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Dad Builds A DIY Porch Swing Fire Pit So Simple Anyone Can Do It!

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These days, it’s hard to find an activity that will keep the whole family satisfied while spending time together – especially without any electronic devices! A swing sets might entertain the kids up to a certain age, but once they’re too old for swinging, what’s a creative parent to do?

One Instructables user named hodgepodgerama had a unique approach to this problem by directly incorporating swings into his latest project. However, he quickly realized that just some swings alone wasn’t going to cut it for the adults.

So, he went a step further in order to create the perfect backyard structure for his whole family to enjoy. When you see what it is, you’ll want one, too!…

(What ways can you think of to keep the family entertained? Let us know in the comments below, and then be sure to leave us a like and to subscribe for much more!)

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When Instructables user hodgepodgerama realized his backyard needed a family-friendly replacement for the swing set his kids had grown out of, he came up with a genius idea: a porch swing fire pit!

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The first thing he needed to do was find a safe spot in the backyard with no overhanging tree branches that could accidentally catch fire.

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Next, he created a hexagon with six wooden posts to help support the fire pit’s overhead cover. He used a central rod to measure the placement of each post, and a power auger to dig the holes.

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He then positioned a wooden hexagon on top of the posts and began to level out the structure. This would act as the frame that would support the swing benches and surround the rest of the fire pit.

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He then dumped gravel inside the base of each post to ensure proper water drainage. Afterward, he topped the gravel with concrete and let it sit overnight, bracing the wood so that it wouldn’t move during the drying process. Once everything was dry, he sanded each post and then added cross beams to the top for extra stability.

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Next, the homeowner stained the wood and leveled out the grass in the center to accommodate the fire pit, which he built out of concrete landscape blocks.

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He also used adhesive to ensure that the fire pit would stay put for a long time.

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Once the frame was sturdy and the fire pit was complete, he then hung some porch swings from the wooden structure.

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This DIY-er’s family now enjoys the space with or without a fire going, both at night and during the day. It turned out to be the perfect way for this family to spend time together!

Isn’t this pretty? It could really make for a nice place to spend time with family and friends, toasting marshmallows and enjoying a nice post-dinner chat.

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