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Buying A Barbeque Grill
By Charles Kassotis, Fri Dec 9th
Do you enjoy eating outdoors? Many people appreciate the freshair and attractive views available at many camping spots orsometimes from their own backyard. One way to get the most fromhaving a meal outside is by cooking it yourself over a barbequegrill, which is not difficult if you become familiar with a fewsafety tips and helpful hints. But before reaching that point,you will want to purchase a suitable grill for outdoor use. Hereare some tips that can help you select one that will suit yourlifestyle. 1. Decide how much you can afford to spend. A $50 charcoalbrazier might fit your budget best for now. Over time, you couldsave a few hundred dollars to buy a more deluxe model with anoutdoor light and optional side shelves. Plan your purchasebefore walking into the store so you won't be talked intospending more than you can afford. 2. Select a preferred style of cooking grill. Some peopleprefer the old fashioned method of charcoal briquettes that areignited by lighter fluid. Other folks like to use a plug-inelectric model that cooks more evenly. Some outdoor cooks wantto use a gas grill. Check out each type at your favoritesporting goods or department store. Each style requires thepurchase or preparation and storage or maintenance of fuelcomponents like charcoal, kerosene, gas, or electric outlets. 3. Carefully choose the
most useful auxiliary items. Don't belured into paying hundreds of dollars more for items you won'tuse. You can get stainless steel casings, a warming section,burner controls, a nighttime light, the utensil kit,and a host of other options that look great at the store but maysit idle at home. You can always add more features later if youfeel they are needed. 4. Shop for the best deal. Try to plan ahead and buy yourgrill at the end of the summer when patio and lawn items go onsale. Compare styles, costs, and features among various stores,and ask about sales events or rebates to further reduce thecost. 5. Have a storage area in mind. To make your last,get one that will fit a suitable place in the garage, shed,patio, or basement. You may want to invest in a vinyl or othertype of cover to help prevent rust and mold. If you plan to cook outdoors, it may be helpful to check outpatio furniture or a picnic table when you shop for a grill.Sometimes you can buy a certain amount of merchandise and get aten percent or higher discount. To cut costs, think about usingpaper plates and plastic table service for family and/or guests.If desired, you can always use regular dishes for specialoccasions.
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