Synopses & Reviews
Incorporating lots of design ideas, plenty of dream kitchens for inspiration, step-by-step instuction, and clear how-to photographs, Affordable Outdoor Kitchens shows budget-conscious homeowners how they can bring attractive and functional outdoor kitchens within their reach.. The book includes more than 300 photographs and plenty of DIY-friendly projects, which look and act like expensive professional projects at a fraction of the price. It shows readers how to build lightweight "masonry" counters using steel studs and concrete backboard and offers alternatives to high-end appliances to save money. Also included are accessories and amenities to affordably customoize an outdoor kitchen: fire pits, a variety of adobe/clay ovens, pergolas, awnings, TV and stereo equipment, mosquito abatement, misters and heaters, fireplaces, pizza ovens, and standup "churrasco" grills.
Synopsis
Step-by-step photos and information, plus inspirational pictures, on how to build an outdoor kitchen affordably.
Synopsis
Discover how to build a beautiful and durable outdoor kitchen counter for a modest outlay, whether you do it yourself or hire a pro. The book includes more than 300 photographs and plenty of DIY-friendly projects, which look and act like expensive professional projects at a fraction of the price. It shows you how to build lightweight "masonry" counters using steel studs and concrete backboard and offers alternatives to high-end appliances to save money. Also included are accessories and amenities to affordably customize an outdoor kitchen: fire pits, a variety of adobe/clay ovens, pergolas, awnings, TV and stereo equipment, mosquito abatement, misters and heaters, fireplaces, pizza ovens, and standup "churrasco" grills.
Synopsis
This book brings attractive and functional outdoor kitchens within the reach of budget-conscious homeowners, with lots of design ideas, plenty of dream kitchens for inspiration, and more than 300 clear how-to photographs. Highly accessible DIY instructions carefully guide the reader through all aspects of construction--even cutting and installing a granite countertop. It shows you how to build lightweight masonry counters using steel studs and concrete backboard and offers alternatives to high-end appliances to save money. Also included are accessories and amenities to affordably customize an outdoor kitchen: fire pits, a variety of adobe/clay ovens, pergolas, awnings, TV and stereo equipment, mosquito abatement, misters and heaters, fireplaces, pizza ovens, and standup churrasco grills.
About the Author
Steve Cory is a builder, remodeler, and author. He has written numerous books for Creative Homeowner, including Affordable Bathroom Upgrades, Affordable Kitchen Upgrades, Deck Designs, and Ultimate Guide: Decks--Plan, Deisgn, Build. He lives and works in Chicago.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Planning an Outdoor Kitchen (themed gallery)
Chapter 2
Products and Materials
Chapter 3
Getting the Most on a Tight Budget
Chapter 4
Outdoor Kitchen Projects (Design and How-to for about 20 projects), including counters at various price levels, fire pits (2), clay oven/horno/tandoori oven/earth oven, standup “churrasco” grills, pizza oven, mosquito abatement, misters/heaters, awnings, pergolas, TVs and stereo equipment
Chapter 5
Construction Techniques