By Adrienne Holland, POPSUGAR
S'mores, bonfires, weekend get-togethers, even a cozy place to lounge and relax after work . . . the possibilities of adding a firepit to your backyard are truly endless. (Not to mention it's an easy way to increase the property value of your home!) But installing a firepit area might just sound too involved, messy, and expensive, right? Wrong! Elevating your outdoor space with this snug addition can actually be way easier than you think. Read on as we break down our top five DIY options that can easily be completed from start to finish during your next free weekend.
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S'mores, bonfires, weekend get-togethers, even a cozy place to lounge and relax after work . . . the possibilities of adding a firepit to your backyard are truly endless. (Not to mention it's an easy way to increase the property value of your home!) But installing a firepit area might just sound too involved, messy, and expensive, right? Wrong! Elevating your outdoor space with this snug addition can actually be way easier than you think. Read on as we break down our top five DIY options that can easily be completed from start to finish during your next free weekend.
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Painted Chiminea
Adding a chiminea to your outdoor space doesn't have to put a serious dent in your wallet! Jenny from the Little Green Notebook recommends searching through your local Craigslist listings for a gently used piece like this California-Spanish style chiminea. A coat of white paint later and you will have a brand new and very expensive looking piece!
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Bonfire Style
[post_ads]Adding an outdoor firepit area doesn't have to be a fancy endeavor. Liz from Love Grows Wild created this casual harvest-themed bonfire in her backyard that is both simple to set up as well as extra Instagram-worthy. Just be sure to completely surround your intended space with medium to large rocks or stones, and you will already be halfway there.
3
Stone Firepit
With the help of a firepit kit from Lowe's plus a few added extras, Melissa from The Inspired Room was able to create this professional-looking nook in her own backyard. The rustic vibe from the stones plus the cozy campfire set-up are just two of the reasons why this should be your next weekend project.
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Four-Step Firepit
The Beautiful Mess promises that you can create your own backyard firepit in only four steps using their simple yet informative tutorial. And obviously, steps five, six, and seven all include friends, laughs, and endless s'mores.
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Firepit with Concrete Pavers
If you already own a firepit but don't have an ideal place for it outside, Dana from House*Tweaking has you covered with this concrete surface tutorial. After the purchase of several affordable concrete pavers and a few simple installation instructions, you will have the perfect leveled ground for housing your firepit in no time.
