Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting

An outdoor gas grill with the lid open, split down the middle to show shiny stainless steel grates with chicken skewers on the left side and dark cast iron grates with a seared steak on the right side. Big white text across the top reads "GAS GRILL STAINLESS STEEL GRATES VS CAST IRON: RAW TRUTH".

Gas Grill Stainless Steel Grates Vs Cast Iron: Raw Truth

I stared at a dirty mess on my back deck last week. The fear of scrubbing old food almost made me buy a pizza instead. That is when I knew I needed a real change. If you feel stuck, let me share my true view…

An American woman in a winter hat and gloves securing a canvas cover onto an outdoor gas grill on a snowy wooden deck.

Gas Grill Kitchen Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting

How to Winterize Gas Grill that stays outside

How I Learned to Winterize My Gas Grill the Hard Way A Cold November Morning in Chicago It was a freezing Tuesday. The wind howled off Lake Michigan. I stood on my back porch. My thin flannel shirt offered no warmth. I stared at my…

An American woman in a backyard holding up a severely rusted and degraded metal gas grill flavorizer bar next to an open stainless steel barbecue grill.

Gas Grill Kitchen Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting

How long do gas grill flavorizer bars actually last

The Real Truth About Gas Grill Flavorizer Bars A Scary Day In Austin, Texas It was a hot day last July in Austin. Friends came over for a big yard party. I promised them my sweet pulled pork. The smell of wood smoke makes me…

An American woman in a denim shirt kneels on a wooden patio next to a gas grill, looking concerned as she uses a soapy water spray bottle to test the propane tank valve for a leak.

Gas Grill Kitchen Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting

Why does my gas grill smells like gas when turned off

Why My Gas Grill Smells Like Gas When Turned Off (And What I Did) That Scary Summer Afternoon In Austin It was a sunny Saturday in Austin. I wanted to cook some burgers for my family. The Texas sun was very hot that day. I…

An American woman on a wooden backyard deck cleaning the stainless steel burner tubes of an open gas grill using a wire brush.

Gas Grill Kitchen Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting

How often should you clean gas grill burner tubes

How I Finally Learned to Clean Gas Grill Burner Tubes It was a hot July day in Austin, Texas. The sun beat down on my neck. Sweat stung my eyes. I had thick cut steaks ready to cook. My friends were loud and hungry on…