Daddy's gift...to himself

[landey1230]

I've been very busy lately on my newest project.  I built an outdoor kitchen.  It was more difficult than I had thought.  Especially in 105 degree weather.  I have the scars and farmer's tan to prove it.  Now my yard is complete... until I decide to rebuild my pond.  Here are some pics. 

[Jerry]

Nice Job!

[tinkster]

I love it!  Not so sure you should consider the job done though.. wouldnd a nice big fireplace to match the stonework on the kitchen just look wonderful then you could sit outside year round by the fire..

tinkster

[landey1230]

Thanks Jerry.

Tink-Fireplace would be nice.  Now you're giving me idears.  Or even a pizza oven.   

[Indiana Karen]

That's really nice.
I'm with Tinkster, you'll probably have a new project in no time.
You did a great job!

Karen

[Sandye]

Now that's a nice gift for Father's Day!!   

You did a good job on it.   

[ponderer]

 If I had a Man who would COOK I would Give him one! NICE!!!  Wish I had one or both!!!

[landey1230]

   I can't cook.  I make a mean bowl of cereal.  I grilled chicken for the first time yesterday.  Sunday is carne asada.  Thanks everyone. 

[Bartman]

Looks great!  You can come and build something for me.  I was trying to buy just a decent side table today and there is nothing available here at all. 

Bart

[Ky Kim]

Nice job.  Could you come and show my dh how to build one.

[happyoutsidegirl]

Great Job

[Sunbeam56]

Details!
Its lovely  - but how does it work?
I see a BBQ grill, and a sink. Where does the sink drain?
Where does the grease that builds up on the bottom of the grill go?
IS the grill dual - charcoal and propane?

How did the chicken come out?

ITs so hot here in South Texas that I cook outside a lot. Doesn't add to the a/c burden. And besides, I like the taste.
I've been thinking about an outside kitchen - but so far we just have a cheepie grill. It works.

You did a very good job. 

[Blondieskatz]

Great job! 

[landey1230]

Details!
Its lovely  - but how does it work?
I see a BBQ grill, and a sink. Where does the sink drain?
Where does the grease that builds up on the bottom of the grill go?
IS the grill dual - charcoal and propane?

Last year, I began my project by digging trenches.  I knew I wanted an outdoor kitchen, so I had ran a natural gas line, water line, and electrical line.  Last month I had a group of guys lay concrete.  I would do it myself, but I was afraid it wouldn't be even.  Then, I built the frame using cynder blocks leaving space for the fridge, grill, and access door.  The top is of concrete using forms of 2x4's and flex board.  I use stone veneer, but ran out on the sides.  I'm on the look out for someone who has left overs.  I converted the grill to natural gas using a flex hose and bigger gas spouts (free from BBQ Galore).  The sink drains to a hole filled with gravel and leads to the grass area.  The fridge is connected to an outlet I made inside.  There's another outlet below the grill.  The grill has a tray to collect anything that falls through.  The grill is a Turbo 4 burner I bought from a guy on Craigslist for $150.  It's a $1,000 grill. 

It was a pain.  I was outside so much, my lips are blistered up.  I'll be taking it easy for a bit.   

[miguynmkoi]

Nice job!  Looks like you planned it very well.

[EagleEye]

I'd say that's a job well done
Very satisfying when you do it yourself right?
And the price was right.

BTW Tink, he's in Arizona, he CAN sit outside all winter.

Steve

[joeyb5980]

ooohhhhh.....aaahhhhhhh... Very nice!

[landey1230]

Thanks everyone.  We do have nice winters.  It's just the summers that are rough. 

The job is more satisfying and less expensive when you do it yourself.