I have an area roughly 20'x20' that had a trampoline and now we are moving on.
My main debate is using pavers for the area around the pit or just stone, stone would be far easier and cheaper. Any drawback to just stone,.other than having elderly members lose their footing...I figure some flagstone would cure that.
The area can easily be graded for drainage, currently is relatively flat.
I'm likely going with a round pit, about 5' in diameter, (up for debate) and would want to incorporate a grate for occasional cooking but that's not a deal breaker.
Exterior wall , maybe 1-2' high on 2 sides with some warm white mood lighting incorporated into the blocks.
Fairly straightforward and easy DIY, just after any tips and tricks or pitfalls to avoid.
Pretty much a hangout and a place the kids can make s'mores, etc. Thought about running power but might just use low voltage lighting and run a large extension cord for now, may run conduit at a later time.
All input and criticism appreciated.
My main debate is using pavers for the area around the pit or just stone, stone would be far easier and cheaper. Any drawback to just stone,.other than having elderly members lose their footing...I figure some flagstone would cure that.
The area can easily be graded for drainage, currently is relatively flat.
I'm likely going with a round pit, about 5' in diameter, (up for debate) and would want to incorporate a grate for occasional cooking but that's not a deal breaker.
Exterior wall , maybe 1-2' high on 2 sides with some warm white mood lighting incorporated into the blocks.
Fairly straightforward and easy DIY, just after any tips and tricks or pitfalls to avoid.
Pretty much a hangout and a place the kids can make s'mores, etc. Thought about running power but might just use low voltage lighting and run a large extension cord for now, may run conduit at a later time.
All input and criticism appreciated.