Let's be honest. You don't need a $4,000 stone fireplace to enjoy a cold beer outside in October. You need something that holds a fire, doesn't fall apart in a season, and didn't make your wallet cry. I've built more…
A backyard barbecue is not only a fun way to enjoy the warm weather with your loved ones, but it’s also a great way to show off your culinary skills. Where you place the BBQ has a significant impact on…
If you've got a fire pit, you already know the chairs make or break the whole experience. You can have the perfect fire going, great company, cold drinks in hand, and still end up miserable because you're sitting on something…
The second the sun comes out, half the neighborhood fires up a grill. I get it. There's nothing like the smell of meat hitting hot metal on a warm evening. But here's the thing. Outdoor cooking has a way of…
If you love trying out different food styles, you might have thought about trying out yakitori style Japanese food. Unlike with the regular food varieties that you can make at your regular kitchen, you will need to invest in a…
Barbecue grills are made entirely of metal from the base to the grill rids. Most grills come with a cover, but if yours doesn’t, you have to get one. Most people wonder, do grill covers prevent rust? Yes, grill covers…
Yes, cooking over wood is safe but it comes with a few important precautions. The main risks are heterocyclic amines (HCAs) from high-temperature cooking and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from fat dripping onto flames. Both can be significantly reduced by cooking…
Having a backyard is a huge advantage, but many homeowners take it for granted, leaving the outdoor space to serve as an open shed or something similarly uninspiring. One of the best ways to use the perk of having a…
Now that you have purchased a home, you can start to customize your backyard or patio space to make it yours. While looking at houses for sale, you likely paid particular attention to the yards that came with them. Many…