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smokerbuilder · 2 years

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If you want to build a Gravity Feed Smoker that can cook approximately 16 Pork butt’s then check out this set of plans for the Medium Gravity Feed! This Smoker has 4 cooking racks that are 24x24 with 6” between each one! Our Gravity Feed design uses ½ inch thick steel plate for the burn chamber and ¼ inch plate for the tapered chute. Fully insulated walls constructed of 16 gauge steel plate and 1.5 inch thick insulation! This smoker can run itself for approx 20 hours consuming 1 pound of charcoal per hour when using a draft controller such as the @flamebosssmokes 500. Head over to smokerplans.net to grab your copy! Get 30% OFF today using code FATHERSDAY30 . . . #smokerbuilder #pitmaster #smokerbuilderforums #smokerbuilderhq #diysmoker #welding #metalfab #offsetsmoker #reverseflowsmoker #stickburner #cookingram #lumpcharcoal #outdoorcooking #grillmaster #smokedmeat #bbqlife #iBuildSmokers #buildsomething #pitbuilder #bbqlover #diyproject #backyardbbq #smokerbuilderdotcom #gravityfeedsmoker #gravityfeed (at SmokerBuilder.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfAR1PTOlDG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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kevinszabojrplumbing · 6 months

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10 Creative Ideas for Building in Your Backyard

Your backyard is more than just a patch of grass; it's a canvas waiting to be transformed into a beautiful, functional, and inviting space. Whether you're looking to create a relaxing oasis, enhance your outdoor entertainment options, or build a space for gardening and play, there are countless possibilities. In this comprehensive article, we will explore 10 creative ideas for building in your backyard, offering inspiration for a wide range of projects to make your outdoor haven truly special.

Treehouse

Building a treehouse can bring a sense of magic and adventure to your backyard. Choose a sturdy tree and construct a safe, elevated retreat. It can serve as a quiet escape for adults, a play area for children, or even a cozy reading nook suspended among the branches. Make sure to use appropriate materials and construction techniques for safety and durability.

Outdoor Kitchen

An outdoor kitchen is a fantastic addition for those who love to cook and entertain. With a grill, countertops, a sink, and perhaps even a pizza oven, you can take your culinary skills outdoors. Cooking and dining al fresco can be a delightful experience, and it's a great way to enjoy the pleasant weather.

Garden Oasis

A garden oasis is perfect for those who wish to create a serene and lush haven in their backyard. Construct pathways, add a small bridge over a pond, and create meditation areas. With abundant greenery, soothing water features, and secluded nooks, your backyard can become a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Fire Pit

Building a fire pit and surrounding it with comfortable seating can transform your backyard into a warm and inviting gathering space. This area is perfect for hosting friends and family, roasting marshmallows, and creating a cozy ambiance on cool evenings. Ensure you follow safety guidelines for fire pit construction and maintenance.

Pergola or Gazebo

A pergola or gazebo adds elegance and functionality to your outdoor space. These structures provide shade, architectural interest, and an excellent setting for outdoor dining, relaxation, or as a backdrop for special events like garden weddings. You can customize their design to suit your preferences and style.

Raised Garden Beds

Raised garden beds are a wonderful addition for anyone with a green thumb. They not only provide excellent drainage but also make gardening more accessible and enjoyable. You can grow your own fresh produce, cultivate herbs, or create a riot of color with vibrant flowers in these beds.

Play Area for Kids

For families with children, a swing set, jungle gym, or playhouse can be a fantastic addition to your backyard. These structures offer endless opportunities for outdoor play, exercise, and imaginative adventures. Ensure they are built safely and have a soft landing surface for added protection.

Zen Garden

Create a sense of calm and mindfulness in your backyard by designing a Zen meditation garden. Using gravel, carefully placed rocks, and minimalist plantings, you can create a space for quiet reflection, meditation, and relaxation. Add a bench or comfortable seating for a tranquil retreat.

Greenhouse

A greenhouse extends your gardening season and allows you to experiment with a wide variety of plants. It's an excellent space for starting seedlings, growing tropical plants, and enjoying gardening year-round. A well-constructed greenhouse can be a sanctuary for plant enthusiasts and a source of fresh produce even in winter.

Outdoor Movie Theater

Turn your backyard into an outdoor movie theater by installing a projector and a screen, and building a comfortable seating area. This project allows you and your loved ones to enjoy cinematic experiences under the open sky. Add string lights, cozy blankets, and your favorite snacks for a complete outdoor cinema experience.

