Homeowners Are Building Their Own Outdoor Kitchens and Saving Thousands of Dollars.
With the current recession combined with the huge savings on gasoline prices many homeowners are going ahead with their Outdoor Kitchen projects. But unlike the good old days when they would take out an equity loan for ,000 and pay their contractor to build it. Homeowners are now more frugal and going with the DIY approach.
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"It's amazing how much money our family saved by building our own outdoor kitchen" says Jacqui Webb of Santa Barbara. We used a BBQ frame kit that screwed together. My husband was able to put the frame together in half a day. He then installed the cement board and finished it with a Travertine countertop and stucco siding.
We saved with a 5 burner Jenn Air grill from Lowes, a Firemagic access door, a Costco fridge and a bar sink form the Home Depot. This combination of appliances cost us under 00. This is very inexpensive for an outdoor kitchen. We are very happy with the results and it is something we use all the time.
The average homeowner can build an outdoor kitchen. Most homeowner have experience with projects such as tile, basic power tools, etc. However, many have no experience with steel framing. Homeowners find steel framing to be wobbly and difficult to make 90 degree angles because they have not been taught the professional techniques to avoid these common problems.
There is little information about framing BBQ islands at your local book store. The truth is that no one in the industry wants to teach people how to build their own BBQ islands. They much rather sell it to you for 20 or 30 times the price of materials as a luxury item. For most homeowners it is best to purchase a pre-cut steel frame kit. These kits assemble similar to Ikea furniture.
Make 2009 the year your family adds this wonderful amenity to your home. Stay home, invite the family and friends over and enjoy a great time with your new outdoor kitchen. And just thinking of all the money you saved in the process will really make you smile.
DIY Outdoor Kitchens in High Demand During Recession and Low Gas Prices
Willie The BBQ Coach
http://www.BbqCoach.com
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