recteq Releases an Innovative Vertical Pellet Smoker that Can Grill
recteq Releases an Innovative Vertical Pellet Smoker that Can Grill Image Credit (Cookout News.com) No company is as dedicated to wood pellet cooking as recteq. They have every type of pellet grill imaginable, even a pellet fueled griddle. Well, they have almost every type available. The one cooker missing from their line-up is a vertical […]
Outdoor Kitchen Spend is Increasing, and it’s Not From Inflation
Outdoor Kitchen Spend is Increasing, and it’s Not From Inflation Image Credit (Cookout News.com) RTA Outdoor Living just released a cost study that shows consumers are spending more on their outdoor kitchens. The median RTA outdoor kitchen order rose to $19,355 in 2026 from $16,409 in 2025, a 17.9% increase. The cause of the increase […]
Recteq Inks Licensing Deal with MLB, Releases MLB Grills and BBQ Products
Recteq Inks Licensing Deal with MLB, Releases MLB Grills and BBQ Products Image Credit (Cookout News.com) Pellet grill brand recteq has a new licensing deal for fans of baseball and grilling. They’ve partnered with the MLB on offering logos of all 30 baseball teams on grills and grill accessories. The customization can be added for […]
Outdoor Automated Shades Are Sprouting Up Everywhere
Outdoor Automated Shades Are Sprouting Up Everywhere The warmer weather is here, and so are opportunities for smart home dealers to sell devices and technology that put backyards front and center, including automated outdoor shades. In greater numbers, homeowners are turning to automated shades to make maximum use of their outdoor spaces and turn backyards […]
Napoleon Releases New Prestige Pro Gas Grills with Touchscreen Control
Napoleon Releases New Prestige Pro Gas Grills with Touchscreen Control Just after releasing a new griddle and a new Freestyle grill, Napoleon announced that they’re releasing a new Prestige Pro gas grill. The Prestige line is the top of the food chain for Napoleon and the Prestige Pro is the top of the top. Touchscreen Control […]
Michigan House Passes Bill to Ban Bans on Nat Gas and Propane
Michigan House Passes Bill to Ban Bans on Nat Gas and Propane There’s been a push in recent years towards using electricity for home heating and household appliances. Legislation in various states has been introduced, or passed, to restrict the use of natural gas and propane. That’s an important issue with the live-fire industry given the popularity […]
7 Outdoor Lighting Trends that Aren’t Worth the Investment, Experts Say
7 Outdoor Lighting Trends that Aren’t Worth the Investment, Experts Say The right ambience can make a big difference. Outdoor lighting can completely reshape how you experience your backyard. The right fixtures will highlight textures, draw attention to key features, and make evenings safer and more inviting. However, not every form of illumination delivers on […]
Frigidaire Bets Big on At-Home Pizza Boom wth New Countertop Oven
Frigidaire Bets Big on At-Home Pizza Boom wth New Countertop Oven Pizza may be timeless, but how Americans want to cook it is changing fast. With restaurant prices climbing and home cooking surging, the at-home pizza market has become one of the hottest corners of the $56 billion North American pizza industry. Frigidaire is the […]
Charbroil Pro Series Grill Review – It Grills and Griddles with Ease
Charbroil Pro Series Grill Review – It Grills and Griddles with Ease I tried the Charbroil Commercial Series 4-burner grill previously and liked the versatility and build quality. I wanted to see if that translated to its little brother, the Pro Series 2-burner, so Charbroil sent me on to try out. The Charbroil Pro Series 2-burner grill is an […]
Traeger Adds the Pro+ Model to the Woodridge Pellet Grill Line-Up
Traeger Adds the Pro+ Model to the Woodridge Pellet Grill Line-Up At the beginning of the year Traeger introduced the Woodridge pellet grill which replaced their extremely popular Pro 575. It’s at an important price point for Traeger because it was the entry into their connected grills. With how feature rich the Woodridge is, I even wondered […]