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Does anyone know of a good resource for getting ideas on outdoor kitchens? We are moving and want to build an outdoor kitchen. It's nice year-round here in CA!
Help,i need to find at grill patio and outdoor kitchens solutions? Outdoor Kitchen Ideas is welcome, my house is in Sunny Valley California the patio and the garden is very big.I want enjoy the next summer days and warm nights at home.
Guide to building an outdoor kitchen in chicago? I'm building an outdoor kitchen island - stainless steel grill, fridge, cabinets, sink. I am wondering what is the best substrate material and how to brick veneer it. I'm really looking for a full how to guide.
Can I use my existing propane grill to build into an outdoor kitchen? I have a $500 grill and don't want to spend more now that I'm building my own outdoor kitchen. Also planning on making a charcoal grill too. Not sure what to do there either, but initial design will have a metal stud design with treated 4x4 corners concreted in the ground.
Who can I call for a reliable estimate for an outdoor kitchen remodeling/construction in the Houston area? Am looking to build an outdoor patio with an outdoor kitchen, for entertaining guests and possibly add a pool in the near future.
where to get detailed information of Outdoor Kitchen Equipments? i am looking to buy some outdoor kitchen equipment . where i can get information about them so i can decide which one will be good?
should i have an outdoor kitchen or a kitchen in a pool house? im getting a pool house should i have a kitchen in my pool house or should i get a outdoor kitchen or both,i have the money to get both so what should i do
do you have any design plans for an outdoor kitchen and outdoor fireplace? i am trying to build an outdoor fire place and need help on design plans, set up, and how to for a few items
What percentage of my home value should I invest in an outdoor living area? We recently received an estimate on an outdoor living area which totaled 15% of our homes value. Included concrete work, pergola, and outdoor kitchen (inexpensive grill I might add). This seems a little high to me. Also, what type of return do you typically see on outdoor living areas...We don't plan on moving anytime soon but want to know.
How do I make my outdoor sink work? All I have is the bowl, and faucet, no plumbing.? I have an outdoor kitchen, with a sink, but I have no plumbing outside. All I have is the kitchen countertop with a grill, and a sink with no plumbing. Do they make bladders that I could put under the the countertop directly underneath the sink? I suppose I could just place a few pipes from there to the sink.
Does travertine work well when used in outdoor countertops? The guy building our outdoor kitchen recommends travertine. Other sources have told us...no way, that it stains easily. Granite is out of our price range. Does anyone have any ideas? We're using a lighter slate on the patio and austin chopped rock for the kitchen.
Re: starting an outdoor kitchen herb garden in one container. How big of a pot would I need? I 'd like to plant about 5-6 different herbs. And what about depth of the pot? By the way, I live in Michigan (zone 5).
What kind of plants do I need to buy for my outdoor kitchen? They must be large or grow large to block some of the neighbors.Just thought I might get some new ideas,from what I already have.Thanks!
What are some good stores for kitchen or outdoor furniture? If you know for either one that's fine too. I'm looking for a small kitchen table as well as an outdoor table set.
does anyone know of somehow we can make a outdoor kitchen on our deck? We got new counter tops for our kitchen and the ones they took out are brand new we wanted to make counter tops and sink and stuff out on the deck. Does anyone know of a way of doing this?
My neighbor is constructing a huge outdoor kitchen that will obstruct our view, light, wind, and air? I was wondering if there is a Texas law / property right against this. We tried contacting homeowner's association but we need reputable sources as to why they must stop contraction.
I want to build a outdoor kitchen ? I am going to buy a four burner grill and i want to know how to make a frame with a counter to hold the grill . Also will the elements cause it to fall apart over the years ?
Outdoor Kitchen Island - Use BBQ Grill unassembled? Hi There - Has anyone built an outdoor kitchen and used the parts that come with the BBQ grill separately? (i.e. doors, grill, warmer?) Anyone have pictures they can share? I'm wondering if this approach is feasible and if it will be a cost savings. Thanks in advance!
