How Do You Easily Make A Good Solar Cooker?
Solar ovens have been typically made using crafty methods, with materials ranging from pizza boxes and tin foil to tanning reflectors that sit on the ground. These can be effective for cooking, but if you are looking for a more permanent and high-end look, you can build a solar oven that resembles the look of a traditional adobe outdoor oven. If made correctly, this type of oven is extremely durable and can last for many years to come. Using a shovel or hoe, dig out a flat, rectangular space from the ground about 24×42 inches and 10 to 12 inches deep. Build a solid base using stone and lime mortar. Spread a generous layer of mortar, then brick on top. Repeat this pattern, making sure that enough mortar is used to fully cement the stones together. Build it within the rectangular hole, and when it reaches the top of the soil or grass level, extend your base so that it covers the ground by at least four inches. Continue to build upwards until you reach 12 inches above the topsoil. Mix thi
