Let's be honest: a backyard fire pit is one of the best investments you can make for your family. If you're anything like me, you know the need to make the most of your backyard. Sometimes getting the kids out the back door is what keeps me sane!
(Granted, I don't send them out to the fire pit alone. HAHA! It's something we can all enjoy together with adult supervision.)
A DIY fire pit lets you use your yard during the chilly winter months, and sitting around one is where I made some of my favorite family memories as a kid.
I have plenty of doable DIY ideas to share, but I'll be real with you: sometimes there isn't time (or energy) for a project. I completely understand, which is why I've added some of my favorite ready-made fire pits in the second half of the post.
We personally bought this great Solo Stove, which cuts down on smoke and is easy to carry around. We plan to build a DIY stone pit to hold our Solo Stove very soon!
RELATED: Solo Stove Review: A Fire Pit That Keeps the Smoke Down
Easy DIY Fire Pit Ideas
Building a DIY fire pit is easier than you might think. It's a fun project with quick rewards: give it a few hours and you'll be enjoying your new fire pit for years to come! Here are some of my favorite outdoor DIY fire pits to recreate.
This budget-friendly DIY fire pit cost only $60 to make. Keeping It Simple Crafts did a wonderful job, and I'm a big fan of the cover and seating she made to go with it later.
If you want a truly quick outdoor project, try this one from Shabby Creek Cottage. It takes about an hour to finish, and the post includes a helpful video tutorial.
This is a smart, multifunctional DIY fire pit. All Things Heart and Home made a checkerboard-top cover, the perfect touch for the times of year when the fire pit isn't in use.
This DIY fire pit looks really polished, and it's quite lovely! Grace and Josie's post with instructions includes a time-lapse video so you can see how it comes together.
For an almost foolproof DIY fire pit, head to your local home improvement store and pick up a kit with all the supplies and instructions. Red Head Can Decorate shares her project in this post. I love that she added a grill grate, and the whole thing took only two hours!
This is one of the more modern DIY fire pit ideas I've seen, and I really like it. The Art of Doing Stuff made this pretty glass and rock fire pit for just $25… not bad at all!
Here's another attractive, modern outdoor DIY fire pit. Man Made's creative project uses concrete mix for the bowl and fills it with fuel canisters and rocks, and the tutorial makes it feel very doable.
This DIY fire pit is built from stone. It takes a bit of extra effort, but it looks fantastic, especially if it matches your patio and landscaping. Check out the tutorial from The Crafty Ninja.
Looking for a DIY fire pit that's inexpensive, low-maintenance, and cheap? Mike Kraus's project is definitely worth a look. The pit sits below ground level, so there's some digging involved, but it's a fairly simple build overall.
Stylish Fire Pits to Shop
Not in the mood for a DIY project? No problem! There are plenty of lovely pits to buy, and most are fairly affordable. Here are some of my favorite fire pits I've found to buy and enjoy this season.
The Yaheetech 32″ Outdoor Metal Firepit comes with a grate, a poker, and a waterproof cover. Plus, the ledge is wide enough to balance drinks when the fire pit isn't in use.
This fire pit stands apart from the typical metal bowl. The Uniflame Firehouse has a chimney and a latching door for adding logs.
This propane fire table lights with the flip of a switch, so it's simple to use and maintain. The Rocksprings 30″ Wide Square Fire Table is currently on sale at Target, so grab it while you can!
This Copper Woodburning Fire Pit has a gorgeous hammered copper finish. It's perfect for adding an accent to your outdoor space!
If you'd like something that looks handmade without the work, the Channing Wood Burning Patio Fire Pit is a great option to consider.
This fire pit is SO pretty! The Lennox Fire Pit from World Market is absolutely dreamy, with its copper and black lattice weave.
This is a great middle ground between DIY and buying. The Hudson Stone Round Fire Pit Kit from Home Depot looks like a pretty easy project.
The Steel Wood Burning Fire Ring from Wayfair is a simple solution that costs less than $40! The iron ring sits on top of gravel to make an outdoor fire easy, so just remember to budget for the gravel or rock.
This fire pit is cleverly designed so its lid doubles as a tabletop. The Bradford Square Steel Wood Fire Pit from Home Depot has a mesh top to help shield you from sparks.
I love the shape of this super chic Tuscola Fire Bowl. It's affordable AND stylish, the best combination around.
Which of these fire pits is your favorite? Will you tackle one of the DIY ideas or buy a ready-made one? Either way, be sure to stock up on s'more supplies!
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