the best way or no? Thanks for any tips just built one and was wondering.

  • @ericmaher4756
    @ericmaher4756 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This fire pit won't project heat, guaranteed.

  • @TomQuixoteDeLaGanja
    @TomQuixoteDeLaGanja 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    imagine if you build it in the wrong place and you have to start it over again XD

  • @katiethemack
    @katiethemack 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the dimensions of the final project shown?

  • @flanaganflanagan3256
    @flanaganflanagan3256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easy, peasy 🙁

  • @connorwilsonbikes111
    @connorwilsonbikes111 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What and over build just dig a hole

  • @mr.e0311
    @mr.e0311 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yyyyeah... 25k USD later....

  • @jakebrass3582
    @jakebrass3582 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why am I here? I have a gsce mock tomorrow

  • @chris5358
    @chris5358 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Better and cheaper ways than this

  • @gabrelibre
    @gabrelibre 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I built something similar 3years ago, but everytime it rains it fills up with water. How would you fix this?

    • @lordhawkeye
      @lordhawkeye 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You likely forgot a drainage pipe for the water to naturally leave the pit

    • @gabrelibre
      @gabrelibre 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lordhawkeye Since the ground is full with water, it doesn't really have a place to go, but i will try to dig a big hole and fill it with rocks, maybe that'll help with drainage

    • @wuantanamo1286
      @wuantanamo1286 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      L+Ratio make ur fire pit better

  • @Jrod1702
    @Jrod1702 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this 1000$ pit

  • @josepablosandovaldelacruz4855
    @josepablosandovaldelacruz4855 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alabanza y doracon

  • @FREAK12111
    @FREAK12111 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much for the project

  • @coltndavis5940
    @coltndavis5940 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with the guy below me it wont last 10 or 12 times

  • @keroy4588
    @keroy4588 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you call his job? Landscape artist? TIA

    • @carlindurfee7566
      @carlindurfee7566 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mason or landscape architect/ landscape design

  • @ElectricPharmacy
    @ElectricPharmacy 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aye no bother eh

  • @Flies_the_limit
    @Flies_the_limit 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To the narrator
    I am my own man. Don't tell me to surround my fire pit with comfortable chairs. If I want to sit on uncomfortable piles of tree bark I will do so, Why? Because I am my own man. You don't tell me nothin.

  • @bernardwynn2691
    @bernardwynn2691 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can i add metal pipes for the smoke?

  • @q24tv
    @q24tv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great work

  • @Cako1000
    @Cako1000 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like bananas

  • @Orthodoge
    @Orthodoge 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cost???

  • @gummyyummy4270
    @gummyyummy4270 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m

  • @cdgonepotatoes4219
    @cdgonepotatoes4219 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    what if I'm looking to make a fire pit that's halfway raised and underground?

    • @carlindurfee7566
      @carlindurfee7566 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking that, like half a foot underground and then the traditional pavers 3 stacks high in a circle

  • @dillpickle694
    @dillpickle694 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want this in my back yard

  • @maxx-ng4vb
    @maxx-ng4vb 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How costly is this

  • @backyardlivingbuilder2879
    @backyardlivingbuilder2879 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. This video was helpful.

  • @mayakirstein9764
    @mayakirstein9764 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    About how much would this cost? (with the model you made in the video) including all tools (not the circular saw)

    • @lowes
      @lowes  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, Daisy. Cost will vary depending on your location but we've included the full list of tools, materials & how-to steps here: low.es/2j2hcFH Thanks for watching!

  • @hesterstrevels8501
    @hesterstrevels8501 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    better be rich am I right?

  • @jonathanbecerra5372
    @jonathanbecerra5372 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Around how much are we looking to spend for something like this ?

    • @lowes
      @lowes  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jonathan. Hard to say, cost depends on size, materials you choose and a few other factors.

    • @idolatry6005
      @idolatry6005 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rough idea based on material alone? I have all the tools necessary

  • @jesselopezdrones4396
    @jesselopezdrones4396 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    that is a pretty fire place!

  • @DakotaDidYou
    @DakotaDidYou 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there anywhere I could find a list of the materials and dimensions used in this video?

    • @lowes
      @lowes  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep! Here's our full project details: low.es/2j2hcFH

    • @DakotaDidYou
      @DakotaDidYou 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lowe's Home Improvement Awesome. Thank you so much!

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      @claudiaalejandre2053 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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      @aasifshabbir 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @OscarLopez-kw5co
    @OscarLopez-kw5co 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    question so the edging stay in ground after is done ?

  • @verrettjared
    @verrettjared 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    would the process be the same if I was going to use polished stones as the final result instead of paver stones?

    • @lowes
      @lowes  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you referring to small tumbled stones, or larger pavers with a sheen on them? If you're talking about the bags of small stones, you'll need some additional structure around the inner fire pit edge to hold them in place. If you're talking about shiny pavers, you'll just need to make sure they can withstand some indirect heat. Other than that, process should be similar to what you see here.

    • @verrettjared
      @verrettjared 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lowe's Home Improvement yes I was referring to bags of polished stones. But even if i dont do a fireplace the beginning process is what I was questioning.

    • @lowes
      @lowes  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gotcha. Just laying small stones is actually even simpler than this paver method we showed. You really only need a layer of landscape fabric underneath to keep mud and weeds out. Then you can embed your patio area a couple inches into the ground, OR use some kind of edge barrier (i.e. bricks, stones, landscape edging) to hold it all in place. Good luck & thanks for watching, Jared!

  • @johncannon4477
    @johncannon4477 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm doing it

  • @shanesmaineshop
    @shanesmaineshop 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice fire pit. I just made one real quick with an old truck wheel. Its nothing like your but it works.

    • @lowes
      @lowes  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      shanesmaineshop We love your creativity!

  • @RocketGlizzy
    @RocketGlizzy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    brah, i just dug a hole put a whole bunch of rock around it ans in the ground and i put a fir in there

    • @Afumaii
      @Afumaii 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      twinkle fart uhh, English please? U sound like your high.

    • @y5mvbc
      @y5mvbc 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like good resale value added

  • @JoyStar
    @JoyStar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Got this as an ad. This is the most informative ad I've ever seen.

  • @returntosenderfenderbender5415
    @returntosenderfenderbender5415 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    step one: make a hole
    Step two: add a fire pit

    • @lindsaymorris8106
      @lindsaymorris8106 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @techvibeshd5379
    @techvibeshd5379 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I just love how easy and simple this looks. Can I use your video for my compilation? I will give you full credits. Thanks

  • @allisallaboutthedog6103
    @allisallaboutthedog6103 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Careful with plastic chairs around it.....

    • @jaxv94
      @jaxv94 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      let the heat sag and tilt you back.