We built this entire outdoor grill station in one weekend — no contractor, no expensive tools, and no prior woodworking experience. Total cost? $400. Here is every single thing you need to build it yourself.
If you have been wanting an outdoor kitchen but cannot afford the $3,000 to $10,000 contractor quotes, this DIY grill station is your answer. It holds a full-size gas grill, has two storage shelves, a prep counter, and a corrugated metal roof for shade. And it looks expensive.
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Here is the complete build guide:
The Exact Wood Cut-List: All lumber is standard size from Home Depot or Lowe's — no special orders needed.

4 pieces — 4x4x8 ft cedar posts (legs) 4 pieces — 2x6x8 ft cedar boards (top frame) 6 pieces — 2x4x8 ft cedar boards (shelf supports) 8 pieces — 2x6x6 ft cedar boards (shelf surface) 2 pieces — corrugated metal roofing sheet 8 ft (roof) 1 box — 3 inch exterior wood screws 1 box — 2 inch exterior wood screws

The Tools You Need:
Circular saw, drill, measuring tape, level, and safety glasses. That is it.

Step 1:
Build the Frame (Day 1 Morning) Cut your four 4x4 posts to 7 feet tall. These are your corner legs. Use your 2x6 boards to connect the top of all four legs into a rectangle frame. Drill two screws at every corner joint. Check with your level that everything is straight before moving forward. This frame is the skeleton of your entire station.

Step 2:
Add the Shelves (Day 1 Afternoon) Measure and mark two shelf heights on your legs — one at 14 inches from the ground (bottom shelf) and one at 36 inches (counter height). Attach your 2x4 support boards horizontally between the legs at each height. Then lay your 2x6 shelf boards across the supports with a small gap between each board for drainage. Screw down every board. 

Step 3:
Mount the Roof (Day 2 Morning) Cut two sloped 2x4 boards as rafters running front to back at a slight angle so rain runs off. Lay your corrugated metal sheets across the rafters and screw down with roofing screws. The slight slope is important — flat roofs collect water and warp the wood. 

Step 4:
Finish and Style (Day 2 Afternoon) Sand all edges smooth. Apply two coats of exterior wood sealant to protect against weather. 

Contractors quoted us $4,500 for something similar. We built this in two days and enjoyed our first backyard BBQ on Sunday evening. Save this post — you will want to come back to it before your next Home Depot run.


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