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5 Healthy Grilling Tips

If you made a New Years resolution to eat healthily then you are in luck. That’s because healthier grilling may help you fulfill that “new you” goal for in the new year. There are wide-ranging benefits to using a high-quality gas grill to prepare meals and appetizers that allow home chefs to steer clear of many of the saturated fats that lower the health benefits of otherwise excellent nutri...

Grilling is Easier Than Ever For Those Who Don't Normally Cook

One of the best ways to spend a nice summer afternoon is on your very own patio grilling up a great meal. Traditionally, most people have considered grilling to be a role that is taken on by a man or patriarch as a family. While many men truly love to grill out and prepare a great (or not so great) meal for their family, grilling has expanded to all members of the family. Nowadays, anyone can...

7 Tips for Grilling Outdoors this Winter

Grilling has long been considered a summertime activity, but you can actually grill just about anytime during the year -- even in the winter. Grilled food is often healthier than food prepared with other cooking methods, which can be a refreshing change from heavy holiday meals. Here are 7 tips for grilling in the winter.     1. Shield Your Grill from the Wind If Possible If you can move ...

5 Tips for Grilling Lobster Tail this Holiday Season

During this holiday season, coming up with a fun and unique meal to entertain family and friends is a great idea. One meal that will be enjoyed and appreciated by anyone is lobster tail. While you could boil or bake a lobster tail, it is much more enjoyable and delicious if you cook it out on your outdoor grill. There are five tips that should be followed when you are going to grill your lobs...

3 Tricks To Ensure Proper Outdoor Heater Placement

Outdoor heaters are a hot trending item for homeowners that want to extend the season and businesses interested in attracting patrons year-round. In order to maximize the return on investment on leading commercial brands such as AEI’s Patio Comfort and Sunglo natural gas heaters, and the Infratech or Sunpak electric heaters, business owners are tasked with maximizing heat disbursement efficie...

5 Life Hacks To Turn Your Patio Into A home

There are multiple ways to create a private escape for lounging and entertaining right in your own backyard. Regardless of the size of your outdoor area, you can create a stylish and inviting outdoor cooking and patio space. Founded in 1966, our goal at AEI has always been to provide our customers with the perfect outdoor heating and cooking equipment. The right equipment and set up ensures a...

Find and Download AEI Product Manuals

Having a home patio heater or outdoor gas grill can be a great addition to any outdoor living space. These can help to ensure that you and your guests are able to stay comfortable outside during chilly evenings while also enjoying a finely-grilled meal. For your grill or heater to work well, you will need to have it set up properly and know how to utlize it to its fullest.  These gas grills p...

Resort-ready community grills help burn the competition!

For those in the leisure industry, the booming economy may have opened Pandora’s Box because even top-tier resorts are facing increased competition for guests. These days, everyday Americans and international visitors have more discretionary income, and vacation destinations are tasked with upping their game by including amenities such as community grills. Grills for resorts are trending for ...

The Ultimate Outdoor Thanksgiving BBQ Feast

The Thanksgiving holiday is a great time of year to spend with friends and family. During this holiday season, you may want to entertain your loved ones in a more unique setting. As opposed to sitting around a stuffy dining room table, you could consider enjoying a relaxing afternoon and evening in your outdoor living space. If you are thinking about entertaining your friends and family for...

6 Tips for Buying a Grill That Will Last

Nothing is better than spending a night outside making a great meal with your very own grill. If you enjoy grilling and making some great food, you will soon realize how important it is to have a quality grill. While many people choose to purchase a lower-priced grill, it often makes far more sense to buy a higher-quality grill that will last for much longer and provide you with a much better...

Choosing The Right Heater And Mounting Option For Any Outdoor Location

There is a heater for everyone and every situation! Some heaters have different benefits over each other, but which heater is right for you will depend on your situation, location, and your specific needs. With the variety of sizes available, along with a multitude of design choices, you may decide you need or want more than one kind of outdoor heater. Here are some key differences in the v...

Wow Your Friends This Fall With These Creative Grilling Techniques

Grilling is often thought of as a summer-only method of cooking. Sure, it plays an important role in summer activities (swimming and a cookout, anyone?), but that doesn't mean you have to put your grill up as soon as the leaves start to change color. Use your grill this fall to create mouthwatering autumn-inspired dishes and show your friends who the real grill master is. The First Step W...