When
I think of the 4th of July, I think of the backyard barbeque with
all of the neighbors and family over.
Everyone bringing a great dish to share and the kids are all playing in
the yard or swimming in the pool. We are
grilling hamburgers and hotdogs, maybe some chicken or ribs. Of course, you can’t forget about watching
the many fireworks displays throughout the area. One problem, we don’t have a grill. When we moved from our last house, our old
faithful grill just didn’t survive the trip and now all we have is a tiny
hibachi we use when we go camping. So,
this 4th there will be no grilling, no neighbors and family coming
over, and no kids playing or swimming; at least not at our house. It really makes us think, should we just buy
a grill or should we bite the bullet and install an outdoor kitchen?
When trying to decide which way to
go, there are many things to consider.
What kind of space do you have in your yard and what will fit in that
space? You also need weigh the costs. There are a variety of grills out there that
will fit into anyone’s budget, but putting in a full outdoor kitchen can be
very pricey. Besides the cost of
equipment, cabinets, and countertops, you will probably have to run gas,
electricity and water out to it. What if
you get a new job and have to move? You can’t take the outdoor kitchen with you
as easily as a grill. However, a full outdoor kitchen can add a lot value to
your home, while a grill, not so much.
Well, we certainly have a lot to think about for next year. This year, we will go to our friends’ house
and catch the fireworks from there. Now
the other problem we need to deal with, no pool. What to do, what to do?
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