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July
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Get Creative With a Backyard Fire Pit

July 6th, 2020 by Heritage Realty International Inc.

Backyard Fire Pit - Heritage Real Estate Co.

A fire pit is a popular addition to your yard since it creates a cozy gathering spot. And building one lets you get creative as you determine its size, shape, and materials to suit your needs and sense of style.

Our real estate agents suggest looking at the following DIY fire pits for inspiration:

Inexpensive Fire Pit
From thriftylittlemom.com

You don't necessarily need mortar to build a fire pit from retaining wall blocks, as Kim Anderson of thriftylittlemom.com proves. As long as they're stacked correctly, she says, they'll stay put. Her four-tier fire pit uses a cleared, flat area of her backyard as a bottom, and she broke a block in half to use in the second tier as a way for air to reach the fire.
Mini Fire Pit
From evansvilleliving.com

This easy-to-create fire pit can be built as large or as small as you'd like. Just choose a plastic container such as a flowerpot or urn to determine your fire pit's shape and size and spray the inside with non-stick cooking spray. After pouring it full of concrete, use the cooking spray on gel fuel canisters and set them into the wet concrete. Beach glass or rocks can then be added to the wet concrete.
Shortcut Fire Pit
From theinspiredroom.net

If you'd like to make a fire pit but don't want to create it from scratch, start with a kit and then make the look your own. The one at theinspiredroom.net was made with a kit from a home improvement store that was spruced up with retaining wall blocks that give it a more natural look.

Staying Safe as You Enjoy Your Fire Pit

As you decide what type of fire pit you'd like to have, it's important to keep safety in mind. The following tips can help keep your friends and family safe as you enjoy the fire:

Choose the right site - Make sure your fire pit is on level ground and at least 10 to 20 feet away from nearby plants and structures—including your home.
Have water ready - Before you start your fire, have a container of water and garden hose ready in case the fire spreads.
Check the wind - Check the wind direction before starting your fire so guests can sit on the upwind side of the pit to avoid its smoke. And if windy conditions are expected, wait for another time to use your fire pit so sparks don't blow to nearby brush or structures.
Don't use flammable liquids - Flammable fluids such as gasoline or lighter fluid shouldn't be used to light the fire.
Watch out for kids and pets - Kids and pets should be kept at least 3 feet away from the fire, with an adult monitoring them at all times.
Keep chairs at a distance - Keep chairs at a safe distance from your fire pit, and make sure to roll up your sleeves and tie up long hair if you're tending the fire.
Extinguish your fire thoroughly - Take the ashes from your fire and spread them over a larger surface area as you wait for them to cool down somewhat. Pour a small container of water over the ashes, making sure to monitor it so no embers flare up when it's unattended.

Contact us at Heritage Real Estate to learn more about popular improvements you can make to your home. And whether you're looking to sell your home or would like to look at Morgantown homes for sale, our experienced agents would be happy to help.

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