Summer is here! The hot days lead to long evenings outside reconnecting with family and friends. What better way to get together for a meal than to take advantage of the gorgeous weather with dinner on your deck? An outdoor kitchen is your key to spring, summer and fall entertaining, and allows you to enjoy the comradery while cooking. Whether you're the king of the grill or the queen of drinks whipped up in a blender, outdoor entertaining gets even better when you have the right accessories for your style. Here are five reasons why your family will fall in love with having an outdoor kitchen. 

1. Entertain for Hours

With an outdoor kitchen, you can pre-stock the area with everything that you need for a great event. Friends and family members can gather together to taste tidbits as they come off the grill and ensure that everyone's dinner is cooked to perfection. 

2. Save On Your Electric Bill

It can be surprising how much it raises the overall temperature of your home when your kitchen stays busy. The air conditioner has to work extra hard in the hot summer sun, and even worse if you're cooking and pumping out lots of hot air from the stove or oven. Move these activities outdoors, and you'll save loads on your electric bill!

3. Stay Fresh and Clean

Grilling is an activity that works best outside, and when you're able to move all of the odd food smells away from your home, you're saving people from the odors of indoor cooking. The fabrics in your chairs and your carpeting will eventually take on the scents of the foods cooked in your home. Combat this issue by taking your cooking show on the road — to the back porch!

4.  Save Your Feet and Knees

Hauling your food and cooking utensils back and forth between your kitchen and the back deck or porch can be a real pain — literally! If you're suffering from any kind of feet and knee issues, going up and down the steps or through your home multiple times can be a chore. Plus, there's always the possibility of falling with unsteady handfuls of items that are stacked high.

5. Boost Your Resale Value

Outdoor kitchens are highly prized by home buyers, so why not give your home's resale value a boost? Adding an outdoor kitchen is a reasonable investment that pays off not only in your overall enjoyment of your home but also in your ability to make a sale in the future. 

When you're ready to get started, Amanda Plumbing Sewer & Drain can provide you with the hassle-free installation and maintenance that you deserve. Our service professionals are incredibly familiar with outdoor kitchen plumbing and gas lines. Our excavating crew will help you ensure that gas line placement is safe. Get started on your project today by calling us at 740-369-5161 or fill out our quick online contact form.