Outdoor Kitchens & Fire Features

Discover expert guides on outdoor kitchens, masonry fire pits, gas grills, and granite tops to plan, frame, plumb, veneer, and build outdoor kitchens

A cedar rolling prep cart with a stainless steel top, a cooler on the lower shelf, and a bottle opener, beside a gas grill

ExteriorOutdoor Kitchens & Fire Features9 min read

Build a Rolling Outdoor Prep Station for the Grill

A step-by-step guide to building a rolling cedar outdoor prep cart with a weatherproof top, locking casters, a cooler shelf, and the small details cooks love.

Concrete block grill island under construction in a backyard, with a level and adhesive on the stone countertop

ExteriorOutdoor Kitchens & Fire Features11 min read

Build a Grill Island from Concrete Blocks and a Stone Top

A step-by-step guide to building a backyard grill island: block base, vent panels, clearances, and a stone or paver top a slide-in grill drops into.