Outdoor Kitchens Knowledge Base
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.
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.
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.
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.
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? 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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 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?
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
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?
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?
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.
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?
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
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.
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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