Special Outdoor Projects

Firing up the barbecue on a summer day is a common activity for many families. If you're in the market for a new gas barbecue, consider your needs and preferences for the cooking tool. It likely...

A backyard barbeque pit is a great way to get smoked flavor into your outdoor cooking. A brick barbeque is the traditional style of barbeque pit, but you can make one out of any heat-resistant...

Grilling is a favorite summer pastime of many homeowners. Some people grill once a week, others grill only for large parties, and some grill in the middle of the winter because they love the...

If your outdoor grill area is lacking, a redesign of the area is in order. Whether you envision a small area just for the grill or a massive outdoor kitchen with a built-in barbecue, planning the...

Build a charcoal grill to cook your favorite recipes. An inexpensive and safe material for a charcoal grill is a concrete block. Concrete blocks are non-flammable and sturdy. Stack them as high...

Ever want a bonfire pit in the privacy of your own home? I will teach you how to make a bonfire pit out of an old washing machine tub. I have one in my front yard. It’s been there for years. Every...

A red brick barbecue grill is the perfect addition to any barbecue lover's back yard. It can be built to accommodate large amounts of food, which is great when you have a crowd over for a...

For about $250 of materials and three days work, you can create a simple but elegant brick backyard barbeque grill that will be a permanent fixture for your home. You don't need a ton of masonry...

An outdoor kitchen with an island barbeque grill has become a popular feature with many homeowners. It not only can increase the value of your home, but adding living space outside your home can...

Enjoying a cookout with 100 of your closest friends is easy with the help of a massive 100-gallon drum grill. With a grill this size you can cook everything from hot dogs to an entire spitted pig....

Sitting around a fire pit with your family members or guests can be the perfect end to any get-together. You can enjoy the peace and warmth of a safe outdoor fire if you follow these simple steps...

Nothing smells better in the summertime than some ribs or burgers on the grill. A backyard barbecue party is sure to draw a crowd. Building your own outdoor barbecue oven is a must for any outdoor...

Sitting around a backyard fire is a favorite pastime for many and a fun, relaxing way to socialize with family and friends. While building a permanent fire pit can involve a lot of labor and cost,...

The aroma of meat on the grill is a summertime classic, and many barbecue enthusiasts build their own backyard barbecue setup. Built-in brick barbecues are rustic and elegant, with a stone side...

An outdoor fire pit is a great addition to any yard and is a simple project that can be completed in a few hours. This design can also be used as a grill.

You could go to the store and purchase a charcoal grill. But wouldn't it be more impressive to invite your friends over for a backyard feast and impress them with a steak cooked on a barbeque you...

Increasing the time you spend outside can lower stress, bring you closer to nature and enrich your life. Taking an outdoor space and making it your own can mean radical changes or simply allowing...

Installing a grill in an outdoor island with an existing gas line is a project that many do-it-yourselfers can complete without hiring a professional. With the proper tools, you can learn how to...

Outdoor grills make a great centerpiece for outdoor celebrations. They are durable and look great, and they can really add an elegant flair to any backyard social activity. With a bit of skill...

A stone barbecue pit can be an architectural accent to your home and will last for generations. Use your skills as a mason to build a masterpiece or learn some basics and fit your pit around...

Backyard barbecuing is not only about the food, it's about friends, entertaining and having a good time, too. A grill that cooks the food and is also a cool-looking conversation piece is perfect...

You may have wished that you had a barbecue grill that you could take with you to tailgate parties, outdoor cookouts and camping trips. Many of the grills that are available for purchase and are...

If you are interested in a backyard barbecue grill and you want something a little different from the norm, consider building your own. A grill made from an empty beer keg will not only do a great...

This "steel wheel grill" makes a durable, inexpensive cooker for charcoal grilled foods. You will need a steel wheel from a car or light truck, a base to support it and a grate. Depending on the...

Basic welding and metal fabrication skills are required to build a Texas style grill with smoker. You will need a clean 55 gallon drum, angle iron for the frame, hinges and hardware for the lid...

