How to Build a Fire Pit in Your Long Island Backyard

Why did you move out to the suburbs in the first place? It was for that extra space to customize and make your property as enjoyable as it possibly could be. In Nassau County especially, land is not plentiful, but we have become great at making the most out of the space we do have. You only need a small hole to make this fireplace a reality and it will really add a new element to those summer nights!

What You Need 

 

 

• Concrete Wall Stones 
• Cap Stones
• Sand 
• Shovel 
• Tape Measure 
• Level 
• Tamper 
• Steel Rake

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step-by-Step 

 

 

• Fire pits usually tend to be about 40 inches in diameter. Measure this out and buy enough pavers to cover that diameter. 
• Once you have your pavers laid out in that diameter, dig a 12-inch hole in that location and pour sand inside. Tamper the sand so that it is level in the hole. 
• Begin laying your wall stones on top of the pavers. It is very important that you leave some cracks in between the stones so that air can breathe to and from the flames. 
• Once you have stacked your wall stones around the perimeter, 12 inches above the hole, you are almost ready to get started! 
• Pour another layer of sand into the pit so that it covers the first layer of wall stones.
• Buy 4-6 Adirondack Chairs or decorative seating arrangements and place them at least a foot back from the pit. 
• You are ready to enjoy! 

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