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Made in America: Weber Grills
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Born in the 1950s, they are the recipe, the smell, the taste of American summers - Weber Grills. George Stephen came up with the idea when he was looking for a way to cook a better slab of ribs. That's when inspiration struck. Stephen cut a buoy in half and invented the Weber Grill. He traveled around the country with his new invention cooking for anyone who was willing to taste test. More

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The joy of natural gas, it's here aplenty
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America now has plenty of the most versatile of the hydrocarbons - more versatile than coal, and oil. It is natural gas; and it is going to change the face of America remarkably quickly, whether it is used to make electricity for electric cars or is burned directly in cars. Natural gas is the new oil, maybe the new gold, and certainly the most exciting energy development in a long time. More

Lead paint law claims first contractor
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The Enivronmental Protection Agency filed a complaint against a Maine contractor for violating Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting requirements designed to protect children from exposure to lead-based paint.
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World's largest wood pellet plant opens in Georgia
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Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced the grand opening of Georgia Biomass - a $175 million wood pellet production plant in Waycross, in Georgia's Ware County. The project was announced in January 2010 and is the result of collaboration between RWE Innogy of Germany and BMC of Sweden that created 85 jobs. The facility is expected to produce 750,000 metric tons of wood coal annually that will be exported to power plants in Europe. More

Indiana's first wood boiler rules take effect, affects thousands
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Indiana's first rules regulating the smoky emissions released by the outdoor wood-burning furnaces used by thousands of Indiana homeowners took effect May 18. The rules that won a state panel's final approval in March affect an estimated 8,000 Indiana residents who use the wood-stoked furnaces to heat their homes during cold weather. Wood burned inside those furnaces heats water that's then tapped to both warm homes and provide hot water. More

Patio/Barbecue News


Patio products more practical, posher
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The patio furniture industry is evolving into more comfortable and plush furniture, says a retailer who specializes in the products. Consumers are also spending more money on their patio furniture, and are looking for furniture that is maintenance-free. More

How to buy a grill
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The snow has melted, the robins are back, and it's time to recycle that old piece of junk out back and get serious about amping up your outdoor cooking chops. But an online search or a trip to the big box store can be daunting. There are too many grills to count, too many options. More

What's new in outdoor living
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Spring has finally sprung and it's time to give thought to your outdoor furniture, accessories and other elements that make outdoor living fun and comfortable. With Memorial Day just around the corner, time is of the essence to give your outdoor space a good spring cleaning or revamp what you've got. The trend this year in outdoor living and entertaining is the use of accent lighting. More

Creative ways to admire fire
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People have been congregating around a fire since men lived in caves. The fire pit is the modern approach to the safety and comfort of the campfire. But fire pits now come designer-inspired and high-tech custom. They can be more than a cast iron bowl filled with wood. More

Fire at the table brings a spark to outdoor life
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What's new in home decor beyond the back door? The outdoor room continues to evolve, as homeowners place a high value on open-air living and seek to integrate it into their lifestyles. It is seen as a way of extending living space and transforming the home into a high-end cocoon. More
 


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