Thanks for sharing. I picked up some great ideas. I see some people here criticizing, but without much detail or advise to support their criticism. I'm curious what if anything you would have done different especially as it pertains to any heat/fire risk?
Thank you @rar1001! This helped me fix mine in a matter of minutes (so easy), AND I didn’t have to order a new door key because that was actually intact. Looks like the topmost plastic(!) ledge that holds the top part of the door key had broken off, but there’s no way to reattach that. As you show, however, as long as the bottom part and the spring are attached, it works. The most eye-opening part to me was that the spring attaches to the ladder-type thing on the side. None of the other videos showed that. Your solution is the best hack to avoid having to order an entirely new door. And I agree, the fact that these components are breakable plastic deserves an eye-roll. And great soundtrack :)
Nice project. I’m about to start mine. BTW I noticed you used what I think is 25 gauge metal studs. Did they hold up well? I’m considering using that instead of the 20 gauge. I appreciate a response. Thanks
Hello miles-g. Yes. 25 gauge in my case was sufficient and holding up very well bcz it was a cosmetic build as opposed to a structural one. So, depending on ones' design; the lower the gauge, the thicker the stud. Best wishes on your build!
Thanks! I ordered the door key thinking it was that part and then realized it was this issue. Your fix was easy and free! Returned the other part the next day.
When we just want complicated moments in our lives....Just watching this guy cutting the metal base of the bbq unit instead of removing the casters got me really disturbed...
Hello Pachobotas, my pavers are slanted 0-3" for drainage. In order to keep an average height of about 32ish" in the middle of the island I had to modify the grills' height (bcz of the platform). If I had a level concrete slab, I would of just built around it (even leaving the casters on). Thanks.
Hello M. It depends what I'm grilling, like greasy sausages for example - the greasier the meat the greater the smoke, so I won't keep the hood closed for a long time. Thanks!
Hello raulibarrasr, sry for the delay. I don't have "specs" other than the fact that my yard is 15 feet long and the width is about 28 inches from the wall (IF I do this again, I'll go about 36" from a wall), I tried to keep the height close to the average of about 32" using weather and fire-resistant materials. With an L shape design, I would consider the sunrise/sunset direction to block the UV Rays while grilling (its a very hot combination) and incorporate a few umbrella holders while building (if you like umbrellas). And if your design is open to nature, I would consider using critter resistant materials for any plumbing/electrical. Also if the build isn't structural but purely cosmetic, then I would have fun designing it. Wishing you all the best!
No it doesn’t. Anything that I add to the existing city drain would need to be permitted. I just dug a hole, filled it with rocks so that the water can spread out evenly. It’s not an everyday use sink. Thanks.
Thanks SSS. If you’re referring to the sink; I dug a small hole just past my screen enclosure and filled it with lava rocks, then I placed a 1” pvc 90 elbow facing down to allow the water to spread underground as opposed to it puddling in one spot. You can also find a “drain box” online designed for underground drainage that will do the same. We were surprised how often we use the sink to wash our hands (landscaping, cleaning objects, etc.), and we use plant-based dish soap for eco-friendliness. Highly recommend incorporating a sink into any outdoor kitchen. Thanks again.
The universal battle of a DIY mind... Do it right, do it cheap or do it easy. Pick 2. Thanks for sharing! Can't tell you how many times I've done something twice because what i had at the house would work but not for long.
Thanks Phil. I also learned later to make sure the pump is on an angle when lowering it into the water to get most of the air bubbles out. The rope idea is great. Thanks again for the tip!
