July 1, 2019 2:45 pm
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When you cook in the summer, you’re not just consuming energy with your oven—it’s also more likely that you’ll need to keep your air conditioner running to counteract the heat it creates. Consider how much extra energy this means you’re consuming in your home, especially if you have an electric oven. A great way to save money and energy is to grill out during the summer. Grilling out isn’t just a fun seasonal activity—it’s also highly practical to help you decrease your energy consumption over the summer and lower your monthly utility bills. This is true whether you’re using gas... View Article
June 12, 2019 8:42 pm
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In most parts of the United States, the summer season is just beginning. The start of summer is the ideal time to invest in outdoor equipment and products that will allow you to enjoy the great outdoors more effectively this year. Perhaps this is the year in which you finally take the plunge and build a new patio, outdoor kitchen or fire feature! Buying outdoor products at the beginning of the summer season will allow you to enjoy them thoroughly for the duration of the warm weather, so that you know exactly what to expect when it’s time to take... View Article
May 29, 2019 8:42 pm
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If you’re looking for a creative way to bring your lifestyle out into the great outdoors, you should consider all of the ways in which you might be able to design your perfect outside living space. The start of the summer season is the perfect time of year to make a lasting investment in your patio or backyard. There are a number of creative ways that you can convert underutilized outdoor space into an extension of your living area. What you do with your patio is largely limited only by your imagination. Whether you want to convert your patio into... View Article
May 20, 2019 6:53 pm
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Just about everyone has either a gas or charcoal grill for backyard cookouts. With spring finally here in Wisconsin and summer just around the corner, grilling season has arrived in full force. To keep your grill in good condition all season long and for years to come, it’s important to regularly clean it out. Here are a few grill cleaning tips in Wausau, WI from our experts. Cleaning a charcoal grill Cleaning the grates: You can simply cook off a lot of the debris and grease from your previous grilling session. Light a fire and allow the grill grates to... View Article
May 6, 2019 6:53 pm
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There are many people who use the terms “grilling” and “barbecuing” interchangeably, but they are actually two different methods of cooking. You’ve probably invited people over to your house for what you called a “barbecue” when you were cooking hamburgers or bratwurst, but this actually isn’t barbecue at all. So, with this in mind, it’s time to get technical with our methods of meat cooking. Here’s some information from a grill store in Wausau, WI about the differences between grilling and barbecuing. What factors differentiate the two methods? Both barbecuing and grilling involve cooking food outdoors over a heat source,... View Article
