With all the factors that go into designing a fully functional backyard space… Few features are so hotly contested as the countertops on an outdoor kitchen. Should you go natural or manmade? Is it going to stain easily? What about scratches? And that’s not even getting into the limitless expanse of finish options… Which could … Read more
Are you ready to start planning an outdoor kitchen? How exciting! Your backyard will soon become the envy of the neighborhood. But while fresh-grilled food and unforgettable summer cookouts are in your future… Right now, you’re just getting started. And to begin your project in earnest… You’ll first need to familiarize yourself with the essential … Read more
So you’ve gotten yourself a glorious, shiny, new pizza oven… And the excitement is real! But you’re mustering up the courage to fire up your oven for the first time. You don’t know how to use a pizza oven yet… And you want to ensure your first pizza night goes off without a hitch. We … Read more
Whether you’re an aspiring pizzeria owner or an avid home cook… Pizza is something we all can’t get enough of. For us, Friday pizza night simply won’t satisfy our growing demand for mouthwatering, cheesy pies. You want more. You’ve come to the conclusion that anything less than pizza oven ownership won’t make the cut… Hence, … Read more
Whether you’re a seasoned griller or getting ready to fire up your charcoal smoker for the first time… No matter what, you’re going to need some charcoal to get going. From the outside, this seems like a simple decision. Just buy some charcoal at Walmart, Amazon, or Home Depot and get to work. Right? But … Read more
You’re planning to build a BBQ island, and have been browsing through all the different outdoor appliance options. At this point, you’ve likely noticed that there are both “freestanding” and “built-in” models available. But… Does the configuration you choose really matter? Built-in appliances tend to sport a bigger price tag… And it may be tempting … Read more
At the very least, a well-crafted outdoor kitchen should do two things: Hold up to the elements. Look beautiful while doing so. Unfortunately, this throws wooden outdoor kitchens out of the running. Sure, they have the visual appeal… But maintenance is a nightmare, and they’ll decay faster than you can say “BBQ.” So, you’re left … Read more
Do you want your outdoor kitchen to run a rotisserie, blender, crockpot, or charging station? Well, in that case… You’re going to need an outdoor kitchen outlet. (Maybe several of them!) The trouble is, there’s not much information out there on the topic. How do you plan for electrical outlets in your island? How much … Read more
