More of us are swapping our frying pans and ovens for a barbecue. Not only is it the healthy option, but it's also a fun way to cook when the sun is shining.
If you want to make the barbecue a more permanent feature in your garden the ideal solution is to build your own. A well-built barbecue will provide you with hundreds of char-grilled meals, with the obvious advantage of not having to worry where to store it every winter.
Our online guide provides step-by-step instructions for building a basic rectangular brick barbecue. To ensure that you use your bbq safely we've also included general safety do's and don'ts, and the seven golden rules for barbecuing.
Be sure to check out our extensive lists of recipes in our cooking section for inspiration.
