Have that camping fun in your own back yard!!
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As I stared at that big bag of marshmallows, I thought "Mmmm... I want some roasted marshmallows." So, I asked my husband if we could build a fire pit, since we didn't get to take a camping trip this year. I wanted to show the kids the fun of the camp fire, but in our back yard. Behind our house, there is a large wooded area, so I knew we could gather wood easily. Check out these steps to building a fire pit and enjoy it tonight!!Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com
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- Step-by-Step Fire Pit Building
- A Beautiful Firepit
- Get Creative With Your Pit
- If you would rather purchase a pit
- Fun Fire Stuff
- Coolest Marshmallow Roaster Ever!
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Step-by-Step Fire Pit Building
~Choose your location. (Pick an area free of debris, with nothing over it such as trees.)
~Dig the entire area about 5 inches deep.
~Place large, flat rocks around the dugg area.
~Find wood, such as twigs and sticks (or buy some)
~Gather some brush such as small twigs, dried leaves, etc. Place some of this in the bottom of your pit area.
~Place wood accordingly in the pit, adding brush every so often.
~I prefer to use paper to light the brush. You got to get the brush burning before the wood will catch on.
~Find some sticks that will hold your hot dogs, and marshmallows.
~Place the hot dogs or marshmallows on the sticks and cook 'em up!
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A Beautiful Firepit
Horseshoes Fire Pit
Amazon Price: $236.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
This unique hand crafted firepit will warm you up when the sun goes down. Each firepit comes with a poker (to adjust wood and stir coals), BBQ grill (for the perfect outdoor meal) and a spark screen (to let the fire die down safely). The natural rust patina finish will age beautifully over time. Manufactured from cold-rolled steel for years of durability with sturdy legs that are welded in place to prevent the pit from wobbling. The decorative horseshoe design is laser-cut into the side wall of the firepit allowing the glow of the fire to show through while an inner spark arrestor screen provides safety. Light a fire (in your Patina Products Fire Pit), and your patio will become your favorite room in the house!
Get Creative With Your Pit
If you would rather purchase a pit
Fun Fire Stuff
Coolest Marshmallow Roaster Ever!
Rome's Marshmallow Tree Fork, Steel with Wood Handle
Amazon Price: $9.79 (as of 12/30/2009)
Meet the Ultimate Roaster! Rome Original Marshmallow Tree, PRICED RIGHT! Keep pace with the S'more-hungry hordes, no matter how ravenous with this high-capacity Marshmallow Tree. You'll be able to feed the whole family in one go! Ideal for hotdogs, too. 43" long, with 9" stems radiating out to provide even heating for each morsel. Dependable all-steel construction with solid-wood handle. Weighs 3 lbs. The indispensable camping accessory for adults and kids alike. Order right away! Rome Original Marshmallow Tree!!!
Firepit Stuff
Sunset Ideas for Building Barbecues: Indoor and Outdoor BBQ's-Firepits-Smoke Ovens
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
Rome's Set of 9 Forks for Marshmallows and Hot Dogs, Chrome Plated Steel
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Outdoor Firepit Cover
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
Ceramic Log Kit for Fire Dancer Item# 173906
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
More Firepit Info
DIY BlogsCheck out this blog that mentions, "A fire pit can be as elaborate or simple as you desire." Lots of great info for the do-it-yourselfer!
Building a firepit
Great step-by-step instructions with pictures!
Installing a firepit
Lots of great info here. Materials list, tools list, pictures, and step-by-step instructions.
How to build a firepit
There's nothing like a crackling outdoor fire to warm your soul. And there's nothing like building something yourself that you can enjoy with friends and family for years to come. So why not build your own backyard firepit? More great info here as well!
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Columbia Bugaboo II 12-Foot-by-9-Foot 4-Pole 5-Person Dome Tent
Amazon Price: $160.00 (as of 12/30/2009)
Wenzel Pinon Sport 7-by 7-Foot Three-Person Dome Tent
Amazon Price: $34.95 (as of 12/30/2009)
Coleman SunDome Three to Four-Person 9-Foot by 7-Foot Dome Tent (Blue/White)
Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Pacific Play Tents Lil Nursery Tent
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Wenzel Ponderosa 10- by 8-Foot Four-Person Two-Room Dome Tent
Amazon Price: $59.36 (as of 12/30/2009)
Other great camping stuff!
Coleman Tent Light
Amazon Price: $12.90 (as of 12/30/2009)
Coleman Tent Kit
Amazon Price: $10.57 (as of 12/30/2009)
Coleman Speckled Enamelware Dining Kit
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Coleman Expandable Water Carrier (5-Gallon)
Amazon Price: $10.51 (as of 12/30/2009)
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- yoga2009 yoga2009 Nov 8, 2009 @ 1:02 am
- It's amazing what sort of ideas one can come up with when on holiday, that can make
you a very rich person :)
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- donaldroylee donaldroylee Feb 10, 2009 @ 8:45 am
- Love the Lens - Love the fact you have all those large pics, and books on Amazon close to hand! looking for more info about firepits.
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- Limousine-Directory Limousine-Directory Nov 10, 2008 @ 10:27 pm
- Cool stuff and great vids of firepits. Thanks for creating this great lens. Will make sure to share with my friends.
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- robbell robbell Oct 25, 2008 @ 10:23 pm
- Learn from my mistake and don't build a firepit in your second floor apartment!
Joking apart, I really enjoyed this lens for its' originality and extensiveness.
Rob
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- Robyn_Abbatiello Robyn_Abbatiello Oct 25, 2008 @ 8:46 pm
- Great lens! 5*
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Fires are dangerous when not controlled and maintained properly. Always watch children around fires! Do not build a fire around a very woody area or in dry areas! Do not use gasoline on a fire in a pit!!
Being careful means remembering that this could happen!
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