It may be cold outside now, but warmer weather is right around the corner. It's a great time to dream about adding a few outdoor upgrades to your home. One of the most useful, yet less common, improvements you can make to your home is building a kitchen outside on your deck or patio.

Why is an Outdoor Kitchen Such a Great Addition?

• Make it easy to entertain. Are you looking for a way to prepare food for a large group of friends without missing out on any of the action? When you cook outside, you'll always be right in the middle of the party. An outdoor kitchen makes cooking more social, and you can always expect your guests to lend a hand when needed. 
• Save money on electricity. Outside, you'll be cooking with appliances fueled by propane or natural gas, instead of less efficient electric ones in your kitchen. Since you're cooking outside, you can also turn off your energy draining AC. The less money you spend on utility bills means the more money you'll have for entertaining. It is a win-win situation.
• Reduce unwanted food smells and stop your smoke detector from going off all the time. Grilled food is delicious but preparing it can create a smoky environment which lingers for days and might set off your smoke detector. When you cook outside, there are no more unpleasant smells inside your home, and you will fight a blaring smoke detector ever again. 

• Cut down on the foot traffic in and out of your home. When the food is inside but the party is outside, it means people are going to constantly walk through your house. Apart from tracking in dirt and mud, it's inconvenient and increases the chance of slips, falls, and stains. Storing, cooking and serving everything outside is a much safer and more convenient solution. 
• Increase the value of your home. An outdoor kitchen is an amenity that many homebuyers have on their wish list when choosing their next home. In fact, it has one of the best ROI for all outdoor improvements with average homeowners recouping almost the entire cost of the outdoor kitchen when they sell the property. In the meantime, just think of all the fun it will offer you and your family.

Are you ready to build your outdoor kitchen? Hire professionals to take care of all your gas and plumbing needs. Amanda Plumbing Sewer & Drain can install gas lines, drains, and pipes to get your dream kitchen up and running. Since 1995, residents in the Columbus area have depended on Amanda Plumbing Sewer & Drain for prompt and friendly service. Call 740-369-5161 to find out how they can help you.