Estimation for outdoor living area? I would like a estimation for an outdoor living area we are planning on building. We would add a 12 by 15 flagstone elevated terrace with steps leading down to a stone patio area with a pool. The pool would be about a 20 by 14 and have a max depth of 9 feet. We would also add an outdoor stone fireplace and a medium grade outdoor kitchen. What is a range of how much this would cost? Please state your background in the field of outdoor living design.
Do I have to glaze outdoor tiles? Why do they look dull after laying? I have porcelain tiles in my kitchen and outdoor patio. The kitchen tiles look good. However the outdoor tiles which are newly laid look dull. Is there some glaze which i can apply to make them look better ? The tiles have been laid just a month ago.
Steel Frame Outdoor BBQ/Kitchen? Hi There - We are wanting to build an outdoor kitchen and build it using steel frame. Where could we purchase the steel? Does anyone sell any kits for outdoor kitchens? Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks! I'd ultimately like the exterior to be stucco with a tile countertop.
Outdoor Kitchen Designs - what do you recommend? Can anybody provide me latest Outdoor Kitchen design ideas? I need them for my college project submission. Thanks.
how to install a outdoor drain? just bought an outdoor kitchen and need to install the drainage for the sink.
Outdoor kitchen? Anyone ever built an outdoor kitchen. Any and all information you can give me about how difficult it is and where I can get some plans, please let me know. I live in the Dallas area.
What is the best substitute for an outdoor BBQ in a Kitchen? So i am moving into my new college apartment and we don't really have grills. We have some charcoal barbecue pits but they don't do the trick and are a hassle to use. What is the best substitute and how and I cook good grilled foods so that they look and taste like they just came off the barbecue? Any insight will be greatly appreciated
Outdoor Kitchen???? Where is the best place/company to buy an outdoor kitchen.(Cabinets, grill and undercounter refridgerator) Something that will stand up to all weather conditions?? Live in Florida and want something that will last and look beautiful for years in my new house? Thanks.
i want to build an outdoor kitchen...? But I don't want to spend hundreds on a built-in grill. Can I purchase a regular stainless grill and not install the legs, then build my outdoor kitchen around that?
How do I connect a water hose to a faucet set in an outdoor sink? In other words, I want to use a water hose as the supply line feeding a standard kitchen faucet set mounted on an outdoor sink.
I am planning to put combi boiler in outdoor building, is that ok? I have two outdoor buildings, one used for bins and other for electric & gas meters. I am planning to put the combi boiler in the bin outdoor building. These two adjacent outdoor buildings are still connected to the house via a porch, so all pipes will be covered & indoors. I am not fitting the combi in the kitchen as I do not have much room and also kitchen is at front of house and flue would be over the front door. Whereas the flue in the outdoor building would not.
who makes an outdoor rated dishwasher? kitchen designer needs a dishwasher that is approved for outdoor use. Can a UL approved dishwasher be installed outdoors?
How can I encourage two outdoor cats to come inside? I took on two outdoor cats when I moved into the house I'm living in at the moment. We've had snow for two weeks and it's freezing outside. I can get one of the cats into the kitchen for a few minutes but it goes mad if the door is closed. The other cat won't come in at all. I'm really worried as I really don't want them to die.
Any suggestions for nice outdoor spaces to host a wedding reception in/around Cleveland Ohio? I would like to find a nice outdoor location to host my wedding reception for about 100 people. Ideally this location would have bathrooms, parking, and a kitchen. I'm getting married in three months and most of my favorite places are booked. Most of the parks I have contacted won't let us remove the picnic tables and put up tents. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
would it be possible to lay down laminate flooring over indoor,outdoor carpet in the kitchen? instead of tearing out the indoor,outdoor carpet.It was installed in the kitchen over 20 yrs ago. Back then it was called kitchen carpet.It was laid down over concrete.There,s no pad under it,just has a rubber backing which is part of the carpet.The thickness eighth inch thick.There,s no bubbles, real solid small area 150sq ft
Can I use a cheaper grill for my outdoor kitchen? A builder in the area said he will only use the expensive grills and that we will have to spend at least $1800 on a grill. We want a nice outdoor kitchen but personally can not tell the difference between those and our $500 grill. We do not cook outside enough to invest that much money and think the stainless cheaper grills look just as good. So is this guy out of line by trying to talk us into such a big investment? Also, can we use the less expensive refrigerators?? Any brand suggestions?? Thanks.
