Guide to Outdoor Storage

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Even in the smallest outdoor kitchens some storage will be necessary even if it is just a door to access the gas line or propane tank. In todays market there is a vast selection of outdoor cabinets, insert doors and drawers made of stainless steel, high density plastics (HDPE) and resins that offer different degrees of functionality, appearance and cost. …

Caring For Stainless Steel

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WHAT IS STAINLESS STEEL? Stainless steel is not a single alloy, but rather the name applies to a group of iron-based alloys containing a minimum 10.5% chromium. Other elements are added and the chromium content increased to improve the corrosion resistance and heat resisting properties, enhance mechanical properties, and/or improve fabricating characteristics. There are over 50 stainless steel grades that …

Positioning a High Performance Built in BBQ Gas Grill

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Positioning a High Performance Built in BBQ Gas Grill Building an Outdoor Kitchen will involve a lot of choices and decisions. Because the grill is permanent, the position of the grill is important for looks, functionality, and performance. Over the years we have encountered several grills that have been positioned in areas that are unprotected from strong prevailing trade winds …

How to Select a Barbecue Grill

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How to Select a Barbecue Grill Purchasing a barbecue grill in today’s market can be challenging task, since there are over 60 different grill manufactures and many different price points. Budget can help dictate the final decision, but there are many others thing to consider such as: 1.) Construction Materials 2.) Fuel Type & Ignition Type 3.) Built-In or Cart …

$500 vs $5,000 Grills-What’s the Difference?

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$500 vs $5,000 Grills-What’s the Difference? One of the first questions I often get asked is “what is the difference between a $500.00 grill and $5,000.00 grill? To answer this question I like to divide the grill market into 3 classes. 1.) The first class is the big box stores that offer grills in the 200-400.00 dollar range that are …