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come on come on please tell me I’m ready to build an outdoor kitchen what do you what do you mean you can’t predict right now I’ll tell you what I ain’t taking no for an answer
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what are you even doing if you think that we’re ready to build an outdoor kitchen this toy is not going to give us the answer we’re going to have to look for our answers elsewhere let me show you hey everyone it’s Daniel here with RTA outdoor living and the chances are you clicked on this
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video and you’re wondering if you’re ready to start your outdoor kitchen project let’s review the top eight signs that you’re ready to start your outdoor kitchen before you start
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any real planning on your outdoor kitchen project you first have to be clear on the space you have available in your backyard one of the best things that you can do is take out a measuring tape and get some measurements so you can get a feel for the space you have
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available by figuring out the total space you have available this will help you determine how large your outdoor kitchen can be and which layout is going to work best for your space if
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your outdoor space is long and narrow you might not have enough space for an l-shape or maybe a u-shape but you could definitely do a long linear Island the point is if you don’t know the total amount of space you have available you won’t be able to move along further into
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the process so take some measurements of the space and really decide on how much area you want to set aside for your outdoor kitchen and then you’ll be ready to start your build
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all right so you have an idea of how much space you have to work with the next sign that you’re ready to build an outdoor kitchen is if you’re working on getting a deck or a patio installed if you already have one in my case you can see I already have a patio ready to go it’s
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the ideal size for our future outdoor kitchen and I can just focus on the next steps in the process if you don’t have plans for one yet you’ll have to work on that first no surface
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no outdoor kitchen as they say I know I’ve been focused on the patio so far but there are also some additional points of consideration if you have a deck it’s not a surprise to anyone that outdoor kitchens are heavy but they are really heavy like this cinder block I
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have each cinder block weighs about 38 lb and you can definitely feel the heft when you pick one up an outdoor kitchen can easily weigh up to 900 lb or more all said and done which is equivalent to at least 23 cinder blocks that’s a huge burden on your deck and most aren’t designed
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to handle that much weight so if you already have a deck installed be sure to call up your builder and discuss your plans for an outdoor kitchen it’s likely they’ll have to come back to your property and add supports to the deck which will make it safe to support the weight
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of your future kitchen if you don’t have your deck yet keep this information in mind and work with your builder ahead of time to ensure your deck is properly constructed for outdoor kitchen setup once you’ve got a solid foundation in place you’ll have to tackle the next task
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oh hey wasn’t expecting you to be there I figured I’d just take care of a couple things while you worked on on your list anyway this is actually perfect to demonstrate my next point once you
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have the space and surface settled utilities are next on the list if you already have plans for utilities in place that’s a great sign you’re ready to build an outdoor kitchen but if not
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that’s okay too we can work on it together by talking through a few key things to know let’s take it outside real quick since I’ve already determined where my outdoor kitchen is going to go I know exactly where my utilities will be stubbed up but when it comes to planning utilities the process isn’t always linear in most cases we actually recommend you plan your utility
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lines before your patio or deck is installed it’s a lot easier and cheaper to install utility lines before structures are in place but if you already have a deck or patio it might just take a little
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more time and throwing a few extra bucks at your contractor to get things properly settled not the end of the world now another thing to consider is having a rough design idea for your outdoor kitchen in mind already ideally electric gas and water lines will pop up right underneath
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the corresponding appliances so there’s no hassle to get everything hooked up if you at least have a rough idea of where you want each of your appliances to go you can be more accurate with the utility locations which will save you time and frustration later on in the process and once
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you’re cooking with gas we can address the next sign that you’re ready to build an outdoor kitchen
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when you’re getting ready to build an outdoor kitchen there’s a lot more you have to plan for that you might not have originally thought of say for example the rest of your backyard
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if you’re going to make an outdoor kitchen the first step of your backyard transformation we think that’s a smart choice but you also have to think ahead about other features you might want to install in the future do you want a pool a fire pit or a dining area if so you
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need to at least have a rough concept of how everything is going to fit comfortably in your backyard and if you know an outdoor kitchen is the only thing you want well there’s not much to think about is there you can check this sign right off the list and move on to