Your backyard is a versatile canvas, ready for your creativity and craftsmanship. These 10 creative ideas for building in your backyard offer a wide range of possibilities, from tranquil retreats to exciting entertainment spaces. Whatever your preferences and interests, these projects can transform your outdoor space into a haven that suits your lifestyle and taste. So, put on your DIY hat or call the professionals, gather your tools, and embark on the journey of making your backyard a paradise tailored just for you. By choosing one or more of these projects, you can elevate your outdoor living experience, creating a space that you, your family, and your friends will cherish for years to come. Enjoy the process and savor the results of your backyard transformation!

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turbogrill · 5 years

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How to control the fire temperature for grilling and smoking

Chuck Blount March 11, 2019

1of10Chuck Blount pours charcoal briquettes from a chimney starter into a Weber grill as he prepares to grill chicken and sausage with an off-set fire, with all the briquettes placed on one side of the grill.Photo: William Luther /Staff photographer

2of10Sausage and chicken cook over indirect heat in a Weber grill.Photo: William Luther /Staff photographer

Two split logs rest on a small pile of charcoal briquettes to get an offset smoker to the correct 250 degree temperature.Photo: William Luther /Staff photographer

There is such a thing as a dedication to the craft of outdoor cooking, and then there is Fred Robles.

Robles, a world champion barbecue cook based out of Weslaco, is the type of guy who constantly tinkers with his recipes, cooking devices and meat preparations. He’s so precise with his demanding command of temperature, he counts the number of charcoal briquettes that are used to grill up his chicken.

“The magic number is 47,” Robles said. “That will usually get my grill to about 350 degrees, which is the temperature that will cook and finish the chicken the way I like it in about an hour.”

If you don’t want to spend hours experimenting briquette by briquette, here is a simplified formula: Take the diameter of your grill, and multiply that number by two. That’s how many briquettes are needed to ballpark 350 degrees with the cover applied and your meat placed away from the hot coals.Taming the flames | Chuck Food ShackVolume 0%Follow these tips and techniques to keep your outdoor cooking devices working with oven-like precision.Video: San Antonio Express-News

There are other ways to take command of your outdoor fire, making the cooking process as simple and consistent as anything that could be done in a conventional kitchen oven. Here are some ways to do it:

Setup

The charcoal: You can go either the hardwood lump or the conventional briquette route. Both have key strengths and weaknesses.

The lump charcoal will burn about 5 to 10 degrees hotter than the briquettes, provides a cleaner wood flavor and won’t cook down into pure flaky ash. That makes it perfect for the caveman style of cooking directly on the coals. However, since the charcoal pieces are randomly sized (some chunks as big as a human fist), it can be a bit unpredictable.

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Briquettes are of uniform size and will hold the heat a little longer, with a signature flavor that reminds everybody of the backyard cookouts they grew up with. Kingsford charcoal, the industry leader in briquette charcoal by a wide margin, is a staple on the competition barbecue circuit because of its ability to win over judges that score with a nostalgic palate.

Wood: Manny Olivo, owner of the Schertz-based Cow Tippin BBQ food truck, keeps his fire pure with pecan wood by taking the scraps, starting the fire small, and building it up into a blaze. “It take a little more time, but it’s worth it for the flavor,” he said.

Remove the bark from the logs and accumulate the shavings and scraps that can be pulled off the wood. As it burns, add larger pieces until you are burning chunks that are about the size of a rolling pin. One or two logs on a bed of coals will get a traditional off-set steel pit into that magic temperature window between 225 and 250 degrees. Avoid large logs, which have a tendency to smolder and can add a funky taste to the meat.

Ignition

Lighter fluid: It can make life easier in a pinch, but I avoid it at all costs, including the charcoal that comes coated with it. The fuel never completely burns off, and the flavor will transfer into the meat like a seasoning.

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Chimney starter: The metal contraption that’s shaped like a German beer stein is the perfect vehicle for getting a good fire going. Stuff a few sheets of newspaper or a couple paper towels coated in cooking oil underneath your briquettes, light it up, and you should have a perfect blend of hot charcoal that glows like lava in about 20 minutes. A full starter will hold about 70 briquettes.

Flamethrower: Don’t laugh. This is a thing, and it’s legal. They sell open-flame devices, often marketed as a weed-killer in the garden section of your local hardware store, that hook up to a propane tank and will light the charcoal or wood in seconds.

Temperature control

The full spread: Unfortunately, too many outdoor cooks think that the proper way to set up a grill is to blanket the bottom with coals. That’s a disaster recipe for burgers that end up looking like charred hockey pucks because of out-of-control flames that erupt when the meat grease hits the coals. The heat above the coals is usually about 550 to 600 degrees, making it impossible to cook with precision outside the realm of a quick steak cook.

Two-zone setup: Stack all of the charcoal to one side of the grill for a hot and a cold zone that provides tremendous flexibility with anything put on the grates. This is the Robles method, and it should be yours, too. Put the meat on the hot zone to finish or establish blackened grill marks, but most of the cooking time should be spent on the cool side. If your cook lasts more than hour, add eight to 10 new coals to the hot side after an hour.

