For three of the four seasons, most of us BBQ. Nothing beats having your own BBQ pit in your backyard – it's the ultimate convenience.
The following info will let you know how to build a BBQ pit in a relatively short period of time without having to spend thousands.
After one of the wettest, blizardiest winters in recent memory, it's high time for some spring grilling. But why spend thousands on a gas grill that can't even cook a whole hog when you can create your own wood-fired pig pit for under $300?
Materials and Tools Required
• shovel
• hand tamp
• rake or hoe
• level
• carpenter's square
• tape measure
• (4) 2″ x 4″ stakes
• 48 cinder blocks (standard 8x8x16 size)
• 2 sheets of 4′ x 4′ 16 gauge steel
• 1 sheet of 2′ x 4′ 16 gauge steel
• 1 sheet of 48″ x 80″ expanded metal
• masonry or washed “play” sandDifficulty and Cost
This project is labor intensive but straightforward and can be done in as little as a day. It doesn't require a high degree of skill—it's not like you're going to be mortaring anything or embedding rebar supports—but you will need to be precise when laying the foundation. The materials are all available from your local home improvement center, though the sheet metal will likely be the most expensive component so don't be afraid to shop around.
Building It
Lay the Ground Work: You're first going to need to pick a site for the pit and its 80″ x 48″ footprint. The site should be fairly level bare ground located a safe distance from your house and wooden structures like decks and gazebos as well as clear of dry vegetation.
Once you've settled on a spot, use the shovel, rake, and tamper as necessary to ensure the site is level.
To see the rest of the instructions on how to build this kick-ass BBQ Pit, please visit Gizmodo. Or watch their video below!
Building your own BBQ pit in your backyard is a satisfying experience. Once done, you have a functional cooking tool that can be maintained easily and used for years to come.
By following this design, you also can do it on the cheap!