A pit that's too shallow can cause accidental fires.
Whether you're making a fire pit in the middle of the woods or in the comfort of your own backyard, you'll need to take a few precautions to ensure it is safe. The outdoor experts at Lowes recommend outlining your fire pit with wooden stakes and twine. Another option is using costly building supplies such as cinder blocks to outline it, but you can always find a few large rocks to use instead. Add a smokey flavor to your favorite meats and veggies by cooking them over the open flame of your fire pit.
Instructions
1. Choose an ideal location for your fire pit that features a level terrain. Create the square-shaped outline of your fire pit by inserting four wooden stakes into the ground. Tie a piece of twine between each of the stakes.
2. Spray paint over the twine and onto the grass to highlight the outline of your fire pit. Pull the stakes and twine out of the ground. Remove any sticks or debris before beginning the digging process.
3. Dig inside the painted outline with a spade shovel to create a square-shaped hole that has a depth of 8 to 12 inches. Pile the displaced dirt into a wheelbarrow. Place large rocks around the outline of your newly dug fire pit.
4. Place kindling into the base of the fire pit. Kindling may include small sticks, dried grass, moss and bark. Ignite the kindling, and allow it to burn for a few minutes. Add larger sticks and logs to increase the size of your fire.
5. Remove the grate from your charcoal grill, or purchase a new one from a local home improvement store. Wrap tinfoil around the grate before aligning it over the rocks of the fire pit. Place your favorite meats and veggies onto the tinfoil to cook a delicious meal for family and friends.
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