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How To Make a DIY BBQ Grill

If you don't feel like hauling the grill, or you just feel like roughing it a little, make this simple and functional DIY BBQ grill.

Homeowner’s Guide To Next Generation Grills

If your looking to up your grilling game beyond a basic gas or charcoal grill, here are three new evolutions...



16 Ways You’re Using Your Grill Wrong

From gas leaks to charred meat, to mixing cooked and raw, here’s what not to do this grilling season if...


8 Outdoor Projects You Can Do Yourself

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and your backyard beckons! To help you make the best of the...

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Your Guide to Winterizing Everything

From cars, boats and lawn mowers to pools, gutters and grills. Here's how to winterize everything around your home.


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How to Build Your Own Fire Pit Grill

Want to cook great food over an open fire? This weld-it-yourself fire pit grill stand makes outdoor cooking better and...

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How to Use a Charcoal Grill for the First Time

Want to take advantage of the summer weather and do some outdoor cooking? Learn how to use a charcoal grill...


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How to Use an Outdoor Deep Fryer

Never used an outdoor deep fryer before? Want to start safely? Read this guide to learn all about how to...


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How to Use a Gas Grill for the First Time

Want to try outdoor cooking, but not sure how to use a gas grill? Learn all about gas grills and...


Gas Grill: Propane to Natural Gas Conversion

Make the switch using a special conversion kit that's compatible with your grill

Ignite Your Gas Grill With an Electronic Ignition

Upgrade your gas grill with a battery-powered spark generator, electronic ignition.


How to Fix a Gas Grill

Broken BBQ? No problem! Rescue your old, broken grill in five easy steps.


How to Tune Up Your Outdoor Gas Grill

Clean up the gas grill for easier starting and better cooking


How to Clean Your Grill With This Vegetable

Looking for a cheap and easy way to clean your grill? No chemicals or brushes are needed for this nifty,...


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10 Awesome DIY Cabin Projects

Just because you're away from home doesn't mean you have to give up your home improvements! Here are 10 DIY...