Is it possible to weatherproof a pine kitchen table so it could be used as an outdoor table? We are getting a new kitchen table to seat more people but have a lovely pine table that I wonderd if we could treat with something so it could live outside - along with the pint chairs I would also have to treat.... yatching varnish??
House plant and outdoor plant? I'm trying to find a house plant/flower that will live and grow inside and brings color and life into my home. I really want something with color, and something something small that I could sit on a kitchen counter. I'm also looking for an outdoor plant that will live in a pot on a shaded balcony, again, would like something colorful. Can't wait for your suggestions and reccomendations!
How do I heat an outdoor porch? My outdoor dogs are getting old (one is 16 and blind) and I want them out of the weather. I tried keeping them in the kitchen last winter but I can't deal with all the dog hair, and the older one freaks out when we try to brush him or trim his fur. I'm thinking of closing in my back porch for them but I'm not sure what the best way is to heat it for them. I have a heater for the dog house and a heated water bowl but I'm not sure that's enough. There are grounded outlets on the porch. Any ideas?
Where do I find sources of stainless steel kitchen building accessories? I am having an outdoor kitchen built. It will have a stainless grill, refrigerator, and sink. I also want to install a stainless ice drawer and some other generic stainless doors/drawers. Who sells these types of items, specifically, what companies offer them? (I found some offered on Amazon, but not by the manufacturer, only a middle-man mail-order house. The local grill boutiques don't deal with the kitchen construction items.) I want to buy ready-made, not custom-built, to keep prices affordable.
Indoor kitchen herb garden help? I love fresh herbs and have an outdoor kitchen herb garden in the spring and summer each year. So I've become spoiled and no longer want to use dried, store bought herbs. This year I decided to make one indoors. I planted seeds of common kitchen herbs (parsley, rosemary, marjoram, etc) per seed package directions. They are in small pots on my kitchen counter with a grow light over them. I watered them thoroughly two days ago when I planted the seeds and assume I should water them a bit each day. My questions: How long should it take before something green peeps out? Should I cover the pots with plastic wrap as suggested on one website to keep in moisture and heat? Anything else I should be doing. Thanks for any help. I've never done seeds before - have always planted plants in the outdoor garden.
Outdoor Wood Fired Pizza Oven? We are in the process of designing an outdoor kitchen. Anyone out there have an outdoor wood fired pizza oven? Can you share your recommendations on what dimensions/materials or design specfics we should consider/recommend to our contractor? We're probably looking for a small one 54x52 but we definitely want it built into the grill/bar island that will be constructed. Also if you've owned an outdoor wood fired pizza oven - can you share feedback on how often you use it and how's the upkeep?
Outdoor built-in BBQ units..? Can anyone offer feedback on a 36" outdoor grill made by American Outdoor Grill? We are putting in an outdoor kitchen/island and need to choose a grill. We don't need top of the line, but don't want to compromise quality. Any suggestions on price, quality of other built in grills is appreciated too!
Troubleshooting outdoor wedding and tented reception? I have my heart set on a outdoor summer wedding with a tented reception but I'm running into some issues. During the ceremony how exactly does the bride hide before the walk down the aisle? I wonder if it would kill the mood to see the bride walking across an open space before reaching the aisle. Also during a tented reception how are foods heated and stored if there is no kitchen facility? Are there any other hurdles I should be aware of when hosting an outdoor wedding?
I'm looking for good online discount stores for household items;rugs,in & outdoor furniture,kitchen stuff,etc. Also, for clothing...Good brands with great discounted prices. Can anyone help? I'm new to shopping on line and have yet to get the knack for finding the good places. Thanks!
If you rent a house for a vacation in Florida, which of the following are most important to you? I am thinking of improving the house I rent in FL to vacationers. Please tell me which improvements you think you'd like to find in a rental. We have AC, a pool, a full kitchen, DSL, cable TV with surround... What about: outdoor whirlpool spa, canoe or kayak, 2 bicycles, outdoor kitchen (we now have a portable charcoal grill), heat for the pool, a supply of herbs and spices, a supply of soap and paper items? Would these things influence your choice? Can you suggest other amenities?
