outdoor kitchen

[Triggerman]

I'm kicking around the idea of building a small outdoor....grill, mini fridge, storage area and plenty of counter space. I will probably skip the sink since running water lines might be tough and city code issues....has anyone done a DIY project like this?

[FireWater]

There are several premade kits out there that make it easy. If you're on a budget then a DIY project isn't bad.

At my dads house in Houston I built a fairly nice set up for him. The grill was a ready made counter top unit. The frame was built out of metal studs with a concrete base. From there we put on cement board and did a rock exterior.

Do a google search for plans or look on HGTV or DIY channel on the web.

[LuckySingh]

We are looking to move and been house hunting from last few months...I took this pic at one of at one of the model homes


Thanks
Lucky Singh

[Triggerman]

That's what I had in mind Lucky....small and simple only I would like to put a small compact fridge as well.

FireWater...Do you have pics. of the one you built? where did you buy the kit from?

Thanks!

[FireWater]

We didn't buy a kit I did it from ideas. It's not too difficult and we saved a large amount by doing it our selves.


If you want a kit there are several places that offer them. You can get them from Home Depot and Lowes through special order.

Here are a couple links.
http://www.cambridgepavers.com/cfile...oorkitchen.cfm
http://www.oxboxoutdoorkitchens.com/...sland-kits.htm
http://www.landscapingnetwork.com/ou...efab-kits.html

[Triggerman]

I wasn't going after a kit at first but it i'll check them out.

originally I was going to find a plan and was thinking of using cement blocks vs. metal studs, but i'm open to what might be easier or less expensive.

Thanks!