Incorporating lots of design ideas, plenty of dream kitchens for inspiration, step-by-step instuction, and clear how-to photographs, Affordable Outdoor Kitchens shows budget-conscious homeowners how they can bring attractive and functional outdoor kitchens within their reach.. The book includes more than 300 photographs and plenty of DIY-friendly projects, which look and act like expensive professional projects at a fraction of the price. It shows readers how to build lightweight "masonry" counters using steel studs and concrete backboard and offers alternatives to high-end appliances to save money. Also included are accessories and amenities to affordably customoize an outdoor kitchen: fire pits, a variety of adobe/clay ovens, pergolas, awnings, TV and stereo equipment, mosquito abatement, misters and heaters, fireplaces, pizza ovens, and standup "churrasco" grills.
Step-by-step photos and information, plus inspirational pictures, on how to build an outdoor kitchen affordably.
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Chapter One Dreaming & Planning |
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Cooking and Entertaining Styles |
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Sizing and Situating the Kitchen |
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Dining Tables and Eating Counters |
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Chapter Two Getting the Most On a Tight Budget |
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Building a Lightweight Counter Inexpensively |
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Getting a Good Grill Value |
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Refrigerators and Coolers |
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Doing It Yourself or Hiring a Pro |
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Chapter Three Kitchens That Succeed |
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Eating and Serving Counter |
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Kamado-and-Gas-Grill Combo |
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Classic Entertaining Centers |
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Chapter Four Building Counters |
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Framing a Counter with Wood |
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Applying Stone or Faux-Stone Veneer |
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Facing a Counter with Tile |
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Building Wooden Access Doors |
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Chapter Five Installing Countertops & Appliances |
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Granite and Other Slab Countertops |
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Pour-in-Place Concrete Countertop |
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Counter with a Kamado Grill |
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Installing Grills and Burners |
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| Index |
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| Resource Guide |
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Steve Cory is a builder, remodeler, and author. He has written numerous books for Creative Homeowner, including "Affordable Bathroom Upgrades, Affordable Kitchen Upgrades, Deck Designs, " and "Ultimate Guide: Decks--Plan, Deisgn, Build." He lives and works in Chicago.
