Make Your Own Smoker Out of a Whiskey Barrel Mark the hole locations for the air intakes, grill supports, and thermometer. Start each hole with a center punch, and bore the 1-inch intake holes ...

Position the smoker outdoors on a noncombustible surface in a sheltered area. On the trial run of my homemade smoker, a 5-pound brisket took 4-1/2 hours to get to the recommended internal ...

Ever wanted to build your own reverse flow BBQ smoker from scratch? In this first episode, we’re breaking down the design, materials, and welding process to get started on the ultimate backyard ...

Here, we’ve showcased ten backyard-sprucing projects that will add a new dimension to your weekend activities and, in some cases, extra numbers to your home’s resale value.

There are few things in this world as great as slow-cooked, smoked meat, but popular smokers can cost hundreds of dollars. Luckily, you can build your own with just a few flower pots, a hot plate ...

It’s true that you could buy a good wood-burning backyard smoker (which can top $3,000) or a Big Green Egg (which can also hit the $3,000 mark) for a fraction of the price, if not a competition ...

Some backyard grill enthusiast swear by real fire and eschew gas, and while I do not, I understand the sentiment, so if you want a rock solid, do-it-all grill to burn charcoal (preferably natural ...

If you love the taste of smoked meats but live in an apartment, don't have the money or space for an expensive backyard smoker, or just don't want to . Skip to Main Content.