Relaxing and calming, an open fire that is safely contained can be a true joy to watch. Roast some marshmallows or just relax on a cool fall evening gathered around a fire pit. Commercial fire pits are available for purchase, but they often lack the character that comes from built-in fire pits. Make your patio or campsite more attractive and appealing with a hand-built fire pit.The Materialsyou will need some basic materials for your fire pit. Concrete wall stones, cap stones sand, shovel, tape measure, level, steel rake and a tamper. The materials are all available at your local home improvement store, and the rake and tamper might even be available to borrow from a good friend. Before purchasing your materials, decide on whether your fire pit will be round or rectangular, and how tall yo