Pound a rebar stake into the ground at the center of the fire pit then mark the circumference of the circle.
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First lay out some of your pavers to form a rough circle in the required shape and size of your backyard fire pit.
Hammer a piece of rebar directly in the center of the fire pit location.
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For a fire pit with a diameter of 5 attach a string to the stake measure 2 1 2 or half the length of your circumference and tie this end of the string to a can of spray paint.
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If you are using river rocks be sure to give them several days of direct sunlight to properly dry.
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For example if the completed fire pit is to be 5 feet wide cut the string to 2 1 2 feet long.
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5 tips on how to build a backyard fire pit with rocks.
This guide teaches you how to build a fire pit using concrete pavers or concrete blocks for a quick easy backyard upgrade that can be enjoyed in any season.
Make a loop on one end of the string and slip it around the rebar.
Cut a piece of string to half the length of the fire pit s diameter.
That is if the surrounding is made of pavers.
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When selecting and building your diy fire pit make sure you avoid using wet stones.
Fire pits always need to be about 37 to 45inches in diameter use a tape measure to do this.