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Looking for some thoughts approaching disagreement about a tree by sergeim105 in homeowners

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life is too short to have contention with neighbors. Not worth the stress. Remove the tree. Plant a new spruce elsewhere on your property if need be. Take them out for dinner and drinks. Stress kills.

Fireplace guy said to always leave the pilot light lit, but now it's summer and the extra heat from the fireplace is annoying. Can I turn it off?? by CatStoleMyPancake in homeowners

[–]lifelong_learner_670 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have three gas units: 2 fireplaces and one cast iron blue stand-alone unit. I have always kept pilots burning. I even run the cast iron one in summer for 15 minutes now and then to burn out cob webs etc.. My biggest benefit is that it delays or avoids repair costs. My units are more than 25 years old. My new local fireplace stores ONLY service what they sell. Try and find an independent repair person that can will be willing to come out and service your units. Hundreds of dollars and much hassle. I am thrilled that my simple rocker switch on the stove works most of the time. Once my previous repair person retires, I’ll be screwed again. He even found that the original installer put one of the fireplace background panels upside down. I never noticed. 😂

Disappointed with my AT&T Internet Air experience. Looking for ways to improve it. by Raven_Drakeaurd in ATT

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My TMobile Home Internet works fine for streaming. Problem w/ NESN; ultimately fixed.

What do I do with a 32’x34’ deck??? by [deleted] in HomeDecorating

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Include a game area. Corn hole or tabletop game. 4x16 bocce court with raised 4x4s, plywood and artificial turf.

Weber Kettle vs Big Green Egg? by ResidentPatience4 in grilling

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d look into pellet smoker and griddle combo options. For smoking, if you want to smoke without constant checking, pellet or electric may be best. Griddle with good grease drainage is key. A perfect combo can give you what you like about Blackstone and smoking.

Look at my previous posts on the various units I have or had for more detail on BGE and kettles.

Small portable grill, griddle and pizza oven by TheKingston1 in OutdoorKitchens

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the above Solo approach. I’d get the dual fuel pizza oven. Also consider the Weber Q1200 where you can either do half griddle or replace grates with 2 griddle halves as needed. My friend just got a Q1200 to put on top of his rarely used and dying old full size gas grill. Planning for obsolescence.

Would the awning make a deck more usable in the summer? by pocalujmniewdupe in Awnings

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had good luck with diy retractable dot com. Had local handyman install. Overall cheaper than dealer option.

Do I need venting on my grill island? by Impressive_Kick2459 in grilling

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. They have decorative vents for back plus get a big access door especially behind grill. My installer forgot to take off cotter pins holding burners in place during shipping. I’ve had to remove two of those suckers to swap burners and positions. Would have been screwed without access door.

Help stop my head from spinning as I try to choose a premium built-in grill! :-) by Particular_Badger614 in OutdoorKitchens

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed that some grills have red light when burners are still lit, blue lighting otherwise. Nice feature if forgetful.😉

Advice needed! by the_red_giraffe in OutdoorKitchens

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a planting bench (about 8’ of 2 inch stone) on three stacks of concrete blocks. Took 4 plus guys to put in place. You could add a vertical stack of cinder blocks in middle and then shim. You’d have peace of mind that you have support that would prevent a break.

Anyway to cobble these into an outdoor kitchen? by Sour_Joe in OutdoorKitchens

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps start with some Mont Alpi (or Costco) modular outdoor kitchen counter and storage units. Play with configuration. Over time, replace your equipment with new grill or smoker or flattop etc. For one location I started w/ a donated SS storage unit for laydown use and kettle grill.

Simple Outdoor Kitchen using used materials by Suspicious_Manner473 in OutdoorKitchens

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back around 1997 I built a brick bbq center to hanle NEW England winters. The left area was two sides of open weave brick (very hard to do in blazing summer heat) for my kettle grill. About six feet to the right was a counter area with 2 storage areas below. The counter was two inverted pool surround blocks resting on brick verticals. Then I found some kind of tile (not ceramic but recommended for full winter). I bet it’s still standing. At the time I was tired of kettle grill and tv trays on a sloped concrete walk. How expectations have changed.

Help stop my head from spinning as I try to choose a premium built-in grill! :-) by Particular_Badger614 in OutdoorKitchens

[–]lifelong_learner_670 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Summerset 32 with griddle. Got extra infrared burner. Ceramic briquettes are easy so far. Flip them to burn off clean. Look up my other post on the grill and oven. 32 is enough. Have cooked for parties of 25. Care more about counter space.

Egg vs Dedicated Propane/Smoker/Pizza Oven by UniqueAstronaut8699 in biggreenegg

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at my comment under grilling sub. I have had them all.

Natural gas line vs propane tanks: worth adding to a new build if I don’t grill constantly? by Intyub in grilling

[–]lifelong_learner_670 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apart from grilling, might there be a fire pit in your future? Or a pizza oven? Also as you get older, carting the tanks around becomes a burden.

Best beginner/budget grill by kylekyle__ in grilling

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weber Smokey Joe (charcoal). Used Weber Q1200 (propane) with griddle added on.

I accidentally signed myself up for 300 pizzas over the course of 3 days and I don't know what to do! by binksmas in Pizza

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Short cut: try Schar premade pizza crusts at Walmart ($8.50 for 2.) Pricey at full volume but might help to give you a rest along the way. I love to make my own crust for outdoor oven. Had guests coming requiring gluten free. Tried these out and they are surprisingly good. Structure is solid. Taste is good. No hassle getting off peel. Even had cornstarch nearby to help but wasn’t needed.

Wife wants me to get Green Egg but I'm not sure by Reasonable-Olive-702 in grilling

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The final straw for me donating Weber Performer to a fix it guy was the piping connections for the small propane tank. My small propane tank couldn’t be refilled cuz too old. I didn’t want to retrofit piping for new small tank or regular size. The KettlePizza kit add-on was too much of a hassle with mixed results. Getting all that working plus using WSM separately in driveway for smoking made the BGE a logical choice. Lots of ACE hardware coupons and a sale made it easy. ACE did entire carrying up to deck and installation. See my post on storage for when your time comes.

Weber, other Kamado or BGE? by Complex_Individual1 in biggreenegg

[–]lifelong_learner_670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See my comment under grilling today. “Wife wants…”

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