I mean, I totally get what you're saying about the shift to hands-on yard stuff. It's like everyone in my area decided to build their own fire pits this spring too. Maybe it's just me but there's something really nice about making your own stone ring instead of buying one. It makes the backyard feel more personal and lived in. Idk, it just seems like a good trend towards doing things yourself.
Honestly, this fire pit trend is part of a bigger move towards doing stuff yourself. Grace_bailey nailed it with the personal feel, and I've noticed friends making their own decor or growing food too. It just feels like we're all trying to connect more with what we have.