Hate to break it to all our summer loving friends, but now that it’s August, fall is right around the corner. And with fall right around the corner, it’s time to make a little shift from the bright and summery mailbox DIYs, to fall staples like this amazing firepit lounge.
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Here’s what you’ll need (according to the builder and creator):
6- Bags of Quickcrete (one for each upright)
6- 6x6x10's (for the uprights)
6- 6x6x8's for the top sections
6- 2x6x8's for the stabilizers that go kitty corner on top of 6x6's (for strength)
24- 3/8's x 8" lags for lagging the top horizontal pieces to the uprights (countersunk)
24- 4" Deck screws for screwing the top pieces together horizontally before lagging them
24 - 3" Deck screws for screwing the top 2x6 stabilizers to the 6x6's
10- 3/8x8" eyebolts with nuts and washers for hanging the swings
5-swings
Here's what to do:
Dig the holes for the beams, pour Quickcrete and layout your frame, then build your frame.
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Add firepit, gravel and swings...enjoy!
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If you're up for the challenge, you can find the full DIY here.
And don't forget your DIY firepit!