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Custom Grills - From Homemade Grills to full Custom Outdoor Kitchens

From Homemade Grills to full function Custom Outdoor Kitchens to Quick and Easy Grill Islands, learn how to get the perfect grill for you. Custom Grills not only give you exactly what you want but add value to your home.

Gas Grill Inserts - Gas Grill units built for custom enclosures.

Before you can begin designing your custom gas grill enclosure you need to pick the perfect grill. Most high end gas grills come in an insert configuration that allows you to put it where you want it, but many are not a standard size so pick your grill first. Here I have listed the top ten gas grill inserts to help you find the one that is right for you.

Building a Backyard Barbecue

My article on building grills and smoker in your backyard with links to further information.

Custom Grills

Building your own custom grill, whether gas or charcoal, will give you the exact grill you want. Find out if you want a gas grill insert or a custom charcoal cooking grate. Then plan to fit your yard and house before you start building the perfect grill that’s just right for you.

Grill Islands

Grill Islands are prefabricated units that give you grill and backyard a professional look. Ranging from simple enclosures for your grill to whole backyard kitchens with sinks and refrigerators, these units are the new big thing in backyard cooking.

Barbecues - Quikrete

Barbecue plans and information from the concrete people. This is an excellent resource for all your masonry needs. Even if you don't go with the plans at least look at the concrete information.

Big John Grills

Starting at $854 these built-in's should serve any purpose.

Build your own Texas Grill

If you know how to weld these very detailed plans will help you build a Texas style barrel grill.

The Essential Outdoor Barbecue

This article from Mother Earth News gives detailed information on building a multi-function brick grill for around $100.

Fire Magic Grills

60 years of making grills and they still do a good job. Built-in's with all the features.

Popular Mechanics - Stone Barbecue

This article, with plenty of pictures details building a stone enclosure for a drop in grill unit. Includes information on running gas lines and other necessities of the project.

Simple Outdoorz

Offering a wide range of prefabricated outdoor kitchen modules that lets you build exactly what you want quickly and easily.

Weber Built-in's

Now you can have a Weber grill built-in right into you patio.

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