Design & Builds

Jupiter Grill Care Guide: How to Maintain Your Grill
6 min read Your Jupiter grill, side burner, and refrigerator are engineered to live outside — built to stand up to salt, heat, and coastal air. A few simple habits, done at the right moments, keep them looking and performing...
How to Care for Stainless Steel: What Damages It (and What Doesn't)
4 min read Stainless steel protects itself with an invisible layer that renews itself when the surface is kept clean. Harsh pads and chemicals break that layer down and actually invite rust — which means most of the damage people...
Off-Season Care: Getting Ready for Winter
4 min read However mild or harsh your winter actually gets, a little end-of-season attention makes a real difference in how your Jupiter appliances perform when you fire them back up in spring. Here's what we recommend before you close...
A Lakefront Kitchen You Never Have to Leave
5 min read Some patios have a view. This one has a lake, a screened pool, and — as of this build — a reason to actually spend the evening outside.  The Space Before A wide, freshly laid stone patio,...
The Backyard That Finally Gets Used
4 min read Most backyards have a space like this one — a patch of patio that never quite gets used. This is what happened when we turned one into the heart of the backyard, through our Free Custom Design...
How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Actually Cost?
5 min read If you've been asking whether an outdoor kitchen is worth it, the next question is usually "okay, so what does this actually cost me?" Here's a straight answer, with real numbers. What Actually Drives the Cost A few...
Does an Outdoor Kitchen Increase Your Home's Value?
6 min read If you're weighing an outdoor kitchen, the value question usually comes up fast — right after "what will I actually use it for." Here's an honest look at both sides: what the numbers say, and what actually...
4 Questions We Hear All the Time — Answered
3 min read Thinking about an outdoor kitchen usually comes with the same handful of questions. Here's what we tell you when you ask us directly. "Is there a layout that works for my space?" Great spaces come from smart...
Party-Ready in Weeks: The Case for Pre-set Islands
3 min read Not every backyard project needs months of decisions. Sometimes you just want a great island, installed fast, so you can actually start using it. That's exactly what Pre-set Islands are built for. Every Pre-set Island ships complete....
Design Process Demystified: What Actually Happens in a Free Design Consultation
4 min read "Custom" can sound intimidating — like it means unlimited decisions, unlimited budget, and an unlimited timeline. It doesn't. Here's exactly what happens when you book a free design consultation, so you know what you're walking into before...
Built for All Weather, Wherever
4 min read An outdoor kitchen isn't judged on day one. It's judged on year five — after rainstorms, a few brutal winters, and more sun exposure than almost anything else in your backyard. WeatherStrong is built for exactly that,...
The Details That Matter: How to Choose Your Door Style
4 min read One of the best things about a WeatherStrong island is that it doesn't have to look "outdoor" at all. Built like the kitchen cabinetry you already know from inside your home — but engineered to thrive outside...