Easy Grilling Clean-Up tips

It would be fair to assume that Barbecues were a popular occurrence over the 4th of July holiday weekend. It would also be fair to assume that these Barbeques may not have left your deck looking like it's usual clean self. The folks over at the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) have provided some excellent tips for a post Barbecue clean up. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Easy Grilling Clean-Up Tips"
By HPBA



Americans say an easy clean up is one of the most pleasurable parts of grilling food outdoors. In fact, in a recent survey by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) a majority (70 percent) responded that they find "a lot" of pleasure in having few or no pots or pans to clean up when grilling as opposed to indoor cooking.

To ensure that outdoor grilling clean-up is even easier, HPBA offers the following tips:

- BEFORE lighting the grill, apply non-stick spray on the grates. The protective spray cuts down the clean-up time afterwards.

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How-To Get Your Deck Summer Ready in 10 Easy Steps!

We found a great article on www.ringsend.com titled, "How-To Get Your Deck Summer Ready in 10 Easy Steps!". The article was published just before Memorial Day Weekend with some great tips on how to spruce up your deck for the festivities and summer months. You can check out the article here or begin reading below.

"How-To Get Your Deck Summer Ready in 10 Easy Steps!"
By Ringsend.com

With Memorial Day just around the corner, there's one important chore on your list that you don't want to forget. Before you put the cushions on your patio furniture and get your grill fired up, make sure you take the time to give your deck a proper cleaning. It no only keeps your deck looking its best, but will also keep you safe from dangerous, slippery slime, help your deck to last longer and reduce maintenance over the long haul.

Note: This is a job for a sunny day. Make sure there's no rain predicted because it can take several hours to dry completely.

1. Clear The Decks - Make sure you can easily access the entire deck without damaging your outdoor furniture, grill or other accessories. If possible, move everything off of the deck to the yard. If you can't do that, try stacking the furniture to have as little as possible standing on the deck.

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