My DIY BBQ station transformed my yard & my meat – it only cost $100 & makes better ribs than my metal smoker ever did
A HOMEOWNER showed off the DIY barbeque they used to transform their yard.
They revealed that the homemade set-up only cost $100 to make and made better food than their smoker.
In a Reddit post, user RobotIsopod showed off the homemade hack for barbeque season.
The DIY pro shared the backstory of the unique barbeque and how it trumps a store-bought smoker.
“Years ago a neighbor gifted me an old rusted New Braunfels offset so I could see if I liked BBQing, which I did,” they explained.
However, the barbeque enthusiast revealed that the gadget eventually stopped working.
“I never did anything to slow its demise, so last year it finally fell apart,” the Redditor said.
They explained that instead of replacing it with another model, they took matters into their own hands.
“Being cheap and skeptical of the quality in the marketplace, I spent $100 or so and built this concrete job,” they wrote.
Rather than make the structure permanent, the social media user simply stacked the blocks instead of using mortar.
After arranging the blocks, they placed a grill inside with a space for the coals underneath.
The barbeque fan also placed a thermometer on the side of the structure to monitor his grill.
They shared their review of the homemade smoker and how it compared to their previous barbeque.
“It’s done better brisket, shoulder, and ribs than the metal can ever did,” they said.
The Reddit user pointed out another advantage of the homemade barbeque.
“It maintains a steady temperature [and it’s] better in the cold too,” they explained.
The homeowner revealed this was a big advantage as they like to barbeque the most in autumn.
How to make your backyard a little paradise
Houna Bech is an interior designer and founder of the style blog With Houna.
She revealed to The U.S. Sun five tips for transforming a drab outdoor space into a “sensory-rich little paradise.”
1. Embrace nature
“Use your landscaping, trees, flowers, and organic environment as your muse,” she said.
2. Bring the inside out
“Repeat color palettes, textures, and materials so the transition between indoors and out is seamless,” she said.
3. Create zones for specific purposes
“I might design a luxurious cabana with plush loungers and vanities for alfresco makeup sessions with my girlfriends,” she said.
4. Prioritize comfort
“I’m talking cloud-like sectionals, upholstered daybeds, and oversized weather-resistant poufs you can really envelop yourself in,” she said.
5. Get creative
“Finally, turn your entire outdoor area into an artistic installation,” Bech said.
“So if you’re cheap and you’ve got the room for it, I highly recommend something like this,” they said.
“It’s a great conversation piece too.”
Reddit users shared their thoughts on the homemade barbeque in the comments section.
“I thought about building my own grill out of bricks but I never imagined building an off-set,” wrote one impressed reader.
“Very nice work!!!! This looks like a really fun project to experiment with.”
“You know what? If it produces good-tasting Q then that’s all that matters!” said another person.
“This is how I always do my pig roasts. You just gave me a new project now,” commented a third Redditor.