Is it Time to Build an Outdoor Kitchen? | 8 Ways to Know

Not sure you’re ready to build an outdoor kitchen? We’re about to give you the answer you’re looking for… And it won’t come from a Magic 8 ball, unlike our protagonist. Building an outdoor kitchen is a massive undertaking… So it’s unsurprising that you’re unsure about moving forward. Lucky for you, we’ve outlined all the signs that reveal your status on this decision. Are you ready to build an outdoor kitchen? Or not? Let’s give you a taste of what’s to come.
An outdoor kitchen build starts well before you actually buy an island. You need to prepare your backyard first! So if you haven’t even started planning for a deck or patio… You’ll need to hold your horses. Before you build an outdoor kitchen, you must have a surface to put it on first. A deck or a patio are your options. In the case of a patio… You just need to make sure it is large enough (and sturdy enough) to withstand the weight of your future outdoor kitchen. The same goes with a deck, but it requires extra consideration in the weight department. Most decks are not natively built to support the weight of an outdoor kitchen. So you’ll need to tell your builder about your outdoor kitchen intentions ahead of time… Or call them back to add supports to an existing deck.
But having a deck or patio at the ready is just one sign that you’re ready to build an outdoor kitchen. For the remaining juicy details… You’ll just have to hang tight and watch the rest of this video.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Backyard Space Requirements
01:45 - Do You Have a Surface?
03:22 - Utility Planning
05:02 - Other Outdoor Projects
06:06 - How Will You Entertain?
07:54 - Know Your Appliances
09:22 - Aesthetics Matter
10:19 - Outdoor Kitchen Cost

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