Bonfires

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All about how to make a place under the fire with your own hands. And also here about the hearths, fires and bold design ideas.

It is wonderful when the summer cottage has its own hearth for a bonfire, where you can sit in your free time, enjoying nature with friends and family. There are many different ways to equip a campfire place in the country, usually these are stationary structures made of bricks or concrete blocks. But this is not always convenient, sometimes it’s more advisable to make portable metal fire pitto organize a picnic in the yard, grill something tasty and just sit by the fire.

Metal foci, which is good, are that they can be stored in the utility room and taken out only when necessary. Not everyone has a large yard, or simply the design of the site does not provide for the installation of a stationary fireplace. Here are a few examples. how to make a simple hearth for a fire from metal.

Fire is not just a chemical reaction; for a person, a bonfire is something from the realm of mysticism. Fascinating flame attracts an unknown mystery. As far as we know, fire is one of the most relaxing, therapeutic and enjoyable ways to relax. Therefore, probably everyone who has the opportunity, trying to get a fireplace.

But a fireplace in the country is an expensive pleasure, but to make do-it-yourself fire center everyone can. Today, for this purpose, you can buy a portable stainless steel construction, but they are short-lived and expensive, so it’s smarter and more economical to equip campfire place do it yourself. Below in the article you will find examples of fires made of stone, brick, concrete and other round and square materials.

A bonfire in the country is a familiar and necessary phenomenon. Campfire is always fun, especially if the campfire is equipped as shown in the photo.

 

The bonfire here is surrounded by a low brick curb. Fencing will not allow sparks to fly around strongly, but it does not interfere with unhindered views of fiery languages. Well, of course, you can cook something here on fire, it is always not only tasty, but also romantic. The area around the campfire is tiled, garden furniture for relaxation is arranged. Flowering plants give the atmosphere a special cosiness.

It’s hard to imagine a holiday without a fire in the country. It is especially convenient to have a place specially designated for the fire. It is better when it is lined - the fence will prevent sparks or ashes from flying around. It is safer and more accurate, and the fence can also accumulate heat.

 

Building blocks may remain after construction. They can be used to fence the country center. Such a place for a bonfire in the country is convenient and aesthetically pleasing.The fire here is well insulated. Even an absolute amateur will be able to lay a platform of bricks and erect two rows of cinder blocks on it. Moreover, this is done very quickly and cheaply.

Bonfire in the country plays a significant role, everyone will agree with this. Everyone loves to watch the game of flames. But sometimes it’s not very pleasant to contemplate then the place on which this fire was laid out. Ashtrays, scorched grass do not add a good mood. And if you take into account that caring for the environment has become fashionable, it turns out that we are completely out of trend.

 

As usual, creativity and resourcefulness come to the rescue. Making such a fireplace with your own hands is quite simple. Need a rim, which is, of course, in the garage, but natural stone.A stone can be processed, or you can use a brick, they also do it sometimes.

A stone-lined disc will serve as a place for a bonfire. Here you can cook something on an open fire, and the grass will not suffer from it every time.

Making such a resting place around the campfire is like a play in three actions:

  1. we dig a hole under the fire and put stones in it
  2. We cut and get the top layer of soil and lay the paving slabs
  3. We file round, paint, arrange, put painted boards on them and fasten

In my opinion, if there is all the materials, then such a place can be bungled for two or three hours before the guests arrive at the May kebab)), only you need to have a quick-drying paint or not paint at all ...

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And here is another option for arranging a bonfire in the country
So, we remove the lawn, make a cylindrical hole in the ground, cover it with bricks, as shown in the figure (you can increase it, if you click on it) and lay down the sidewalk tiles from the top, by the way - this is a good use for damaged tiles.

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