Grill Table Tips and Techniques

Grill Masters deserve serious respect: You know how to grill a steak exactly to your guest's delight. You can flip a burger without an embarrassing crumble through the grates. You can make those pretty, seared hash marks on pineapple and peppers alike. To obtain master status, you must have experience and confidence. You also must have secret weapons. If you reign over your backyard table grill, you know a Grill Master is nothing without the right tools. Before the hungry masses line up with plates in hands for your grilled perfection, make sure you've got the top accessories that make...

Know what doesn't pair well with a perfectly cooked steak, a glass of red wine, and the quiet peace of your backyard? Pests! No one wants to deal with buzzing, biting, swarming bugs while they're relaxing around their BBQ in table — but if you don't take precautions, your evening may be ruined by flies, mosquitoes, ants, and more. Chemical-laced sprays and lawn applications may be effective, but they can leave an unhealthy film on skin and food. Instead, you can keep pests at bay naturally with a few effective backyard practices. Follow these 9 tricks to let bugs know...

When was the last time you and your partner spent a romantic evening together, just the two of you? If you think "date night" requires a lot of money or even leaving the house, think again. Modern couples are making their backyards into romantic getaways. All it takes is a little bit of planning and a sense of adventure to reconnect with the person you love most. The kids should be gone for the evening so you can focus on one another; see if another family is willing to host a sleepover if you return the favor the following week....

One of the hottest trends in interior design isn't even interior — it's outdoors. Patio living has taken off throughout the nation as a way to expand your living space while enjoying fresh air and sunsets. But where do you start? Designers recommend thinking about your own activities in regard to your individual lifestyle. A young family will have a much different outdoor living space than a retired couple. It's possible to customize your backyard with centerpieces, like an outdoor table with grill, to create areas that are perfect for how you live your life every day. At the same...

Do you really need a reason to fire up your BBQ table grill? If you do, we've got you: It's party time! Whether you're celebrating a birthday, holiday, or an event like an anniversary or baby shower, a backyard bash is a memorable way to focus on fun. While you can certainly just put out the APB on social media to get friends and family to swing by, a little planning can make the day even more special. Here are our top 10 tips for the ultimate backyard party: 1. Send Out Invitations How can your guests know when you're...

Backyard cooks have several options at their disposal when it comes to lighting a charcoal grill. When lighting the charcoal in your firepit grill table, there are a range of options to consider:   Charcoal lighting cubes Propane or butane torches with a long handle Metal charcoal chimneys Electric charcoal starters Lighter fluid is commonly used, but we do not recommend this technique because the lighter fluid can have a chemically smell and flavor due to the fact that it is made from petro-chemicals. Especially with a grill table like JAG's design, you don't want the charcoal to absorb the...