{"id":10827,"date":"2017-03-28T16:01:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-28T06:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/?p=10827"},"modified":"2025-03-03T15:35:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T05:35:34","slug":"old-washing-machine-burn-barrell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/2017\/03\/28\/old-washing-machine-burn-barrell\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Wishing Well Burn Barrel: Brighten Your Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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But why buy an expensive, decorative fire pit for your yard when you can have something as impressive by upcycling an old (cheap) washing machine drum? Take a look at this wishing well burn barrel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are few things better than gathering around a bonfire with friends and family, d<\/span>rinking wine<\/span>, telling stories, and cozying up in front of a warm, crackling fire. People have been enjoying these little pleasures for thousands of years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This DIY burn barrel is another example of creativity, function, and beauty. And what’s great about it is that it is also simple, making it easy to make, assemble and use!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wishing well design does not only provide good fire, you can also conveniently use it to cook or heat foil-packed food like vegetables and meat. Just put your meal inside the metal bucket, lower it down and crank it up again when it’s done! If you want to boil water, you can replace the bucket with a camping kettle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As mentioned, this creative burn barrel is very easy to assemble. You only need 8 bolts and 10 minutes, and you’ll be ready to enjoy some outdoor unwinding! Want to use this burn barrel in your backyard, or bring it to the beach or for camping? Why not? All of its parts fit inside the washing machine<\/a> drum, so you can easily transport it anywhere you wish. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Got access to an old washing machine drum? Read on to see what else you’ll need to make your own version of this wishing well burn barrel!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building a Washing Machine Burn Barrel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ll need these materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n