| Imagine cooking some juicy steaks on your own built | | | | dictate which design you use. If you are limited on |
| in BBQ grill. Sure it will take a lot of work and a good | | | | space you will probably need to choose the simple |
| chunk of change, but it will definitely be worth it. | | | | bar design; if you have a large space available you |
| Building you own backyard BBQ grill can be a daunting | | | | may opt for the U Design. Once you have chosen a |
| task, but with a little planning it will be a great project | | | | starting design you can customize it to fit your style. |
| with excellent returns. Before you begin digging and | | | | After you have chosen the design and dimensions of |
| building you will need to do some careful planning. | | | | your grill you will need to decide how you want it to |
| Deciding how the grill will look and what functionality | | | | look. There are a variety of facades to choose from |
| you need are the most difficult and important parts | | | | including stucco, rock, and traditional brick. Counters |
| of this entire project. As part of the design you will | | | | need to be a weather resistant durable material both |
| need to decide what design to use and how to | | | | tile and stone work well. If you will install cabinets |
| customize it to fit your style. Before you begin | | | | under the countertop choose a wood that weathers |
| construction it is imperative to choose what grill insert | | | | well such as cedar or redwood. |
| you will use. | | | | The final and most important choice you will have to |
| Built in BBQ Plans can be purchased from a variety of | | | | make when designing your built in BBQ grill is what |
| online vendors or at a local home improvement store | | | | type of grill insert to use. If you will use charcoal you |
| and can be fairly expensive. You can design your | | | | can just brick in a grate and start cooking. If you like |
| own grill using one of two methods: pencil and paper | | | | the taste of charcoal but want the look of stainless |
| or with computer design software. I recommend | | | | steel you can purchase a charcoal stainless steel grill |
| starting with the pencil and paper until you have a | | | | insert, but it will cost you quite a bit of money. |
| good idea where you are going, then move into the | | | | Because of convenience and cooking style most will |
| digital world. There are a variety of design software | | | | choose a gas grill insert. They come in a variety of |
| packages available at many price levels. When I | | | | sizes and models. |
| designed my backyard BBQ grill I used Google | | | | When choosing a grill insert remember the following |
| SketchUp, a free software package that is easy to | | | | tips. I know that you will want to purchase the |
| use. | | | | largest and most powerful model available, but it is |
| There are three basic designs to start with. You can | | | | not necessary. Think about the amount of food that |
| customize them once you have decided on a basic | | | | you will be cooking at one time. If you have a small |
| design. The first design is a simple island. It can be as | | | | to medium sized family and don't entertain large |
| long and deep as you like, but the minimum size is | | | | gatherings as 400 to 500 square inch model ought to |
| really six feet long by two and a half feet deep. The | | | | work well. Make sure to have the insert handy when |
| second design is an L. A bar extends perpendicular to | | | | construction begins to ensure a proper fit. |
| the island. This allows for a bit more counter space. | | | | Following the steps outlined above when planning and |
| The third design adds another bar on the other side | | | | designing your backyard kitchen will ensure that your |
| of the island forming a U design. | | | | built in BBQ grill will fit your style and needs. |
| The space that you have for the outdoor kitchen will | | | | |