Outdoor entertaining is one of the great joys of homeownership, but it shouldn’t have to break the bank. In Building OutdoorKitchens for Every Budget (2015), co-authors Steve Cory and Diane Slavikshared their best wallet-friendly tips for building or renovating your outdooreating space. Now, Diane Slavik and technical editor Dave Toht have updated thesecond edition of Building Outdoor Kitchens for Every Budget with freshmaterials, detailed how-tos, and photographs to help steer home renovationenthusiasts through the entire process. From backsplashes and pizza ovens togrills and awnings, there are enough tips here to transform your outdoor spaceinto a functioning modern kitchen. Best of all: you’ll learn how to keep it allwithin a limited budget. With over 300 photographs and plenty of comprehensiveDIY projects, you’ll combine professional aesthetics with self-built costs.It’s a detailed update of one of the most essential books for anyone who lovesoutdoor kitchens—an update you can’t afford to miss.
Building Outdoor Kitchens for Every Budget (2015),one of the best-reviewed books for outdoor kitchen building on Amazon, showedthe world how to create a beautiful eating space outside—without breaking thebank. Now, this Second Edition is updating safety standards, styles, andtechniques for the modern audience. Inside, you’ll find creative budget tips,dreaming and planning guides, and example kitchen styles to stoke the fires ofyour imagination (and your grills). Find out how to stretch your renovationdollar for a complete, awe-inspiring outdoor kitchen. Then it’s time to getcooking!
For over two decades, Diane Slavik has been a key contributor to more than 50 home improvement books. Her expertise includes acquiring photos and crafting non-technical sections, bringing clarity and accessibility to complex projects. Dave Toht, a former contractor with decades of hands-on experience, fondly remembers his first house located in the sometimes frigid, sometimes frying Midwest. Built in 1854, it was loaded with opportunities for caulking, glazing, weatherstripping and insulating. He has written or edited more than 60 books on home repair and remodeling.
Steve Cory is a builder, remodeler, and highly acclaimed DIY author. He has written and edited dozens of home improvement books for major publishers, including Affordable Kitchen Upgrades, Affordable Bathroom Upgrades, Deck Designs, 3rd Edition, and Ultimate Guide: Porches.
