Warning: my attempt to fix a wobbly fire pit with a leftover car jack from my garage actually worked for a whole season

Caleb Fisher · 2026-03-18T22:25:05.855918+00:00

I mean, the thing was leaning like the Tower of Pisa after a heavy rain, and I just wedged the jack under the low side and cranked it a bit, which somehow got it level and kept it that way until winter.

the_lisa7mo ago

That jack trick @the_iris, it's basically a free patio leveling tool.

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uma_williams5mo ago

Sure, just don't forget the jack is down there before you roast marshmallows or you'll get a surprise firework show.

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betty_wells7mo ago

That car jack trick is solid. Just make sure you pull it out before you light a fire next time, the heat could mess with the hydraulics.

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the_iris7mo ago

Wait, what car jack trick?

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