Other two-zone setups promote putting the coals on the outside with a metal pan filled with water in the middle. Eh. The water does little to moisten the meat, and the end result is mostly a wasted pan.

Vent control: All nongas grills and smokers come with vents that are located below and on top of the device. They can help control the temperature, but I’ve always found it best to keep them open all the way from start to finish. Airflow gives every fire life, and it delivers better flavor. If the fire is burning too hot or too cold, it’s probably because an error was made in the original setup.

It shouldn’t take very long for these tips to become second-nature in your outdoor grilling process. When fanning the flames, it’s always best to maintain control.

Chuck Blount is a food writer and columnist covering all things grilled and smoked in the San Antonio area. Find his Chuck’s Food Shack columns on our subscriber site, ExpressNews.com, or read his other coverage on our free site, mySA.com. | [email protected] | Twitter: @chuck_blount | Instagram: @bbqdiver

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elyseandi · 7 years

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Find your #pineapple or #palm at the #PitBuilding next week! We will be back @boutiquefairssg on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th March to launch our gorgeous new hand-embroidered raffia and jute beach bags (with waterproof linings and zip closure). See you there! 🍍🌴🍍🌴 #boutiquesfairsg #beachbag #pineapple #Aloha #palmtree #vacay #wanderlust #embroidery #artisan #handcrafted (at Singapore F1 Pit Building)

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smokerbuilder · 2 years

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I knew better, the coons and possums got in this last night. I had it tied up so it didn’t fall over then forgot to dump it 🤦‍♂️. That’s why the critters around here have such nice shiny coats though! Now… it’s time to clean up! . . . #smokerbuilder #pitmaster #smokerbuilderforums #smokerbuilderhq #diysmoker #welding #metalfab #offsetsmoker #reverseflowsmoker #stickburner #cookingram #lumpcharcoal #outdoorcooking #grillmaster #smokedmeat #bbqlife #iBuildSmokers #buildsomething #pitbuilder #bbqlover #diyproject #backyardbbq #smokerbuilderdotcom (at SmokerBuilder.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_gRywubLX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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smokerbuilder · 2 years

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Happy Father’s Day Weekend Fellers! So proud of my boys! . . . #smokerbuilder #pitmaster #smokerbuilderforums #smokerbuilderhq #diysmoker #welding #metalfab #offsetsmoker #reverseflowsmoker #stickburner #cookingram #lumpcharcoal #outdoorcooking #grillmaster #smokedmeat #bbqlife #iBuildSmokers #buildsomething #pitbuilder #bbqlover #diyproject #backyardbbq #smokerbuilderdotcom (at SmokerBuilder.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce8qGDMuTvr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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smokerbuilder · 2 years

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Don’t miss the next SmokerBuilder Welding Class! Seats are filling up! This will be our first multi day event! The next class is July 15-17! For more info go to smokerplans.net Or click the product button on this post. . . . #smokerbuilder #pitmaster #smokerbuilderforums #smokerbuilderhq #diysmoker #welding #metalfab #offsetsmoker #reverseflowsmoker #stickburner #cookingram #lumpcharcoal #outdoorcooking #grillmaster #smokedmeat #bbqlife #iBuildSmokers #buildsomething #pitbuilder #bbqlover #diyproject #backyardbbq #smokerbuilderdotcom (at SmokerBuilder.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce7LHUzOqER/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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smokerbuilder · 2 years

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The 500 Liter Offset Plans Are Published! This plan uses a 61cm diameter by 180cm long tank. Check them out at: SmokerPlans.net Or click the product button! . . . #smokerbuilder #pitmaster #smokerbuilderforums #smokerbuilderhq #diysmoker #welding #metalfab #offsetsmoker #reverseflowsmoker #stickburner #cookingram #lumpcharcoal #outdoorcooking #grillmaster #smokedmeat #bbqlife #iBuildSmokers #buildsomething #pitbuilder #bbqlover #diyproject #backyardbbq #smokerbuilderdotcom (at SmokerBuilder.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce4XP8jOiHu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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smokerbuilder · 2 years

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Textbook Hinge Installation! Thanks to my bro Ed from @harrellpitmasters for sending me these pictures of his recent build where he used our heavy duty hinges! Killer build bro! Give @harrellpitmasters a follow and check out more pics of his builds! Also, if you want these hinges on your build click the shop button or go to smokerplans.net . . . #smokerbuilder #pitmaster #smokerbuilderforums #smokerbuilderhq #diysmoker #welding #metalfab #offsetsmoker #reverseflowsmoker #stickburner #cookingram #lumpcharcoal #outdoorcooking #grillmaster #smokedmeat #bbqlife #iBuildSmokers #buildsomething #pitbuilder #bbqlover #diyproject #backyardbbq #smokerbuilderdotcom (at SmokerBuilder.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce06Cnauagl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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smokerbuilder · 2 years

