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my outdoor kitchen turned into a bit of a maze
Last summer, we finally decided to build an outdoor kitchen. I was super excited, picked out everything myself, and thought I had it all figured out. But once…
Where does a fixed gas line stop making sense for an outdoor grill?
A natural-gas grill can avoid storing and swapping propane cylinders, but the fixed connection ties the cooking area to the gas line. How much does distance from an…
keeping your outdoor cooking space clean - how much is too much?
Saw this news bit yesterday about a family whose grill caught fire because of grease buildup. Got me thinking...I mean, I clean mine regularly but maybe not enough?…
Choosing an Outdoor Countertop: Stain Resistance vs. Heat and Weather
I’m narrowing down countertop materials for an outdoor kitchen in a climate with hot, humid summers, frequent rain, and freezing winters. The cooking area will be mostly covered,…
Backyard Happy Hour: Are Home Bars the New Patio Trend?
Was just reading this article about how more people are ditching the usual patio furniture and grills for these fancy home bar areas. Like, full-on counters, bar stools,…
how much did your backyard cooking setup run ya?
I figured I'd share a quick tip since we just finished setting up our outdoor kitchen area. Um, we were kinda shocked how fast the costs stacked up,…
My outdoor kitchen turned into a maze - don't do what I did
Thought I'd share a quick tip: don't put your grill too far from the prep area. I did that, and now I'm constantly zigzagging around chairs and tables…
