Outdoor Fireplace

When neighbors are not gardening they enjoy doing other house projects, and they have been waiting patiently all winter to begin this one.  Finally the weather is warm enough.  Pictured here is the footer for the planned outdoor fireplace.  The footprint is nearly four feet wide, and more than 12 ft. long. Fifty 60-lb. bags of concrete were used.  On sale for $1.99 a bag, this DIY job was far cheaper than having concrete delivered.  The goal is to have it finished by August for a backyard wedding reception.  The neighbors cut down two tall pine trees last fall, so there will be plenty of firewood.