Building Outdoor Kitchens For Every Budget

Discover how to build a beautiful and durable outdoor kitchen counter for a modest outlay, whether you do it yourself or hire a pro.

A showcase of Signature Kitchens &Baths magazine's best 60 outdoor kitchens from top kitchen and outdoor-living designers around the country. Over 150 color photographs and illustrated floor plans. "

Great ideas for outdoor entertaining spaces and practical guidance on how to get the project built right. Outdoor cooking and dining at their best: Design ideas that will make outdoor meals more relaxing, carefree, and fun The latest on equipment and materials Creature comforts that extend the season Step-by-step DIY projects, plus how to get the most out of contractors Inspiration comes easy with extended photo galleries that show the best projects being built today "How to Build" takes a detailed look at the construction process for outdoor kitchens both simple and elegant "Finishing the Look" provides the shopping data on grills, countertops, pizza ovens, and much more ...

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Outdoor kitchens are hot. According to the Hearth, Patio, & Barbecue Association, nearly 70 percent of gas-grill owners cook outdoors year-round. In addition, the Weber Outdoor Room Tracking Study revealed that during the years 2003 through 2006 spending on outdoor rooms almost doubled. Outdoor Kitchens: Ideas for Planning, Designing, and Entertainingshowcases the work of top designers who have created fully equipped outdoor kitchens across the country. Information includes planning and design advice and some easy how-to projects that address the needs of all lifestyles and budgets. Topics include:*Design Basics and Chooosing a Site*Planning a Budget*Developing a floor plan*Improving Comfort (issues of shade, shelter, heating, and cooling*Selecting Appliances*Creating the Food Preparation Area*Designing the Dining Area*Optional Amenties (lighting seating, TV and audio, etc)*Gallery of Designs: compact, mid- and luxury-range designs*Resources*Glossary and Index

Backyard Idea Book showcases hundreds of creative, practical ideas for planning and decorating inviting yet functional backyard spaces. From porches, patios, and decks to pools and retreats to kids' spaces and storage, this book is filled with fresh ideas to help you create a beautiful backyard that reflects and enhances your lifestyle. "Fabulous. It works like a reference manual for homeowners and professionals alike." -- Lynette Jennings, creator and host of Lynette Jennings Design About the author Lee Anne White is a landscape designer, garden photographer, and writer. She is the former chief editor of Fine Gardening magazine, the editor of numerous books on garden design (including Pool Idea Book and Taunton's Front Yard Idea Book), and the recipient of three Quill & Trowel Awards from the Garden Writers Association of America.

Outdoor carpentry projects using cedar, redwood, and pressure-treated pine are perfect for DIYers of all skill levels, since the materials are easy to work with, and the results are rewarding. This book features more than 50 projects that easily can be built in a weekend with ordinary power hand tools and materials available at any local home center or hardware store. Each project has complete construction plans and directions for foolproof results.

Lets cook outside tonight, honey, just got a whole lot more inviting with this new edition of a Sunset best seller. Everything you need to plan and build the barbecue or outdoor kitchen youve always wanted is here. Includes step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations for 16 projects, ranging from simple to sublime. One show-off has a side burner, sink, refrigerator even a pizza oven. Whatever your outdoor culinary desires, Sunset takes you through the entire process. Features n 16 innovative projects for building barbecues and outdoor kitchens n Unique additions include a Brazilian barbecue, a chimney smoker, and an adobe oven n Offers step-by-step instructions, informative how-to photography, detailed illustrations & materials lists n Covers working with various materials such as stone, brick, stucco, tile, and much more n Complete installation directions, including how to run utility lines