Burn barrel ideas

Burn barrels provide a convenient way to dispose of burnable trash if you don't have the space to build a larger bonfire. Making your own burn barrel is as simple as finding a metal drum, removing the lid or opening one end, and punching...

Burn barrels have been staples on homesteads since metal barrels first existed. If you've never used one, here's what you should know.

Instead of bringing what you need to burn to a fixed location, push the burn barrel to the nearest safe location by mounting it on a caddy.

A burn barrel is commonly used to burn garbage while some have been turned into attractive fire pits. Here are unique designs for your own burn barrel.

These instructions will help you make your own burn barrel for a country property or for emergency trash disposal, with minimal smoke and odor - plus pre-fabricated burn barrel options if you don't have the time or equipment to make your own.

Wishing Well Burn Barrel: A burn barrel is a fun way to have a safe and convenient fire on site when you are camping, at the beach, or hanging out in your back yard. I aquired a washing machine drum to use as a burn barrel and I wanted to add a bit of creative design to it. …

Learn how to design and build your own incinerator for non-recyclable waste. Detailed instructions plus a video are included.

The owner of the hardware store across the field, commenting on our burn barrel antics, said, "What were you trying to burn -- the boards or the barrel?" A roaring blaze incinerated the scrap lumber in short order. We kept a hose readily to hand in case any of the pieces decided to try to escape and set the yard ablaze.

How and why to use a burn cage on the homestead. When my husband bought a burn cage I thought it was a waste of money. I quickly came around to his way of thinking...this burn cage is actually really useful for burning garbage.

By Nick Weston Issue #133 • January/February, 2012 This stove kept me warm and provided an excellent cooking surface for more than six months while I lived in my treehouse. With a bit of nip and tuck using a few basic tools, an old oil drum can be transformed into a fantastic woodburning stove. Although […]