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Posted: Jul 25, 2013, 5:24am PDT 
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Ahhh summer... one of my favorite seasons! For those of you who know me well, you know that I love to cook outdoors. From brats to brisket and from tenderloin to turkey - give me a good smoker, grill and/or deep fryer and I'm king of the backyard (at least for a few hours..). So I thought, why not write about outdoor kitchens! Signature Builders has the experience and I get to pontificate on some of my favorite project ideas. Here are a few things to consider if you plan to build or remodel an outdoor kitchen: 
-  Think through the Design:  All
 of the same considerations for a great indoor kitchen apply to an 
outdoor kitchen - but you also have to plan for sun, rain, ice, wind, 
varmints and the occasional neighborhood kid.  More challenging...more 
fun! 
- Overhead, Underfoot & Hidden Spaces:  Most
 outdoor kitchens include a covered space so you can use it anytime 
regardless of weather.  A rubber membrane can be put under an upper deck
 to prevent leaks in a lower patio kitchen.  Lighting, outlets, overhead
 fans, lots of easy-access storage, easy-to-clean surfaces and flooring 
and simple winterizing will be key elements of your design.      
- Choose Resilient Materials: There
 are so many great materials that can be creatively used in an outdoor 
kitchen.  We have seen / used materials such as stained/decorative 
concrete, stucco, tile, stainless steel, stone and non-porus synthetic 
composites, etc.   
- The Good Stuff:  Just
 think about how you like to cook and then make room (and shelter) 
for your favorite gear, such as a built-in gas grill, smoker or firepit,
 mini-fridge and/or a ready-to-pour beer tapper.  Don't forget built-in 
storage for the Weber, charcoal,  uten-sils, accessories - and the 
ever-critical spices, herbs and rubs.  
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- The Extras Make it Yours: 
 I've been thinking that adding a small garden box right next to the 
prep area would be perfect for picking the fresh basil.  You might be 
thinking about a gas fire pit or a real stone fireplace.  How about a 
sunk-in hot tub next to the wine fridge - so you can sink-in after a 
long day of work or play....   
So enough with all this chit
 chat...  I'm heading out to my grill with some good ol'  Wisconsin 
brats.   Don't forget to call or email me if you are thinking about 
building an outdoor kitchen.  I can even help you break it in when we're
 done! 
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If
  you are going to be selling your house shortly, you probably will  not
  recoup any costs you incur to refinance your mortgage. If you are  
more  than halfway through paying your current mortgage, you probably  
will  gain little by refinancing. However, if you are going to own your 
 home  for at least five years, that's probably long enough to recoup 
any   refinancing costs you incur and to realize real savings on 
lowering your   monthly payment. If it is going to cost you nothing to 
refinance, you   can gain even more.