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Homeowners who host frequent outdoor gatherings tend to have strict opinions about what kind of backyard grill keeps ...
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-...
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...
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...
Nearly 8 out of 10 (or 77 percent) households own an outdoor barbecue grill or smoker, according to the Hearth, Patio...
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 ...
There's no denying it, grilling is one of the best parts of summer living. It is a great way to get the family outsid...
If you don't have a grill—or are in need of a replacement or upgrade—this is the week to shop. With July 4th just day...
To help you grill like a pro this summer, here are ten helpings of wisdom from some of your favorite chefs.
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...
No matter where you live, there is an outdoor kitchen design that suits your project budget and style preferences.
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...