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    Great Grills for Small Spaces: Finding the Best Grill For Your Smaller Patio or Balcony

    by Bob Kardos
    Great Grills for Small Spaces:  Finding the Best Grill For Your Smaller Patio or Balcony

    Summer is coming and few things are more satisfying than spending time outside cooking for family and friends on the grill. The trouble for some of us is that we don't have a lot of space to work with. Whether you live in an apartment, condo or just don't have a big patio, that doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a good cookout. So how can we grill like a pro with such limited space? What grills are going to provide the best value in a smaller package?

    Choosing the Best Grill For Your Space

    Finding the right grill for your space comes down to a few basic things. First, you’ll need to see how much area you have available to set up your grill. Next, consider how many people you’ll be cooking for and how often. Finally, decide how much money you want to invest in a grill. (You do get what you pay for!) Here are 3 solid options: One for the value-conscious consumer, one for casual griller/entertainer and one for the hard core griller who will give their grill a serious workout 12 months out of the year.

    Great Grills for Small Spaces:  Finding the Best Grill For Your Smaller Patio or Balcony

    Weber 741001 Original Kettle 22-Inch Charcoal Grill: $99.00

    Rugged, reliable, a true time-tested classic; plus nothing beats the smell of hot coals on a cool summer night. This grill is your best bang for the buck. Not only is it the perfect size for your small space, it’s less than $100! What's not to like?

    Great Grills for Small Spaces:  Finding the Best Grill For Your Smaller Patio or Balcony

    Weber Q-series grills: $169 - $399

    Colorful and super portable, ranging in sizes from a compact tabletop to a full-sized freestanding, this grill has been the preferred choice for compact grilling anywhere from the beach to the patio to the balcony. These grills have premium features at budget-friendly prices. These include:

    - Infinite control burner valve which allows you to choose the perfect temperature

    - Two folding work tables with tool hooks to give added work space and storage

    - The Grill Out handle light which illuminates your grill for nighttime cooking

    - Cart tank screen to keep the propane tank out of view

    The Q-series grills come in 8 vibrant colors so that your grill stands out just like your food!

    Great Grills for Small Spaces:  Finding the Best Grill For Your Smaller Patio or Balcony

    The Lynx Sedona Series L400PSF-LP - A Serious Grill for Serious Grilling and Entertaining: $2361.00

    Do you grill out more than you eat in? Are looking for the perfect sear on your steak? Do you demand performance and reliability out of your grill? Are you short on space? Look no further than the Sedona Series L400PSF-LP grill by Lynx. It packs maximum performance into a compact 24-inch package, providing exceptional grilling as well as searing on its infrared broil element. This Lynx grill offers more features than grills twice the size that cost twice the price. Features include:

    - One Stainless Steel burner and one ProSear Burner (total 46,000 BTUs)

    - 575-sq.-in. cooking surface (398 primary, 177 secondary)

    - Time tested spark ignition system with battery backup

    - Controls backlit by blue LEDs and Halogen grill surface lights

    - Lynx Hood Assist Kit with analog temperature guage mounted into the hood

    - Stainless steel grilling grates above with ceramic briquettes below facilitate even radiant heat distribution

    Built to last, Lynx grills will outperform other similar grills for decades to come.

    Your Budget, Your Choice!

    You don't have to spend a fortune to buy a good compact grill. All it takes is a little knowledge (that's what we're here for), a little space, a little money and a lot of passion for grilling and entertaining. Stop into Don's Appliances to find your ideal grill. We'd love to help.