Planning a Brick Barbecue: Start with the Grate Dimensions
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04/01/2026 09:00AM
Start a brick barbecue project with the complete working layout. Grate dimensions, working height and ash removal affect the masonry arrangement. In April, dry-fit the equipment before ordering materials for the firebox.
Start with the grate and working space
Mark the grate, its supports and the...
Planning a Garden Pizza Oven: Where to Start
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03/01/2026 09:00AM
Decide how you will use a garden pizza oven before choosing the bricks. Live-fire pizza cooking and later bread baking place different demands on heat storage, doors and insulation. In March, begin with a drawing of the chamber and the complete exterior dimensions, rather than ordering materials fro...
Late Winter Fireplace Inspection: What to Check
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02/01/2026 09:00AM
By late winter, a fireplace has been through many heating and cooling cycles. Compare its condition with the start of the season: does the rope seal still fit evenly, is the firebox lining in place, and have any cracks appeared in the surround? Inspect the appliance once it is completely cold, befor...