How can I convert a natural gas grill to a propane one inexpensively? I have a members mark natural gas grill (outdoor kitchen) and have found out how expensive it wilobe to run a gas line. I would like to know if I can convert it easily to propane.
What size board would I need to span 20ft and support a roof.? Building a covered outdoor kitchen/dining area 20x20. I only want posts at the corners (if possible). What size board would I need to accomplish this? The roof wont have any extra load on it, as I live in southern GA and we dont get any snow.
What is the procedure in georgia to file a lien against someone whoe refuses to pay association dues? We are in a subdivision with covenents. There is a family that owes 3 years worth, approx $675 but can aford to put in a pool and an outdoor kitchen!
can I keep an indoor television outside on my covered patio? I built an outdoor kitchen and am trying to decide the best type of television to put out there. I'd rather put a good indoor model rather than a junky outdoor model.
How can you tell if fish is bad? Its been frozen than microwaved. I'm used to buying it fresh and cooking it on the outdoor kitchen. But grocery store is closed I had to settle with frozen junk. It smells REALLY fishy. Is it ok to eat ?
Who pays for delivery of game show prizes? I rarely watch game shows, but while home sick today saw part of The Price Is Right. A contestant won a huge outdoor kitchen, containing several appliances all in a big granite and tile unit. Does anyone know who pays to get these huge things delivered to the contestant's home?
20 amp 350watt pyramid power supply in outdoor kitchen? I have a kenwood car stereo and kenwood 6x9s and now we want to add two outdoor rock speakers (8 ohm). If i have to run a little two channel amp to push a little power to these two speakers do you think the above amp is powerful enough? I just want some simple sound in the backyard, more than just the two 6x9s. I want something to hide on the other side of the pool. (i know it would have been way simpler to install a home stereo, but we built it with a car stereo already and have to make it work :))
What is the best method to power a car stereo in outdoor kitchen.? I have a car stereo, two speakers, and we are wanting to add two wireless outdoor rock speakers. I am looking at this, Pyramid PS14KX 12 Amp Regulated DC Power Supply, will this be enough? I dont need a ton of volume, just some tunes around the pool. Why is a battery needed as well? I dont know if I want to go through the trouble of setting up a battery and a charger to go under the outdoor kitchen. Will the stereo burn up the power supply eventually?
Looking for way to set up an outdoor camera at my door where I can see who is there from multiple locations? One to two cameras to be used but I need to see from more than one location in the home. Don't really need to record anything, just need to to see who is there. I already have an intercom buzzer but I would like to see who is there from the bedroom, from the kitchen, from the great room and basement.
I want to build an outdoor work station, for working with plants, Need ideas?? I have an old bottom kitchen cabinet to use as a base, I want to attach a backboard somehow, maybe with some lattuce, and a sturdy table top, dont know what to use for that. Any ideas?? Thanks Sue
Do you know what kind of outdoor outlet or outlet cover this is? I don't have a picture of it, but on the side of my house in the backyard, there is a circular white plastic cover with a square peg that protrudes from it. It looks like it might unscrew, but I wasn't able to do it by hand. Does anyone know what kind of gas or electrical or other outlet this may be covering? Or is it something else altogether? It looks like its on the opposite side of the wall from my kitchen if that helps. The plastic circle/cylinder diameter is about as big as my fist.
How to make or where to buy an Outdoor Kitchen? My dad saw an outdoor kitchen on PBS while watching a Scandanavian cooking show, and he would love to have one for camping. Does anyone know the company that makes them, where we could buy one, or how to make them? Here's a link to a picture of one: http://www.cyberbilly.com/meathenge/images/nov04/Andreas04-thumb.jpg
Is there a ductless exhaust fan for a grill ? I have a outdoor kitchen and sometimes the smoke gets very bad under the covered patio and in the house. I would like an easy fix.
