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Electric smokers remove the guesswork and labor that’s inherent with standard charcoal smokers. Traditional smokers r...

Whether you’re replacing a rusted grill, switching from charcoal to gas, or purchasing your first grill, a gas grill ...

Pizza stones are specialty cookware items that let you make pizzeria-style pizzas right in your kitchen. These flat p...

Whether heading to the beach, a picnic, or an outdoor event, a wheeled cooler is an easier way to carry refreshments....

Offset smokers, also known as barrel smokers or horizontal smokers, are used regularly by professional and home chefs...

Though charcoal briquettes are perfectly fine for most backyard BBQers, many grill enthusiasts swear by lump charcoal...

Grilling is a cooking practice that dates back thousands of years. And charcoal grills are simple devices, so buying ...

Whether you plan on grilling steaks on a propane barbecue, smoking chicken wings in an egg-shaped grill, or roasting ...

Wood pellets are the ideal choice for smoking because they yield an intense smoke that quickly seals in the natural m...

Having the right grill makes a huge difference when it comes to a successful backyard barbecue. But you need more tha...

When you dream of a day of fun on the beach, sun, and sand, coolers filled with ice probably feature in the daydream....

That shiny, new grill that serves as a testament to your barbecuing abilities won’t stay that way if you don’t take c...

Backyard chefs shouldn’t be limited to cooking in daylight. When the sun goes down, get a grill light. These outdoor ...

A cold drink, good company, and an open grill make for a great cookout. But, if you don’t have the right tools to man...

A backyard BBQ is a hallmark of good weather, and having the right grill will help you along the path from novice to ...

Modern grills can reach temperatures close to 660 degrees Fahrenheit, so it stands to reason that the delicate skin o...

Around the world, cooks use charcoal as an alternative to propane or natural gas to grill food over an open flame. Th...

Salmon grilled on cedar planks, grilled hot dogs, burgers, and vegetable skewers, seared steaks, and so much more can...

Many home chefs fall into the trap of thinking that smoking is just like grilling, but they’re wrong: an investment i...

Patterned after a traditional method of Japanese cooking (komodo), ceramic egg grill smokers are popping up in backya...

When your next cookout is calling, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your grill is clean enough to us...

Backyard cookouts can leave your grill gunked up with grease, fat, and sauce, giving food an unappealing taste. Worse...

Those who host frequent backyard cook-outs tend to have firm opinions about what kind of grill keeps mouths watering....

When you think of backyard entertaining, you think of grilling hot dogs, corn cobs, and everything in between. Whethe...

To create a functional and beautiful outdoor kitchen, you need materials that can really stand up to the elements—and few materials surpass the durability of ston...

The smell of a backyard barbecue is an official sign that summer is here, and the grill masters are out in full force, marinating, trying out new recipes, and ser...

Backyard barbecues have taken on a new look in recent years. Innovative tools and technology are making the experience of prepping, grilling, and enjoying cookout...

To become the kind of grill master who wows crowds at family cookouts, you need the right equipment. The two most pop...

As temperatures rise, homeowners love firing up the grill and eating outdoors. Yet just as with indoor food prep, there are some important rules and guidelines to...

From searing a steak to piecing together the perfect kebabs, manning the grill is a juggling act. For BBQ-ers without...

An outdoor kitchen might not seem essential to some homeowners, but for those who treasure long summer nights and backyard fun, it's an absolute necessity. Whethe...

Whether you're accustomed to hosting the big barbecue or simply enjoy the occasional family dinner from the grill, yo...

It's one of the most loved rituals of summer—friends and family gathering together in the backyard to enjoy some hot-...

Just like us, our ancestors loved a good cookout. As early as 500,000 years ago, the earliest humans whipped up dinne...

What better way to celebrate the end of summer than with a good old-fashioned campfire, surrounded by friends and fam...

If you've ever set foot in a camping goods store, you know that for any adventure into the great wide open, an appropriately vast selection of equipment exists to...

With the official start of summer just days away, we can’t help but think about the coming days of relaxing by the po...

If cooking out is a big part of your warm weather routine, an outdoor kitchen is a great investment. The joys of eating al fresco are multiplied when you have con...

Grilling season is back, and not a minute too soon! To avoid any unpleasant surprises on your inaugural cookout, give...

Elevate your status from burger-flipper to grillmaster with these hacks for preparing, roasting, and minimizing cleanup at your next summertime barbecue.

With summer upon us, now is a great time to get yourself set up for celebrating a season of food and fun in your outdoor spaces. Once you've covered the basics, ...

Nothing says summer quite like a backyard barbecue, but pricey outdoor cooking equipment leaves a bad taste in our mouths. That’s why we did our research to ident...

For some of us, summer doesn't mean sunbathing on the beach or hiking along a mountain trail—it means grilling burger...

The most satisfying summer meals usually involve a backyard and a grill. According to the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue...

Summertime! The living is easy and—more often than not—the food is grilled. From burgers, dogs, and steaks to chicken...

The summer backyard barbeque, an American tradition, has developed into a year-round pastime that includes everything...

Whether you like charcoal or gas, a single grill or a cooking station, how and where you use a grill will help you de...

If you're shopping for a new grill, here are ten top-rated models (from deluxe to portable) worthy of your consideration—and your backyard.

With summer barbecue season almost upon us, don't miss these great gadgets to make your backyard cookouts the envy of every grilling gourmand in your neighborhood.

Charcoal or gas? Beef or chicken? Veggies or fruit? There are so many decisions to make about grilling—and best of al...

Nothing quite beats the enjoyment of cooking and dining outdoors. Fortunately, creating a lovely open-air kitchen is ...

If you’re shopping for a new gas grill this season, you can pay anywhere from $100 to more than $10,000. You usually ...

Keep your grill running smoothly this season by doing a few key maintenance checks. LISTENListen to BOB VILA ON GRILL...

Home sales are still recovering, but business is brisk when it comes to homeowners upgrading their outdoor spaces. La...

Bob meets with contractor Ed Weller for a project update. The patio is well underway and the landscaping is beginning. A stone grill has been started and, inside,...

Bob and contractor Ed Weller look at the outside electric grill.

Bob demonstrates some masonry techniques for repairing a crumbling outdoor barbecue.

The expansive new outdoor deck brings indoor living outside. Meg Tarvin (from FrontGate) joins to describe the furnishings that create this outdoor living room, a...