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...

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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.

Setting up a burn barrel on our homestead has been a game changer. Some ways we use it are obvious (brush, leaves, etc), but some ways we use our burn barrel are a little less commonplace.

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.

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.

Building a Simple Barrel Stove: In this instructable I will show you how to make a very simple and inexpensive wood burning stove from a 55 gallon steel drum. This can be used in a garage, pole barn, workshop, cottage, cabin, or home for heat throughout the winter or a pool heater…

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

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. …