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HOW TO BUILD A BACKYARD SEATING AREA WITH FIRE PIT | OUR BIGGEST DIY PROJECT YET

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Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

Multi-day

Estimated Cost

$50–200

Permit Required

Yes

Tools Needed

Saw, Shovel, Level, Measuring tape, Concrete mixer, Trowel, Drill
FOLLOW ALONG ON OUR BIGGEST PROJECT YET! WE CREATED THIS BEAUTIFUL, CONCRETE SEATING AREA WITH A FIRE PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GET TOGETHER WITH LOVED ONES AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR. THIS PROJECT IS BUDGET FRIENDLY AND CAN BE ADJUSTED TO YOUR DESIRED AND AVAILABLE SPACE! TAG US ON INSTAGRAM IF YOU RECREATE https://www.instagram.com/jesusadrypdrn/   MATERIALS USED •PRESSURE TREATED WOOD (2 X10 X 10): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Severe-Weather-Common-2-in-x-10-in-x-10-ft-Actual-1-5-in-x-9-25-in-x-10-ft-2-Prime/4564766?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lum-_-ggl-_-LIA_LUM_162_Treated-Lumber-And-Decking-Components-_-4564766-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGsulpFisBNVHZmQRGonT_Ix4NKNwGsiN0MDfSAj5FCM7Zs1HBQAyxBoCoyEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds   •PRESSURE TREATED WOOD (2 X 4 X 10): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Severe-Weather-Common-2-in-x-4-in-x-10-ft-Actual-1-5-in-x-3-5-in-x-10-ft-2-Prime-Treated-Lumber/4564610?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lum-_-ggl-_-LIA_LUM_162_Treated-Lumber-And-Decking-Components-_-4564610-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGgQH_FWQZeiKINGqvuKeKyn49pKgaZwT8QPTNJnaKMCgrfbAk_W30xoC-qsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds   •PRESSURE TREATED POST (4 X 4 X 8): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Severe-Weather-Common-4-in-x-4-in-x-8-ft-Actual-3-5-in-x-3-5-in-x-8-ft-2-Treated-Lumber/50121083 •PRESSURE TREATED PLYWOOD (4 X 8) •CONCRETE BLOCK (8 X 8 X 16): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Common-8-in-x-8-in-x-16-in-Actual-7-625-in-x-7-625-in-x-15-625-in-Standard-Cored-Concrete-Block/3608978?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-bdm-_-ggl-_-LIA_BDM_210_Concrete-Block-_-3608978-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGosoauyZXE9yvDuL5-SXsgcZM9AA9nc9QZDDeGhu87NcwB5RhAdKbBoCJQsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds •CONCRETE BLOCK (8 X 4 X 16): https://www.homedepot.com/p/16-in-x-8-in-x-4-in-Concrete-Block-30165803/100350254?g_store=6869&source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&&mtc=Shopping-BF-F_D22-G-D22-022_009_CONCRETE-NA-NA-NA-SMART-NA-NA-New_Engen&cm_mmc=Shopping-BF-F_D22-G-D22-022_009_CONCRETE-NA-NA-NA-SMART-NA-NA-New_Engen-71700000082416240-58700006970241162-92700062772249734&gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGq6TNzQdo_2OJvaC9UGYZQmbU6-VKkq8oxX__eE1_Xb7W_q8EiSZexoCrogQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds •CONCRETE CAP (8 X 2 X 16): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Common-8-in-x-2-in-x-16-in-Actual-7-625-in-x-1-625-in-x-15-625-in-Cap-Concrete-Block/1000600541 •GROUND PAINT   •SHOVEL   •TAMPER   •WOOD SCREWS: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Deck-Plus-10-x-3-in-Ceramic-Deck-Screws-5-lb/1000318525 •QUIKRETE CONCRETE MIX: https://www.lowes.com/pd/QUIKRETE-50-lb-High-Strength-Concrete-Mix/3339748 •PAVER BASE •LEVEL •ANGLE GRINDER: https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/grinders-sanders/angle-grinders/8-amp-4-12-in-trigger-grip-angle-grinder-64742.html •DIAMOND BLADE FOR GRINDER •½ REBAR: https://www.lowes.com/pd/REBAR-1-2-in-x-20-ft-GRADE-40-Size4/5000183003?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-bdm-_-ggl-_-LIA_BDM_210_Concrete-Block-_-5000183003-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGrFGlacfJPO3FMRn7_8-cn262nmRtrfE3bQqOxjF7ZLri-jSStS7gRoCheYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds •CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-PL-Premium-10-fl-oz-Polyurethane-Construction-Adhesive-1390595/202020473 •CAULK GUN •BASE COAT STUCCO: https://www.lowes.com/pd/QUIKRETE-Extended-Board-Life-80-lb-Premixed-Base-Coat-Stucco-Mix/3036524?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-bdm-_-ggl-_-LIA_BDM_210_Concrete-Block-_-3036524-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGkhzlYNUYAL7UQwSJy1wdeD83h0wpjjAH9v0z7lhbtrbEmQCbd3IkRoCbp4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds •FINISH COAT STUCCO: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Quikrete-80-lb-Stucco-Finish-Coat-White-120180/100318472 •BRICK TROWEL •FINISHING TROWEL •CONCRETE ANCHORS: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Tapcon-75-Pack-3-1-4-in-x-1-4-in-Concrete-Anchors/3102289 •24 X 24 PORCELAIN PAVER: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Satori-24-x-24-in-Sendero-Mist-Patio-Paver/5005375757 •MALLET •FIRE BRICKS: https://amzn.to/39hs5jx •LARGE BLACK LAVA ROCKS: https://amzn.to/3lmTNyt •SMALL BLACK LAVA ROCKS: https://amzn.to/3yFbi4y    HELPFUL VIDEOS HOW TO INSTALL PAVERS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vMJg4-cuMo HOW TO APPLY STUCCO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhInoyp2H_E   LAST VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRwPTPhu85k&t=306s MAKE SURE YOU LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND FOLLOW US ON OUR NEXT DIY PROJECT DISCLAIMER: WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS AND ALL OF THE OPINIONS IN THIS VIDEO ARE OUR OWN! WE WILL ALWAYS STATE WHEN A VIDEO IS SPONSORED AND IF WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH A BRAND. WE DO EARN A SMALL COMMISSION IF SOME OF OUR CODES / LINKS ARE USED. THANK YOU SUPPORTING US SO THAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH FREE CONTENT EACH WEEK! #HANDYCREATORS #firepit #fireplace #diybuild #diytutorial #diytutorials SOCIAL MEDIA: INSTAGRAM: JESUSADRYPDRN TIKTOK: HANDYCREATORSCO EMAIL: HANDYCREATORSCO@GMAIL.COM ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2022, HANDY CREATORS