A chimney starter offers an easy way to light charcoal for barbecuing. It consists of an open-ended metal cylinder with a charcoal grate mounted inside, toward the bottom. The desired amount of charcoal is placed into the top of the cylinder and a small fire is started under the grate at...
Using a chimney starter is a great way to get your barbecue lit without using lighter fluid. You can make your own with items you probably have lying around the house already. The idea is to create a cylinder to hold the charcoal and direct air flow to light the charcoal quickly. Steps...