we’re using firebrick (also called “refractory” brick) to line the inside of the easy fire pit walls. Pro tip: Firebrick is a dense brick that’s kilned to withstand high temperatures.

Yes, building a backyard fire pit is an easy DIY project for any homeowner ... Bare dirt works well, as does stone, brick, ...

This simple fire pit project employs easy-to-find retaining wall blocks ... You can find straight-sided bricks for use in a rectangular pit, or blocks with angled sides to form a round pit.