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the next one actually while you’re here have you been getting value out of this video so far if you like what you see why not give this video a like and a subscribe to our Channel all right let’s get to the next sign you’re ready to build an outdoor kitchen
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whether you’re a grilling connoisseur or a barbecue pit master or you just want to mix up a good cocktail with your friends it’s important to know your entertaining
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style before you nail down the details of your outdoor kitchen design because if you don’t know how you’re going to use your outdoor kitchen Your Design isn’t going to be properly optimized to meet your needs and you’ll be pretty disappointed down the road
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for me I’m all about grilling and smoking amazing food that my friends and family can enjoy so my outdoor kitchen is going to be absolutely packed with cooking appliances to reflect a passion I’ll
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keep my kamado grill right here for Smoky charcoal flavors of course but I’ll also make sure my outdoor kitchen has a pellet grill and gas grill for convenience as well as a pizza oven for Friday Pizza nights and while that setup is going to work great for me having as many cooking appliances
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might not make sense for you rather than having a spatula in hand at all times having a cocktail to sip on might be closer to your entertaining style if that’s the case you won’t need as nearly
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as many cooking appliances most of the time just a simple gas grill will be more than enough but what you really want to focus on is a setup that will let you easily mix drinks and Kickback with your friends so for the Entertainer a bar Island is going to be an absolute must your friends can sit
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back at the bar watch you shake your signature cocktail and just relax if you’re ending up a little bit hungry you can always fire up the gas grill for a quick round of burgers or dogs and once you know exactly what kind of Entertainer you are you can start narrowing down your options
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the next sign you know you’re ready to build an outdoor kitchen is if you have your must have Appliance list for me I knew that I couldn’t live without a pizza oven Friday
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night pizza nights got a thousand times better once I got this thing I can never look back but maybe you’re just not into Pizza I might not believe you but that’s okay not everyone’s
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as much of a pizza fanatic as I am and so a pizza oven might not be on your list of outdoor kitchen must haves and if you love the idea of smoking food but you don’t want the deal of stoking and maintaining a fire the convenience and versatility of a pellet grill will probably appeal you can
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use it to smoke grill sear and even bake in a single Appliance give me one second
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but cooking appliances shouldn’t be the only thing on your list do you want to have drinks available at night outside well then you’ll need to have a refrigerator do you want to have the ability to wash your hands or dishes the sink will become a must have and and no matter what you’ll want to make sure you have some form of storage whether it’s a
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simple drawer or a combination set including storage is an essential part of every outdoor kitchen design you’ll need somewhere to keep your utensils after all once you have your dream Appliance list all written out you’re still not quite Off to the Races
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this jacket I like this shirt but something’s not working
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trying to figure out my new style but something’s not working out for me now I know you’re not here to talk about my questionable fashion but there’s a little gold nugget of outdoor kitchen truth underneath the gold jacket if you’re not 100% sure about the Aesthetics you want for your
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outdoor kitchen you’re not ready to build an outdoor kitchen simple as that even though looks aren’t everything while picking a style that compliments your house is a great way to start if you’ve got white siding on your house you could go for a white plank finish on your outdoor kitchen
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that would match it perfectly if your house has a more rustic Vibe a stacked stone finish would be a great choice but you know what none of that really matters unless the Price Is Right
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when you’re planning an outdoor kitchen there’s a lot of number crunching that needs to happen before things get too serious just like any other Big Life decision an outdoor kitchen
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is a commitment you’ve got to make sure you have a realistic budget in mind right now the average cost of an outdoor kitchen lands somewhere around $13,000 and remember that’s just the average if you’re planning to build an l-shape or a U-shaped kitchen the price goes up from there we’re talking
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20 to 30 or more if you want more details about outdoor kitchen cost you can check out a separate video we made in the description box below anyway what I’m actually getting at is you need to have a realistic expectation of what an outdoor kitchen really costs before you get started
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unfortunately an outdoor kitchen project isn’t something you can simply cheap out on
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we’ve completed the checklist and now you’re ready to build your outdoor kitchen you might consider taking a peek at a ready to assemble outdoor kitchen the outdoor kitchens are made from high performance concrete that can withstand any climate and come with a limited lifetime warranty if you want to learn more subscribe to our Channel I’ll
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drop a couple gems in the description box below and we’ll catch you in the next video [Music]
