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Yesterday, my buddy calls me up and says, “Dude, we gotta do something about this wind messing up our grilling!” So, we brainstormed a bit and decided to build a little brick wall around the grill area.
Getting Started
First things first, we headed to the local hardware store. We picked up a bunch of bricks—nothing fancy, just the regular kind. We also grabbed some mortar mix and a few trowels. I’m no expert, but I’ve done a bit of bricklaying before, so I figured we could handle it.
Laying the Bricks
- We started by marking out where we wanted the wall. Just a simple rectangle around the grill, you know?
- Then, we mixed up the mortar according to the instructions on the bag. It’s like making a giant batch of messy, gray cake batter.
- Next, we started laying the bricks. I showed my buddy how to spread the mortar and set the bricks in place. We took turns, making sure each brick was level.
- Slowly but surely, the wall started to take shape. We weren’t rushing, just enjoying the process and chatting about our plans for the summer.
The Final Touches
After a few hours, we had a neat little brick wall. It wasn’t perfect, but it was solid and looked pretty good. We left it to dry overnight, and today, we fired up the grill to test it out.
Success!
Man, what a difference! The wind was barely noticeable, and the grill stayed hot and steady. We cooked up some burgers and dogs, and they turned out perfect. It felt great to see our little project in action, making our grilling sessions way more enjoyable. Plus, it’s a cool feeling to know we built something useful with our own hands. It’s not the most difficult project I’ve ever undertaken, but I think it’s the most rewarding one.
