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DIY Backyard Pizza Oven

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I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like pizza, especially since you can customize it to suit any taste buds. I like my pizza with anchovies and a nice crisp bottom. I even love the slightly burnt smoky taste that only comes from a woodfired pizza oven. I have been trying to convince someone (actually anyone) I know to make one. I think making a Pizza oven or Tandoor oven are high on my Bucket list it’s just a pity I don’t like manual labor.

Of course Dave and Robin over at Thecobovenproject make it look easy enough (easy in design- not workload).

I would love to hear back from anyone who has made one and anyone who wants to make one. (comment below)

Maybe we should have a “Pizza Oven Party”. Everyone can come and do the labor and I will just order in pizza and keep the beer flowing until it is finished.

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Comments

  1. My husband is in the process of making one now. He has wanted one for awhile and is excited about finishing it up so he can finally make pizza in it!!

  2. Having lived in Italy for 9 years, a pizza oven was at the top of our wish-list on our return to the UK. It’s nearly there!!!!

  3. Just harvested a free chimney for the labor of tearing it down. Gonna get to work on stripping the mortar from the old bricks and designing the new oven for the backyard!!
    More to follow as it grows!!
    Cheers!

  4. Foundation is 5’x5’x6″ thick reinforced with rebar. Found out you don’t want regular chimney brick for the oven so the chimney brick will become the patio area surrounding the oven base! Cinder block base coming soon, to be 4’x4’x 32″ high for the 4″ thick table that the oven sits on top.
    Cheers!

  5. You must line with fire brick. This is available at Lowe’s, home depot or a brick works in your area. They are made of refractory trilateral and are used to line wood fire ovens and furnaces, etc. Holds the heat and reflects it back and protects the other bricks. We built a beautiful barbecue in our house in Phoenix and used them.

Have you read?

Building with Nature: My Experience with Natural Birdhouses

If you’re someone who enjoys DIY woodworking projects and has a soft spot for garden wildlife, Natural Birdhouses by Maria and Amen Fisher is a must-read. I picked this book up recently and have been completely inspired by the earthy, sustainable approach it offers to building homes for birds, bats, and even beneficial bugs.

What really drew me in was the focus on using found wood and natural materials—think branches, logs, reclaimed boards, and other bits of nature you can often source from your own backyard or a nearby forest. Not only does this make the projects eco-friendly, but it also gives everything a beautiful, rustic feel that blends effortlessly into any garden or backyard setting.

The book includes 25 step-by-step projects, all clearly explained and illustrated, which makes it accessible for both beginner and seasoned crafters. Even if you don’t have a fully-equipped workshop, most of these can be tackled with just a few basic tools and a bit of patience.

I started with a simple birdhouse design, using some weathered fence boards I had stashed in the shed. The instructions were easy to follow, and I was surprised how quickly it came together. Within a couple of days of putting it out in the garden, a curious little sparrow showed up—talk about instant reward! I’ve since bookmarked the bat box project and one of the insect hotel builds for next weekend.

What I really love about this book is that it’s not just about crafting; it’s about encouraging wildlife and creating a more natural, welcoming habitat right in your own yard. It’s a great way to involve kids, too—mine were fascinated by the idea of building a bug hotel and couldn’t wait to help collect materials.

If you’re looking for nature-inspired DIY garden projects that not only look good but also serve a purpose, Natural Birdhouses is full of ideas that check all the boxes. It’s creative, environmentally conscious, and a great way to spend time outdoors while giving something back to the ecosystem.

I’d definitely recommend this to anyone into sustainable gardening, backyard birdwatching, or rustic outdoor décor. Let me know if you give it a try—I’d love to hear what you build!