What is the best way to install a kitchen exhaust duct? I own a 2-story town house which connect with other unit on both side. The kitche has a unvented hood, I like to install exhaust duct to exhaust the air to outdoor. The kitchen is in the front part of the house conncected with the garage. On top of the kitchen on the 2nd floor is the utility room and bath room. Does the duct has to go through the roof? or can I connect the duct to the existing dryer duct or heating duct? What will be the best and most economy way to do this?
I have a ton of unused webkinz rooms! What should I make them into? I have just made a lot of webkinz rooms in all sizes. I am trying to find unique and creative ideas for them. I already have bathrooms, bedrooms, science lab, church, gardens, outdoor, kitchen, family room, and more. Give me your best ideas!
Any way to water a garden if I don't have an outdoor faucet? The only thing I can think of is some kind of adapter for my kitchen faucet so I could use a regular garden hose. Hoping someone can help me generate some ideas. Thanks
What are some easy and cheap Halloween OUTDOOR decorations for a kids party? I'm looking to decorate my back yard for a kids (2 year old) Halloween party. I don't have many trees in the middle of the yard so I can't really hang things. I have a few signs I am going to post, three tables with Halloween tablecloths and pumpkins and gords (sp?) as decorations but don't know what else to do. I don't want anything scary. Would scarecrows be alright or is that not really Halloweeny? Also, do you think I need to decorate everyroom? I decorated the dining room with a Hallween table cloth and a few things hanging from the chandelier and decorated the family room with streamers and a centerpiece. But, I don't really plan on decorating the playroom except maybe a few things hanging from the ceiling. Is it necessary to decorate the kitchen? Thanks!
Have any of you built an outdoor cattery? I was thinking I could buy a dog run and attach it to the wall outside my kitchen window. Then I would get a cat door for the window. I would get a tarp or something to cover the top of it. Then fill the inside with edible plants and climbing furniture. Any other ideas?
what is best way to grill meat without using an outdoor grill? I want to grill alot of meat and put it aside for future use but I dont want to have to take out the BBQ grill and start a fire, I just want to do it in my kitchen without my nosy neighbors wondering why I did'nt invite them over.
How to find a realestate investor pay half of property to start a Christian Camp and Conference Center? I have found over 80 acres for sale including spring fed pool with water slide, two pavilions (75x85 which seats over 250 with benchs already provided) has frisbee golf, baseball field, soccer field, volleyball court, half court basketball, bathroom facility, 1800's historical log cabin, early 1900's ranch home, outdoor catering kitchen, property is being used for corp. daily events.
outdoor outlets don't work? I have two outdoor (covered ) and one outlet on the wall of the garage. None of the three work. There is no GFI on any of the outlets. The circuit breaker box shows all is good. I tripped the one marked garage to make sure, re-set it, and still nothing. All other outlets inside house work, and I checked all outlets with GFI's (kitchen, and baths) and they work fine Ideas?
Good Grill Buying words of wisdom? I am looking to build an outdoor kitchen and need a pretty good grill that will stand the tests of time. I can go shopping for one, but the persons at the local stores really dont know what the hell they are talking about. Anyone have any tips as to brand, what to look for in features, gas or IR? Thanks Frankly, we havent had a grill last for more than 3-4 yrs. Always rusts out the bottom. Burner rusts out, even the brass one we bought.
a chaps coming round at the weekend to fix us up with an indoor loo, are they better than outdoor netties? I am fed up with the spiders and having to keep one foot on the door cos there`s no lock. If we like the loo we may have a bath put in as well . The one in the kitchen is rather small.
How can i be selective with choosing renters but not be discriminating? I just bought a five bedroom house with 4 seperate entrances. It has shared space, ie bathroom and kitchen and outdoor patios. I want to screen for renters that are interested in creating postive change in the world and the concepts of "Choice Theory", which basically is a book about not using external control in your relationships. Can I advertise this way and screen people for these things and not get into trouble for being considered discriminatory under laws that protect tenants?
How do I vent a kitchen sink drain? project is currently under construction for an outdoor kitchen
Your own private oasis getaway in your own backyard? If you could design the backyard of your dreams. What theme would it be? Tuscan, Hawaian, Rustic, Natural, etc. With what ammeities? pool, outdoor shower, sauna, cabana, hot tub, firepit, hammock, ponds, waterfalls, dream bbq, outdoor kitchen, pergula, etc.
