Burn barrel ideas

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

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...

Few people realize most things can't be or shouldn't be burn on the homestead. Here's what you can and cannot burn.

Do you want to know how to burn yard waste in your backyard? Many people prefer to get rid of brush and yard debris without having to haul it to the dump. If you're like many, we'll cover how you can burn yard waste safely without hauling it away. First thing you need to do

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.

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.

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

Barrel Incinerator: Big Mamma and Little Honey, thats what we called the two giant trash piles left behind by a seventy person party in the desert. This is an annual trip and leaving trash behind is not an option. In 2006 I took a swing at building an incinerator deal …

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.

Let's build your own BBQ barrel from a 55-gallon drum using simple tools, straightforward steps, and materials you might already have.