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Welcome, friend! Pull up a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy a perfectly barbecued steak while you enjoy the summer from your own backyard. Nothing is better than cooking outdoors – especially when you're making others happy by making them a great meal. You don't even have to stop when summer's over - barbecue all year and keep the flame alive and well.

Barbecues and Grills is here to make sure that you keep your summer cookouts great by giving you some grill safety tips, by giving you information on barbecues, grills, outdoor fireplaces & barbecue accessories, and by answering your questions about everything to do with the world of barbecuing. We offer you a guide to barbecue manufacturers with all the latest information on new barbecues and grills so that you can make an informed choice.

Some grill enthusiasts can't get enough of their meat's smoky char-grilled flavor and the ease of charcoal grills, but if you've ever considered switching to gas, then you'll appreciate our in-depth information on propane barbecues and natural gas barbecues. We offer you some safety instructions to make sure that if you do make the switch; your cookouts will remain fun and not fraught with drama. Want to take your grill with you? You can try a hibachi – a Japanese form of cooking that's taken North America by storm, and if you're interested in ways to cut down on nasty food poisoning, then a stainless-steel barbecue will be perfect for you and your family.

Don't you love sitting in front of a roaring campfire, singing songs and munching on s'mores? What if you could have that feeling all summer, right in your own backyard? Firepits and hearths are part of the newest grill trend that plays on ancient cooking methods. A firepit isn't just a hole ringed with stones – the definition covers a variety of different, decorative items that not only hold your fire, but lend style to your backyard.

Hearths are just like they sound – a fireplace in your backyard, freestanding or built into your patio. It's all part of the fun of taking inside life out.

Speaking of taking it outside, if you like to spend a lot of time on your patio, why not take your kitchen out there too? Built-in barbecues and brick barbecues allow you to cook your meals right outside and add a grill to your outdoor kitchen. Some barbecue aficionados say that once you taste meat grilled on a brick barbecue, you'll never go back to conventional barbecuing. You'll have to judge for yourself!

If you love the scent and taste of freshly smoked meat, you'll love our pages on barbecue smokers and barbecue pits. Find out what the best wood-smoke combination is for you and how to cook your food to satisfy your smoky cravings!

So you've got your barbecue – now you need accessories. Look stylin' in aprons and barbecue gloves that don't only make a fashion statement, but also keep you safe from the hot grill and everything it can throw at you. Choose some barbecue utensils and don't forget to clean and cover your barbecue when you're finished.

Everyone loves new and interesting food at a cookout, so we've compiled some delicious barbecue recipes that will tempt your taste buds and make your tummy feel yummy. Don't hesitate to submit your own recipes to us and share your barbecue expertise with the world!

Crack open a cold can of beer, tie on your apron and get ready to turn up the heat this season with all your new-found knowledge you gained from BarbecuesandGrills.com!