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Where Your Outdoor Kitchen is Located Matters!

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Small outdoor kitchen with oven and grill Michael wanted to have an outdoor kitchen in his backyard. His wife, Jean, agreed and they set to planning. They got excited over finding the perfect outdoor oven , the right style for seating, they even looked meticulously for flora that would accentuate the stone they picked out. The day came when everything was finished and it was time for the inaugural use of the kitchen. Michael lit the grill and Jean started a fire in their oven so the kids could make wood-fired pizzas. Before long, Michael was coughing and his eyes were streaming with tears from the smoke. The kids were complaining that it was too hot to hang around because the sun was beating down on them. Jean was getting frustrated because the kids kept changing their minds about pizza toppings and she was walking to and from the house constantly, which was quite a hike. By the time the night was over, they were all exhausted, and they weren't sure that the outdoor kitchen wa

Dreaming of An Outdoor Fireplace?

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Mezzo fireplace with wood storage Imagine it's a cool summer evening in August. The kids aren't back in school just yet, so they are outside running in the damp grass playing as the sun slowly sets in the west. You are sitting in your favorite cozy spot in your backyard, watching them laugh. You feel a little breeze and it gives you a chill, and you shiver for just a second. Then you get up, throw a fresh log into your outdoor fireplace . The fire bursts into life again. You feel the heat from it and smile. This is your favorite time of year and you are in your favorite place. Sounds pretty great, doesn't it? Outdoor fireplaces really do bring a feeling of home to the outside. So what should you think about if you are dreaming of an outdoor fireplace? Outdoor fireplaces can be found in almost any home improvement store. They range from small metal bowls as a place to throw some wood all the way to larger bar-type tables that offer a gas-powered open fire surrounded

5 Easy Steps to Building Your Outdoor Oasis with a Brick Oven

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Outdoor entertaining on the east coast can be limited with the seasonal changes throughout the year. However, a brick oven offers a variety of uses that do not have to be relegated to the summer. To fully enjoy your outdoor oasis here are 5 tips to create an outdoor living space. -Create a plan that offers outdoor dining and relaxation centered around the beauty of your landscape. Use natural seating such as stone, wood, and brick to create a cohesive space. -Incorporate shady areas with sunny lounge spots to ensure comfort for all of your guests. -Add an outdoor brick oven fireplace to enhance warmth in the cooler months and be able to cook unique meals all year long. -Include your outdoor brick oven fireplace as the center focal point for your outdoor oasis. Check out Round Grove Product's Food Fired Brick Oven Combo Units to enjoy the ambiance of the fire and the ability to dine outdoors with the added pizza oven. -Add kitchen like elements such as stone-faced outdoo