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Q: Should you buy or build an outdoor fireplace?

• <div><p>Deciding whether to buy a prebuilt fireplace kit or build one from scratch comes down to aesthetics, available space, and budget. Many homeowners like the convenience and lower cost of prebuilt options&mdash;around <b>$1,500</b>&mdash;versus the involved planning and construction of a larger fireplace. Another bonus: you can usually move prebuilt units. Custom projects are more common when homeowners have access to a larger budget and more area in the yard to place the fireplace. </p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest way to build an outdoor kitchen?

• <div><p>The least expensive way to build an outdoor kitchen is to start small and use an existing patio space as close to the house as possible. If you have access to appliances that you can reuse or have the carpentry skills for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/diy-outdoor-kitchen-cabinets.htm">DIY outdoor kitchen cabinets</a>, that will save the most cash. Otherwise, start with a few basics and work towards your dream kitchen by adding a little each year.</p></div>

Q: What kind of bricks do you need for a brick oven?

• <div><p>Use fire bricks for a brick pizza oven. These bricks are typically used for fireplaces and chimneys as they can withstand high temperatures from heat sources. If you attempt to use any other kind of bricks, it&rsquo;s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case&mdash;and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case. </p></div>

Q: Do you need planning permission for an outdoor kitchen?

• <div><p>In many cases, you will not need permits to install an outdoor kitchen because it&rsquo;s not usually considered a permanent structure and doesn&rsquo;t require a foundation. If you run natural gas lines to a grill, plumbing lines to an outdoor sink, or electrical lines for lighting and power, your contractor will likely need to pull permits.</p><p>However, every municipality is different, so you should defer to a professional outdoor kitchen contractor to confirm which portions of your outdoor kitchen project require building permits.</p></div>

Q: How can I save money when installing an outdoor kitchen?

• <div><p>Outdoor kitchens can quickly get expensive, but there are a few things you can do to help keep costs down, including the following:</p><ul><li><p>You can build on an existing patio to reduce the cost of a new foundation.</p></li><li><p>Opt out of a sink and stick with a built-in propane or charcoal grill to save on utility line installation costs.</p></li><li><p>You can tackle the parts of the project that are DIYable, like finishing cabinets, installing fixtures, and building seating.</p></li><li><p>Keep your kitchen small and make a big impact with proper planning and upgrading the essential components instead.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Last update on October 18, 2025

Reviewed in November 2023
Stefan Construction gave us a very reasonable bid for a kitchen remodel. They did the work and we're very happy with how it turned out. They replaced our kitchen cabinets, counter, installed a sink, patched some drywall, painted, and replaced a screen door. They were very responsive, and...
Stefan Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2023
Chris and team pre-wired my kitchen and my outdoor patio for a sound system. And then came back a couple weeks/months later to complete the install post the renovation. He checked in along the way to see where we were on renovation progress so that he could best schedule for his guys to come for...
Trifecto Audio Video
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Reviewed in January 2023
Skyfall completely remodeled our kitchen and transformed it from an old, dingy-looking kitchen to a beautiful, modern one. Skyfall did an outstanding job. I love it. They also rebuilt my bedroom wall and added a pocket door so it connected directly to my bathroom.
Dreamscape Building Group
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Reviewed in December 2022
Jack has performed multiple jobs for us at our house. This review is long overdue. Initially, Blazer electric has completed majority of the electric in our unfinished basement which required running conduit to install recessed lighting and multiple outlets. In addition, they have replaced...
Blazer Electric Co
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Reviewed in May 2019
We couldn't have been happier with what Tom Peloquin from Kitchen Magician in Crystal Lake, Illinois, did with our kitchen. We had 24-year-old white kitchen cabinets that were dingy and worn. Tom took our cabinet doors and painstakingly sanded them down and repainted them, matching them to the...
Kitchen Magician Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
It went very well, Joe and Matt were able to finish these projects in the time-frame we needed before we moved in and so we could have operating bathrooms. We will be hiring them again for our next project in the kitchen and building out a porch off kitchen..
Brothers Unlimited
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Reviewed in November 2013
They replaced 6 electrical outlets, fixed a kitchen exhaust fan and installed an outdoor light above my garage. It all went very well and the electrician kept me informed every step of the way.
Sound Construction Inc
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Reviewed in October 2012
We moved into a large home with a huge kitchen. The cabinets were great quality but needed some updating. Dave and his team did an amazing job painting them in espresso and antique white. they look absolutely incredible!!! We looked at pictures online to help us choose the exact shade of white...
Save Wood Kitchen Cabinet Refinishers
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Reviewed in July 2012
We believe the owner of Kitchen Village went our of his way to refer us to Chris Vance of Vance Remodeling and Handiwork who did an excellent job for us.
Kitchen Village
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Reviewed in August 2010
The owner seemed liked he had a lot of experience with kitchens.
Ultimate Kitchen Design LLC
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