There are few things in this world as great as slow-cooked, smoked meat, but popular smokers can cost hundreds of dollars. Luckily, you can build your own with just a few flower pots, a hot plate ...

12. Turn the pot right-side up, and—again—wait. This time you’ll need to let it set for around 48 hours. If you’re satisfied with how it looks, you can skip to step 14. 13.

For the base of the table, I used a ceramic flower pot large enough to hold a standard 20-pound liquid propane tank. I also bought a 24-inch circular wood tabletop at a local home center.