Burn barrel

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...

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.

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

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 …

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

Old 55-gallon drums are often repurposed into fire barrels with the simple addition of a few holes cut into the walls. Generally, they're fit enough for purpose but can have a very smoky output, parti...

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

Weekend build of a clean burning incinerator for a family member. Based on an EPA approved design.

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.