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Explore the great outdoors from the comfort and luxury of your own covered outdoor kitchen. If you’ve been wanting to take your cooking and entertaining al fresco, now is the time to turn up the heat ...

It's hard to top the feeling of dining under an open sky, surrounded by the soothing sounds of nature and the warmth of good company. An outdoor kitchen makes all that and more possible, making your ...

An outdoor kitchen is one of the best upgrades you can make to your backyard, but they're not necessarily the cheapest or easiest feature to install. At least, that was the case until our friends at ...

If you’re currently in search of outdoor kitchen ideas, the possibility of embracing outdoor living is an exciting pursuit. Consider options like firing up the grilling station, a stylish pizza oven, ...

FRESH AIR APPROACH: Local broker associate Vivien Snyder says the so-called "Carolina kitchen" started gaining popularity about a decade ago. “Now they are more common, and some people have ...

In addition to a large swimming pool, they included an outdoor living/dining room with retractable screen walls to keep the bugs out and an adjoining outdoor kitchen. “We love to grill, so we knew we ...

That grill you’ve got in the backyard? With a little help, you can turn it into something more. By Tim McKeough One of the great pleasures of summer is grilling food outside, over an open flame. If ...

Luxury homebuilders often team with landscape architects to create gathering places that can seamlessly move a party outside, while still retaining comfort during both hot and cold seasons. Outdoor ...

Backyards and patios don’t have to lose their charm once summer fades. Fall brings cooler weather and changing leaves that are perfect for spending time outside with family and friends. As such, it’s ...