We moved in the house in 2010. We had been wanting to tear out the original deck which was just a small builder grade and replace it with a larger outdoor cooking and living space. Finally got it done last summer and had it stained with a couple coats about a month ago. Still adding furniture, umbrellas and have 2 Coolaroo shade sails to install over the pergola if the rain would ever quit . Need to get some trailing flowers in the boxes up top as well. Wife is really enjoying decorating it.
PaynTrain this is the product we used to stain and seal the deck https://www.readyseal.com/
It worked extremely well and repels water like a beast. Brought out the color variations of the wood nicely too. The mats I found at Home Depot. I do like the idea Attjack brought up with the large pavers. Definitely more "hot coal resistant".
Thanks Hulagn1971 I will check that out for sure. Attjack I thought about something like that, but it would drive me crazy with grease, and I would be constantly replacing. My Yoder weighs 1000 pounds, so that would suck. I am looking for a pressure washable solution.
Smoker:
Landmann Smoke Master Series Heavy Duty Barrel Smoker (COS) - With mods including 2 level rack system with pull-out grates
Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL 40" Vertical Propane Smoker
Weber Smokey Joe with mini-WSM Tamale Pot modification
The Good One Marshall
Gas Grill:
BBQPro (cheap big box store model) Stainless steel 4 burnerswith aftermarket rotisserie.
Brook King Regal S490 Pro
Charcoal Grill:
Weber Smokey Joe Charcoal Grill 14"
Thermometer:
2 x Fireboard 2 with Drive cable and 20 CFM fan and Competition Probe Package
ThermoWorks Mini Instant Read
Lavaworks Thermowand Instant Read
ThermoWorks IR-GUN-S Industrial Infrared Thermometer
ThermoWorks ThermaPen Mk4 x 2
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
Govee Bluetooth Thermometer with 6 probes
Miscellaneous:
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - 1st generation
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - wifi/bluetooth connected
Favorite Beer:
Anything to the dark side and malty rather than hoppy. Currently liking Yuengling Porter and Newcastle Brown Ale. In a bar or pub I will often default to Guiness
Favorite Spirit:
Bourbon - Eagle Rare for "every day"; Angel's Envy for special occasions, Basil Hayden's, Larceny
Favorite Wine:
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Super Tuscan Sangiovese (Including Chianti Classico Riserva) Brunello di Montalcino
Favorite Meat(s):
Pork - especially the darker meat. I love spare ribs and anything made from shoulder/butt meat
Chicken - Mainly the dark meat and wings
Beef Ribeye steak
Favorite Cuisine to Cook:
Can't list just one: Indian, Chinese, Thai, West Indian/Carribean, Hispanic/Latin American, Ethiopian, Italian, BBQ
Favorite Cuisine to Eat:
Indian, followed closely by BBQ.
Not exactly an outdoor kitchen, but it's what I got! This is at the vacation house in Va.
This has hot and cold running water. It just drains onto the ground.
Here you can see it's proximity to the gas grill:
And here's the smoker. Right next to the outdoor shower. The shower isn't currently hooked up to water. You can also see my outdoor prep table. I move it around by the gasser when I'm grilling. It's very light and portable. When not in use I fold it up and stash it behind the shower leaning against the house:
And here's the outdoor sitting/eating/drinking area:
I'm gearing up to install a dry well for my outdoor kitchen so I can move forward with pouring a slab for the bar seating that will be above the drain line for the well.
Dewesq55 I'm just a habitual "noticer". Noticing is my super power. I'd love to trade it for something cool like xray vision or being invisible, but it's what I got.
CaptainMike - Honestly I am as well. When I used to run a law office, I used to get really angry and frustrated at associates who had been handling a file for a year and in 2 hours, I would notice about 3 or more important things that were either missing, or problems that the associates never had a clue about. I finally realized that I had a special ability for noticing stuff that many other smart people lacked.
Got my new SnS and DnG in yesterday and had a chance to try it out with some chicken thighs tonight, planned on turning them into some jambalaya Sunday so figured even if I blew it they’d still be useable.
Yeah user error, for some reason every time I post pictures from the phone it posts sideways. I have no idea on how to fix it, from computer fine, from iPhone sideways. And yes it would be hard to enjoy the granite as a wall covering.
Had all 3 on the main patio, so grabbed a pic today of the current arsenal. Was cooking a chuckie on the SmokeFire and testing the Griddle Hack in the Woodwind.
Thanks. But this gives me an idea at least. I didn’t think about casters across all three legs. I haven’t looked into adding a third wheel, but I like the ideas of casters.
After 14 years, I was forced to rebuild my main deck and my grill deck. So here it is after about 6 weeks in the Florida heat and humidity. I threw in a pict of my first cook on the deck.
That’s why I asked, could tell they were composite. I have plastic right now, and I’ve had them for 9 years, but kept them in the shed for 8. This past year I’ve left them out in a secondary sitting area and.........
Do you mind sharing where you picked those up? Like you, I also don’t want wooden chairs.
This was at a local European camping site with pool and activities for kids etc.
With a glass of wine, I discussed bbq-ing with manager. And explained that I used the gas baby-Q mainly to avoid discussions or prohibitions on campings. And as a cleaner way to transport.
We both agreed that wood flavour does make a difference. And he had no objections against bringing a wood/charcoal Q during next visits.
I just forgot to tell him the exact size...
Guess they will soon understand why I asked for a bigger spot on my next visit.
I finally got around to roughing in the lower cabinets. I cleverly waited for a weekend where temperature was over 100. Next step will be applying the stucco. It's actually a vinyl material that doesn't require the installation of metal screen. But it looks like stucco. Then I can install the doors.
Can't wait to see the finished product - when I read about the vinyl stucco I wondered if I could cover my house with it. Sounded great. Why did you decide against it?
hoovarmin I had some people expressing the opinion that it wouldn't really go with the rest of the aesthetics of the kitchen. I also originally planned to use a cheaper and thinner plywood which I was going to face with cement board which the "stucco" can adhere to. But I purchased a better 3/4" plywood and used pocket holes so everything is nice and solid. I realized I wasn't far off from just filling, sanding, and painting. Plus I would not have to purchase and install the cement board.
. Need to get some trailing flowers in the boxes up top as well. Wife is really enjoying decorating it.
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