Build & Grill with Tyler Smith 2026

What’s Your Ultimate Backyard Vibe?

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Tyler Smith knows that every great backyard starts with a build and ends around the grill. In Build & Grill with Tyler Smith, incredible outdoor projects, mouthwatering meals and unforgettable family moments come together. Each episode features an attainable backyard build, a flavor-packed feast and practical DIY inspiration for creating a space where family and friends can gather. Because the best backyard projects don't just transform your backyard – they create lasting memories.

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Build & Grill with Tyler Smith: The Show DIYers and Foodies Have Been Waiting For

Take this quick 60-second quiz to discover your perfect backyard vibe based on your dream DIY build, go-to cookout menu and ideal backyard hangout style!

Episode Synopsis

C. Relaxing around a fire pit with music, drinks and late-night snacks

B. Smoking ribs low and slow while everyone asks for your recipe

A. Tossing pizza dough while friends hang around the patio

Your ideal Saturday evening looks like…

Question 1:

Pick the backyard upgrade you’d brag about the MOST.

Question 2:

What food instantly wins people over at your house?

Question 3:

Your hosting style is best described as…

Question 4:

Which backyard moment sounds MOST like you?

Question 5:

Start Quiz

You bring people together effortlessly. Your backyard is the go-to spot for laughter, easy conversation and “just one more slice.” You love experiences that feel homemade, memorable and fun for all ages.

RESULTS: You’re the Neighborhood Host

Retake Quiz

You don’t just grill — you create backyard events people remember. From perfectly smoked ribs to next-level sides, you thrive on feeding a crowd and impressing everyone at the table.

RESULTS: You’re the Smokehouse Master

You know the best backyard memories happen after sunset. Warm fires, good food, great conversation and late-night laughs are your specialty.

RESULTS: You’re the Cozy Entertainer

Retake Quiz

You love creating spaces that feel beautiful, welcoming, and intentional. Fresh meals, outdoor dining and thoughtful details turn your backyard into everyone’s favorite escape.

RESULTS: You’re the Stylish Gatherer

Retake Quiz

You bring the energy. Whether it’s sports, movies, or binge-worthy nights outside, your backyard is built for nonstop entertainment and unforgettable group hangouts.

RESULTS: You’re the Game Night MVP

D. Hosting a beautiful outdoor dinner with fresh food and string lights

E. Watching movies or the big game outside with a crowd

E. An outdoor movie screen for epic watch parties

D. A gorgeous dining setup straight out of a magazine

C. A fire pit everyone naturally gathers around

B. A custom grilling station built like a pro

A. A legit homemade pizza oven

E. Wings, smash burgers and addictive game-day snacks

D. Fresh chicken gyros and vibrant homemade sides

C. Steak, lobster, and gooey s’mores by the fire

B. BBQ ribs, mac & cheese, baked beans… The whole feast

A. Crispy wood-fired pizza with creative toppings

E. Loud, energetic and packed with entertainment

D. Thoughtful, aesthetic and effortlessly welcoming

C. Cozy and memorable with great conversation

B. Competitive — I want people talking about my food for weeks

A. Fun, casual, and always inviting neighbors over

E. Cheering at the screen with burgers in hand

D. Sharing a relaxed outdoor dinner under the lights

C. Staying outside way too late around the fire pit

B. Everyone hovering around the grill waiting for the next bite

A. Kids running around while pizzas come out fresh and hot

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Your dream pizza night starts here

Warning: friends may never want to leave your backyard

Some of the best nights happen around the fire

Backyard goals officially unlocked

Your backyard was made for prime time

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EPISODE 3

Tyler kicks off the season with his biggest backyard challenge yet—a custom brick pizza oven built from the ground up. Once the fire's blazing, he puts it to the ultimate test with homemade wood-fired pizzas, bringing family together for the perfect backyard gathering.

EPISODE 1: Wood-Fired Slice of Paradise

Tyler builds the ultimate backyard BBQ station with a custom Big Green Egg table complete with a built-in cutting board. Then he puts it to work, serving up smoked chicken, ribs and classic BBQ favorites for a feast that's worth gathering around.

EPISODE 2: A Pitmaster Prep Station

Tyler turns up the heat by building a custom fire pit and Santa Maria grill, creating the ultimate outdoor cooking setup. Then it's time to fire up steaks, lobster and flame-kissed sides for an unforgettable meal under the open sky.

EPISODE 3: Open Flame Cooking

Tyler transforms the backyard with a handcrafted outdoor dining table and raised garden bed, creating the perfect space to grow, gather and share a meal. Fresh ingredients come together in a Mediterranean-inspired feast the whole family can enjoy.

EPISODE 4: Garden Bed to Dinner Spread

Tyler brings movie night outdoors by building a backyard projector screen that's perfect for entertaining. With smash burgers, wings and crowd-pleasing snacks on the menu, it's the ultimate recipe for a memorable evening under the stars.

EPISODE 5: Backyard Movie Night

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EPISODE 5

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