If you were buying from a catalog of many products what would you be most likely to buy? Hi, I am selling online and to friends and family from different catalogs i have, the main catalog has many, many different items, from outdoor items, (household items, kitchen,bathroom, items for your home basicly) Fountains, jewlery and much more.. My question is basisicly if you were to look at one of these catalogs what would you be more interested in looking at? And what would you be more likely to buy out of any catalog? I want to know what to specificy in so i appreciate any input. Thanks alot Debbie
What would be the approximate cost to upgrade the plumbing (pipes) in our home? We have a cape. All pipe access is in the crawl space. we have only the one bathroom and kitchen sink and two outdoor hose attatchments.
Will radio waves for a stero get interference from fridge? interference from a refrigerator? My electrician thinks that when he puts our stereo near our refrigerator that there could be interference and the reception will not be clear. This is for an outdoor kitchen entertainment area, I don't normally put stereo's in the kitchen!
Gormet Gas Grill reviews - Where are they?? I'm thinking bout getting a gas gril, not the cheap ones, the ones that last. Does anyone have any sites I may visit that may give me independant reviews on these? So far I've looked at Capital, OCS, Viking, & Outdoor Kitchens. All are $2k & above & when I visit the retailer, they all say "theirs" are the best grill around. I'm looking for one that sets w/ an island. Does anyone know if the rotissary back burners are any good? Some tell me they are great & others say they dry the meat.
How do I remove silicone sealant over-applied to bathroom ceramic tiles? A poor finish with the wrong type of sealant; I want to use bathroom/kitchen sealant and not the outdoor uPVC silicone sealant. Problem is, its been put onto the ceiling (my a bodger) and emulsion / water-based paints won't help.
My new business - a McDonalds / Burger King combined restaurant! Where do I buy their huge outdoor signs? Over the years, I’ve heard hundreds (if not thousands) of people state they like Burger King hamburgs but don’t like their fries. They further state their desire for Burger King hamburgers with McDonalds fries. However, your average person is not going to travel to both restaurants and wait for each item as the other gets cold. This is where my ingenious idea comes to play. I will reconstruct my kitchen room & dining room into restaurant fully equipped with tables, stools & chairs. I’m going to hire 2 teenagers that will travel to McDonalds for fries & Burger King for Burgers every half hour. This brings the 2 products to the customer – nicely, quickly & hot!!!! What I need at this point is information where to buy the large McDonald and Burger King signs they have outside their restaurants to put outside my house. Where do I get them?
Is there a store similar to Old Time Pottery in McHenry County, IL? I am new to the area and we had Old Time Pottery in Florida. It is a large warehouse type retail that had affordable home accessories, fake flowers, kitchen supplies, pottery, art, glassware, outdoor furniture, wicker, etc. Is there anything similar to this near Crystal Lake, IL or Barrington, IL?
Our Cold tap has stopped working, but the hot works fine... whats wrong? Today our cold tap downstairs in the kitchen and outdoor tap stopped working, the tap turns without any resistance, but the hot one works absolutely fine. Upstairs the bath and sink are fine and work without any problems. whats wrong? is it easy to fix? there seems to be just one circular cap which when turned nothing actually happens.... thats the only thing on there that i can see
Will I owe taxes on real estate in this situation? I purchased my current home 5 years ago for 100K. I plan to sell it for 125K. I have added a pool, landscaping, new A/C and outdoor kitchen that cost me approximately 50K so my value increased due to money that I expended. Will I owe tax money on the 25K I made from the original purchase price?
Vacation rental owners: Have you added new amenities to your property, and has this increased rentals? I rent a house to vacationers in Florida and I am considering adding some new amenities. Which of the following do you think renters look for? Bicycles, Kayak or Canoe (we are on the water), Spa (hot tub), King size bed instead of Queen, Outdoor Kitchen, a supply of soap and spices? We have: DSL wireless, pool, private dock, portable charcoal grill, cable tv in family room and master bedroom, surround, AC, blow dryers in both baths.
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