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While gas and charcoal grills allow home cooks to prepare meals alfresco, the outdoor appliances have their limitatio...
Q: My old grill is past its best so I need a new one. I don’t mind where I buy from, but there seems to be some kind ...
Many people love to cook outdoors, and there are grills and smokers to suit just about every yard size and budget. Ho...
Patterned after a traditional method of Japanese cooking called kamado, ceramic kamado grills are popping up in backy...
The arrival of warm summer months affords better weather for backyard cookouts. For that, one needs a quality grill. ...
Grilling epitomizes the summer social scene. Grill cooks are always at the center of the scene, laughing with friends...
If kamado or egg-style grills have been filling your social media feeds but you don’t have one yet, this great deal o...
Since most grills spend their days outdoors and unprotected from the elements, most eventually succumb to the effects...
Their ability to create high heat and a wonderful smoky flavor make charcoal grills a favorite of many over the more ...
Good grilling is safe grilling. From location to cleaning, choose safe options so you can enjoy deliciously grilled goodness.
When it comes to delicious grilled meats and vegetables, you really can’t beat cooking over a charcoal grill. The smo...
Q: This evening, I prepared a rack of ribs for dinner, only to discover that my gas grill won’t light. What is keepin...
Whether roasting hot dogs, grilling steak, barbecuing chicken, or searing vegetables, a high-quality set of grill too...
While the smell of roasting turkey wafting through your home is wonderful, deep frying a turkey brings new and delici...
When it comes to preparing a meal over an open flame, nothing compares to the smoky flavor of good old-fashioned char...
Al fresco entertaining never looked so good.
Smoked ribs, brisket, chicken, and turkey are just a few of the gastronomical delights you can cook in your own backy...
Grilling opens up an entirely different—and delicious—way to prepare food, but some homes don’t have the space for a ...
The right grill can mean the difference between steaks with the perfect amount of pink and steaks burning to a crisp....
A smooth, water-resistant stainless steel grill is a welcome addition to a patio for those who love to cook outdoors....
With hoppers that can automatically load fuel into the smoker and thermostats that monitor and automatically maintain...
When preparing a home for sale, ensuring that the exterior is as tip-top as the interior can mean a big payoff for sellers. Here are a few easy ways to pep up pat...
When cooking a homemade pizza, a pizza oven can provide the high, consistent temperatures required to evenly crisp th...
The joy of heading out to the yard or patio to use the grill or offset smoker to cook up a feast is usually only made...
Getting out into the fresh air with grill tongs in hand to prepare a great meal over an open flame is an experience m...
Nothing satisfies quite like a favorite food hot off the grill. Whether it’s fish, meat, vegetables, potatoes, or any...
Grilling the perfect meal is an art form. And, as any artist knows, having the right tools for the job helps create a...
Picture the scene: It’s a party in your backyard, with friends, neighbors, and family. Kids are splashing in the pool...
Smokers prioritize a low and slow method of cooking meat that makes for tender results, while grills are hot and fast...
There’s nothing like a hot meal after a day of hiking through the woods with a full pack. To make that hot meal, you ...
Depending on what you’re grilling, a grill thermometer can mean the difference between a perfect medium-rare steak an...
Infrared grills offer a whole new facet of outdoor cooking. Traditional grills achieve their delicious results throug...
Picture the scene: It’s a party in your backyard, with friends, neighbors, and family. Kids are splashing in the pool...
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 ...
Wood pellets are the ideal choice for smoking because they yield an intense smoke that quickly seals in the natural m...
Whether you plan on grilling steaks on a propane barbecue, smoking chicken wings in an egg-shaped grill, or roasting ...
Having the right grill makes a huge difference when it comes to a successful backyard barbecue. But you need more tha...
That shiny, new grill that serves as a testament to your barbecuing abilities won’t stay that way if you don’t take c...
When you dream of a day of fun on the beach, sun, and sand, coolers filled with ice probably feature in the daydream....
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 mana...
A backyard BBQ is a hallmark of good weather, and having the right grill will help you along the path from novice to ...
Given that grills routinely reach temperatures of 500 degrees Fahrenheit with some charcoal grills capable of pushing...
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...
There’s nothing like the taste of smoked brisket, sausages, or even a whole turkey, especially when you cook it yours...
Head outdoors, put on some music, grab a drink, and fire up the grill. From simple burgers and hot dogs to steaks, ke...
When the weather is great and the cookout is calling, the last thing you may want to worry about is whether your gril...
Backyard cookouts can leave your grill gunked up with grease, fat, and sauce, giving food an unappealing taste. Worse...
Those who host frequent backyard cookouts tend to have firm opinions about what kind of grill keeps mouths watering. ...
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...
Cleaning a gas grill ensures that one of the most loved rituals of summer—friends and family gathering together in th...
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...
