# Old Appliance Fire Pits This DIY Washing Machine Fire Pit Takes Just an Hour to Make By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-03-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washing-machine-fire-pit References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/turn-a-washing-machine-drum-into-a-backyard-fire-pit-with-just-one-hour-and-10-house-fig-201004) & [houseandfig](http://houseandfig.com/2013/01/20/10-diy-one-hour-recycled-firepit/) If you have the right tools and the ability to follow directions, you could have your own washing machine fire pit in just an hour. Sarah and Jo of House & Fig have provided instructions for how they prepared a [backyard fireplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-firepit) using a reclaimed part of a large domestic appliance. After acquiring an old [washing machine drum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-mijia-threezone-washing-machine-pro-drum) from a broken contraption for only $10, Joe set about separating the plastic components and smoothing out any edging that looked untidy. The perforated metal container had to be thoroughly cleaned as well, and this one was given four welded feet to elevate it from the deck or the lawn. To finish off this [DIY washing machine fire pit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-solar-oven), the duo painted it a matte black, all in about 60 minutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Fire Pits:** The popularity of DIY fire pits as a backyard decoration offers opportunities for appliance companies to sell parts and instructions for repurposing old appliances. - **Sustainable Backyard Decor:** The use of reclaimed materials for backyard decor presents opportunities for eco-friendly companies to market and sell their products. - **Outdoor Leisure Activities:** The rise of outdoor leisure activities during the pandemic presents opportunities for companies to innovate and develop new outdoor products for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Appliance Manufacturing:** Appliance manufacturers can sell parts and instructions for repurposing old appliances to create DIY fire pits and other backyard decorations. - **Eco-friendly Home Decor:** Eco-friendly home decor companies can capitalize on the trend of using reclaimed materials for backyard decor and promote sustainable living. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Outdoor recreation companies can innovate and develop new outdoor products to capture the rising demand for outdoor leisure activities during the pandemic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tiny Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-washing-machine.md) - [Modular Octagonal Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/um-8panel-fire-pit.md) - [Dining Table Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-fire-pit.md) - [Portable Smokeless Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bondstove-fire-pit.md) - [Ultra-Durable Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-fire-pit.md) - [Ultra-Durable Portable Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamurs-kaleidoscope.md) - [Collapsible Propane Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-outdoor-firestorm.md) - [Smokeless Accent Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-tabletop-fire-pit.md) - [Elegant Firepit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-firepit.md)