Constructing an outdoor grill can not only serve as a way to make fantastic food, but can also serve as a the focal point for backyard gatherings. Wood-fired grills have the added element of...

When you build a patio grill that complements the exterior of the house, it not only looks nicer, but it will withstand the elements better than a store-bought grill. Adding a brick barbecue to...

Making a built-in grill using bricks is a great way to have a permanent outdoor grill for all your backyard activities. They do not rust and are easy to clean if you build one with removable...

You can make your own smoker cooker using a regular aluminum trash can. All you need is an electric hot plate, some wood chips, an aluminum pie plate and a grill on which to put your meat. In most...

Building a homemade brick barbecue grill can be completed in an afternoon or longer, depending on the scope of your project. There are many free plans available online to suit both modest and...

Relaxing and socializing outdoors is a pastime you really enjoy. You have a deck, flowers, fire pit, water features and seating. Now all you need to complete your outdoor experience is a bar.

If you do not mind digging a hole in your yard, you can build this simple smoker. It is ideal for any type of meat; poultry, pork, beef, fish, wild game. Using different wood chips will give the...

An easy and inexpensive thing to make is a fire pit for your backyard. It really comes in handy for company with children. The kids can grill their own hotdogs! They love it!

Firepits have likely been around as long as humans have been using fire, with one University of South Carolina archaeologist finding a firepit dating back 50,000 years. Firepits are useful not...

The outdoor kitchen was once a separate building in rural areas before electricity made cooking inside bearable during the summer months. an outdoor kitchen today is an extension of the interior...

Barbequing is a very popular way of cooking, but in order to get your home set up to grill it can cost a lot of money. One way to avoid those costs is to make your own barbeque grill. Homemade...

Fire pits are popular places to spend the evening socializing with family and friends. Some fire pits are used for warmth, while others are used to cook everything from s'mores to hamburgers....

Build a charcoal grill in your own backyard. Enjoy the primitive and natural feeling of cooking in a fire on the ground. Then when you are done grilling for the summer, simply fill in the hole...

Camping season is coming and excitement is building for the annual family foray into the wilderness. You enjoy roughing it, but every year you find yourself wishing you had easy access to hot...

Barbecue with propane for fast, economical cooking on an outdoor gas grill. The delicious taste of meats, fish and vegetables cooked on a grill is one of the benefits of warm weather everyone...

If you've admired picture-perfect yards with cute little fire pits, but have been afraid to make your own because it looks too complicated, you are in luck. A backyard brick fire pit is quick and...

Kettle grills are great for those holiday weekend barbecues. The difference between the kettle grill and other charcoal barbecues is the round, high lid. The lid has a vent in it that you can open...

There is nothing like entertaining guests in the backyard and making barbecue. Many people prefer using propane grills, but for those who love the taste of food on a charcoal grill, making your...

Barbecuing is a ritual of summertime. It signals the time of eating outside with the smells of wood smoke and sizzling meat, carmelization and saltiness. Think of potato salads and coleslaw, jello...

Making a grill for your backyard sounds like a major home improvement project, but you can create a grill quite easily in less than 24 hours in most cases. Whether you want a big grill for hosting...

Outdoor kitchens are gaining popularity in home design, complete with refrigeration, grills and sinks, surpassing the old barbeque or hibachi on the patio. To grill means to cook quickly over...

An outdoor custom stone grill can be a very nice touch to any yard or property. Although it can be a great place to cook, it can also be used for ambiance or as a regular fire pit. Stone grills...

Have you always wanted an outdoor bar and grill or kitchen? Outdoor kitchens are extremely popular these days as more people are enjoying their own backyard for entertainment. You too can now have...

If the feel of a tool in your hand and the aroma of a lit grill are sensations you cannot resist, this project is for you. It's a way to recycle that old propane tank in the yard, save money when...

You have an old oil tank that is no longer being used. Disposal of such a large container would be a waste of materials when you could spend an afternoon with a few tools and turn it into a huge...