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GpaVader
08-10-2022, 07:11 AM
We just finished our Patio and have been looking around for a counter that has storage to put next to it. We have an Egg that will sit next to that so I want someplace to store charcoal and give us some counter top to set things down. I don't want to go custom I am too cheap. Any suggestions. I've done Goggle searches and found a couple mail order only. Hoping to find something local.

Thanks

Papa_lecki
08-10-2022, 07:14 AM
Depending on the complexity, i would price out a custom build, you might be surprised.

JohnN
08-10-2022, 09:02 AM
I use a storage box that I got at Home Depot. Plastic but very sturdy and has weathered just fine.

Search Results for outdoor storage at The Home Depot (https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage-Organization-Outdoor-Storage-Patio-Storage-Deck-Boxes/N-5yc1vZbtz1/Ntk-google/Ntt-outdoor+storage?Ntx=mode+matchpartialmax&NCNI-5&visNavSearch=outdoor%20storage)

Boogie
08-10-2022, 06:55 PM
Look at Keter Unity w/stainless top, storage and wheels. Great serving/prep table and reasonable price. Makes TV stand for Lanai also. Love ours.

DAVES
08-10-2022, 08:06 PM
We just finished our Patio and have been looking around for a counter that has storage to put next to it. We have an Egg that will sit next to that so I want someplace to store charcoal and give us some counter top to set things down. I don't want to go custom I am too cheap. Any suggestions. I've done Goggle searches and found a couple mail order only. Hoping to find something local.

Thanks

Talking about cheap. I no longer have a charcoal grill BUT when I did I would put out the coals with water, let them dry and used them again. Coals are good for about three uses. To light them I had one of those chimney things mine was made by someone out of stainless steel by someone likely working at one of the government shops. To light the coals, old candles work fine and do not add chemical taste to your food.
If, you find something mail order but would like ,to buy it local. you have the name of the product. It is easy to research local dealers. Too many people. I too have done it, go into a store, take the salesman's time and then buy it mail order. We then wonder why we cannot get service.

GpaVader
08-11-2022, 07:30 AM
Talking about cheap. I no longer have a charcoal grill BUT when I did I would put out the coals with water, let them dry and used them again. Coals are good for about three uses. To light them I had one of those chimney things mine was made by someone out of stainless steel by someone likely working at one of the government shops. To light the coals, old candles work fine and do not add chemical taste to your food.
If, you find something mail order but would like ,to buy it local. you have the name of the product. It is easy to research local dealers. Too many people. I too have done it, go into a store, take the salesman's time and then buy it mail order. We then wonder why we cannot get service.

Thanks for the responses from everyone. I'm not cheap, my wife prefers the taste of charcoal so we got a Primo grill (like a green egg) so they are not cheap... I had my heart set on getting a Green Egg Table and putting it in there but I need the storage too. Here is a link: https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/grills-and-smokers/grill-grates-grids/8773681 Maybe I just have to get that and bin like suggested up top.

JSR22
08-11-2022, 07:48 AM
Thanks for the responses from everyone. I'm not cheap, my wife prefers the taste of charcoal so we got a Primo grill (like a green egg) so they are not cheap... I had my heart set on getting a Green Egg Table and putting it in there but I need the storage too. Here is a link: https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/grills-and-smokers/grill-grates-grids/8773681 Maybe I just have to get that and bin like suggested up top.

Our green egg is in a nest purchased from ACE.

Toymeister
08-11-2022, 09:02 AM
Talking about cheap. I no longer have a charcoal grill BUT when I did I would put out the coals with water, let them dry and used them again. Coals are good for about three uses. To light them I had one of those chimney things mine was made by someone out of stainless steel by someone likely working at one of the government shops. To light the coals, old candles work fine and do not add chemical taste to your food.

I am nominating you for Retiredguy123's "I am frugal but you are cheap" award for 2022.

I won for 2021 but you have me beat this year.

GpaVader
08-11-2022, 10:17 AM
I am nominating you for Retiredguy123's "I am frugal but you are cheap" award for 2022.

I won for 2021 but you have me beat this year.

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retiredguy123
08-11-2022, 11:30 AM
Talking about cheap. I no longer have a charcoal grill BUT when I did I would put out the coals with water, let them dry and used them again. Coals are good for about three uses. To light them I had one of those chimney things mine was made by someone out of stainless steel by someone likely working at one of the government shops. To light the coals, old candles work fine and do not add chemical taste to your food.
If, you find something mail order but would like ,to buy it local. you have the name of the product. It is easy to research local dealers. Too many people. I too have done it, go into a store, take the salesman's time and then buy it mail order. We then wonder why we cannot get service.
I know a woman who gets three cups of coffee from one Keurig K-cup.