: DIY firepit
FiresBurning Keep the Home
Keep the passion of summer burning with a DIY fire pit
IT IS A CELEBRATED belief that Kiwis love the outdoors. We are at our prime in the peak of summer when we can get out and enjoy the splendour of New Zealand naturally. One of my absolute favourite things about the summer months is camping and the concomitant camp-side fires. Roasting marshmallows over crackling flames are what dreams are made of. This summer I'll be attempting to
recreate that setting in my own backyard so I can enjoy this activity all year round. Simple, portable fire pits or chimeneas have become pretty common (and relatively inexpensive), but if you really want to go all out here's a guide on how to build a fire pit.
A built-in fire pit is a glorified campfire,
with sturdy walls of stone that help contain the flames and heat. This is especially important during the warmer months of the year and in the parts of the country prone to brush fires. So the first task in building any fire pit is checking local codes on open flames. The pit must be located far from overhanging trees, the house, and any other flammable structure.
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Photos By: Fawn Teresi alwayschasinglife.blogspot.co.nz/2011/06/diy-fire-pit