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Put It All In The Pot! The SmokerBuilder Welding Classes are so much freaking fun haha! I hope you make it to one of them! Link in profile or go to: SmokerPlans.net . . . #smokerbuilder #pitmaster #smokerbuilderforums #smokerbuilderhq #diysmoker #welding #metalfab #offsetsmoker #reverseflowsmoker #stickburner #cookingram #lumpcharcoal #outdoorcooking #grillmaster #smokedmeat #bbqlife #iBuildSmokers #buildsomething #pitbuilder #bbqlover #diyproject #backyardbbq #smokerbuilderdotcom (at SmokerBuilder.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/CewwX06OL6F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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smokerbuilder · 2 years

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See, I told you I know better haha! Who knows how to order this in @wafflehouseofficial language? Ham, chili, cheese on the hash browns. Comment your guess 👍 . . . #smokerbuilder #pitmaster #smokerbuilderforums #smokerbuilderhq #diysmoker #welding #metalfab #offsetsmoker #reverseflowsmoker #stickburner #cookingram #lumpcharcoal #outdoorcooking #grillmaster #smokedmeat #bbqlife #iBuildSmokers #buildsomething #pitbuilder #bbqlover #diyproject #backyardbbq #smokerbuilderdotcom (at SmokerBuilder.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cevll_nOKKf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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smokerbuilder · 2 years

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I know better… but here we go! Haha! Happy Monday!! Travelin with my mom today to help my lil sister move to her new house. Gonna be a good day! . . . #smokerbuilder #pitmaster #smokerbuilderforums #smokerbuilderhq #diysmoker #welding #metalfab #offsetsmoker #reverseflowsmoker #stickburner #cookingram #lumpcharcoal #outdoorcooking #grillmaster #smokedmeat #bbqlife #iBuildSmokers #buildsomething #pitbuilder #bbqlover #diyproject #backyardbbq #smokerbuilderdotcom (at SmokerBuilder.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/CevlPYSuM3h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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smokerbuilder · 2 years

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“You Got It!” I just wanna help people learn to weld and fabricate so they can build smokers. It’s what makes me happy 👍 . . . #smokerbuilder #pitmaster #smokerbuilderforums #smokerbuilderhq #diysmoker #welding #metalfab #offsetsmoker #reverseflowsmoker #stickburner #cookingram #lumpcharcoal #outdoorcooking #grillmaster #smokedmeat #bbqlife #iBuildSmokers #buildsomething #pitbuilder #bbqlover #diyproject #backyardbbq #smokerbuilderdotcom (at SmokerBuilder.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeugrNEua2O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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smokerbuilder · 2 years

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Old Faithful… . . . #smokerbuilder #pitmaster #smokerbuilderforums #smokerbuilderhq #diysmoker #welding #metalfab #offsetsmoker #reverseflowsmoker #stickburner #cookingram #lumpcharcoal #outdoorcooking #grillmaster #smokedmeat #bbqlife #iBuildSmokers #buildsomething #pitbuilder #bbqlover #diyproject #backyardbbq #smokerbuilderdotcom #millerwelders (at SmokerBuilder.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeubzGpOiS_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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smokerbuilder · 2 years

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Have a great time this weekend with your #SmokerBuilder Family! . Even if ya can’t hang out in person, send them a message, tag them in a post, or give them a call. #yeehaw . . . #smokerbuilder #pitmaster #smokerbuilderforums #smokerbuilderhq #diysmoker #welding #metalfab #offsetsmoker #reverseflowsmoker #stickburner #cookingram #lumpcharcoal #outdoorcooking #grillmaster #smokedmeat #bbqlife #iBuildSmokers #buildsomething #pitbuilder #bbqlover #diyproject #backyardbbq #smokerbuilderdotcom (at SmokerBuilder.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/CepMvTSuauY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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smokerbuilder · 2 years

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Thinking about doing a Limited Edition run off Logo’d TelTru thermometers. Anyone interested? I would probably do the new “GoFast” Torchy Pig logo on them though If I get enough interest I’ll put up a pre-order on the site! Holler Back! . . . #smokerbuilder #pitmaster #smokerbuilderforums #smokerbuilderhq #diysmoker #welding #metalfab #offsetsmoker #reverseflowsmoker #stickburner #cookingram #lumpcharcoal #outdoorcooking #grillmaster #smokedmeat #bbqlife #iBuildSmokers #buildsomething #pitbuilder #bbqlover #diyproject #backyardbbq #smokerbuilderdotcom #teltru (at SmokerBuilder.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cels8SDuwdw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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