Build a DIY backyard fire pit with concrete landscaping stones, a metal fire pit ring, and some gravel. If you're feeling ambitious, add a DIY curved fire pit bench to go along with it.

Gravel patios are attractive, budget-friendly, and easy to install. Best of all, they're versatile and lend themselves perfectly to various design ideas.

Choose repurposed tree stump fire pit seating to give a modern backyard a more rustic feel. Set your fire pit on a budget-friendly pea gravel patio. Fire Pit With Boulders ...

Keep it Rustic You don’t need a slickly finished patio to bring a fire pit area to your backyard. For a rustic, natural look, create a round base of pea gravel, then nestle in a large round fire pit ...

Fire pit kits usually come with a metal fire ring and matching, interlocking stones for easy assembly. Some also come with the paver gravel or sand needed to create the base of the fire pit.

If you opt for a fire pit kit, they range from $399 to over $1,000 at Lowe’s, Home Depot and eFireplaceStore.com. A round fire pit about a yard in diameter is a fairly manageable size, and your ...