Reviews about Outdoor Living

Gotmeatwilleat says "bbq pro more like raw food pro" about BBQ Pro Barrel Smoker with Offset Firebox

Gotmeatwilleat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:40:26 GMT

This thing sucks food would get cooked faster in the sun put a brisket on and 11 hours later had to put in the oven to finish had side box so hot the paint pealed off and it would not get over 160 degrees this grill should be recalled but the manufacture just tells you you need to play with the stack I told them this is not my first rodeo but it was my last bbq pro and I took it back 5 days later hope sears got somewhere with them good luck to all who buy one keep your receipt so you can take it back the only good reviews must be from people who sell this grill don't say I hadn't warn you Thanks

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kmtman says "Great Infrared grill and Great price!" about Kenmore 3 Burner Grill with Infra-Red Cooking

kmtman — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:04:57 GMT

Wonderful infrared grill. I used this grill at a friend's about a month ago and I plan to purchase it when it goes on sale over Thanksgiving. It cooked the food very evenly and it was great to see the nice sear marks both on our steaks and chicken. I was also amazed on how easy it was to clean. Not sure about some of the other reviews stating difficulty, I assume they didn't read the manual that came with it. All they had to do when done grilling was turn it to high for 10-15 minutes. We then went back out, let the grates cool a little then shake the ash off. It was wonderful. No brushes needed to get into the crevises or anything. Amazing grill, can't wait to get it.

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WHAM says "GREAT SERVICE" about KENMORE 122.16648900

WHAM — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:36:29 GMT

I purchased a Gas Grill about 4 years ago with a service plan that I had just renewed. It was a 5 burner Stainless Steel Sears Kenmore gas grill. Since I use the grill thru the entire year, it needed some work done. The inside was rusting out ( stainless ?) and the burners were not lighting properly. I called the Sears service center to set up at at home service call. I explained the problem and the person I spoke to said I did not need a service call, she would send me the grate and a couple other parts. When I received the parts they were not all sent, but I already had the grill apart and noticed a few other parts were corroded. I called again, explained the wrong parts and order new parts. Well the wrong parts came. This was now going on 4-5 weeks in the beginning of the summer. It took me 5 times of ordering parts and calling ( once I was sent 5 brass side burners) . My wife's birthday was coming up and we always have a cook out. They finally sent someone...

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krdort says "Can't stand the cold." about Kenmore 84 in. Gas Grill Cover, Tan

krdort — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:40:19 GMT

I purchased one of these covers for my new Kenmore gas grill a couple of years ago, and while I will agree that the cover is nice and heavy and unaffected by strong winds, I have found that the material gets stiff and susceptible to tearing in cold weather. I experienced a couple of tears in the material when removing or replacing the cover over the grill when temperatures were near 40 or below, and these have expanded to the point where I now need to replace the cover. It's not that the cover is too tight - there's plenty of excess material. I just caught it on one of the side trays and it easily ripped. I will be looking for something that holds up better in the colder weather we can experience in northern Illinois.

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uxbridge689 says "its a nice grill for the price" about Kenmore 2 Burner Gas Grill w/ Sideburner

uxbridge689 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:05:38 GMT

my hubby wanted a new grill so i finally said lets go look at them.

we came across this one it seemed to be a nice grill.

it took a while to put it together( after I told him he had the legs on the wrong side it went allot faster) LOL but after it was a nice sturdy grill.

Then he finally realized that you can not add lava rocks to it and now he wants to return it. ( because he can cook inside on the stove or in the oven and get the same result/ taste. he needs to find a gas grill with lava rocks. or a charcoal grill that has a gas side burner. as that was the hole reason of buying this one was he wanted one with a side burner.

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Kenni says "We love it!" about Outdoor Bar set

Kenni — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:25:39 GMT

Over the late summer I was walking through the mall when I saw, sitting out front of Sears, the exact outdoor Bar set that we have been looking for. I was even more pleased that it was 50% off! Everyone in Sears were very helpfull, especially the two men that helped me load it into my truck.

We have alot of get togethers at our house, and everyone has aked where we bought the bar set and i'm very excited to say SEARS!!!

Whenever we need a major appliance, outdoor furniture or lawn mowers, we have always shopped at Sears, and we will continue to shop at Sears.

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unhappycustomer33 says "looks great - does not get hot enough to cook (see the problem)" about Kenmore Red 3-Burner Gas Grill with Side Burner

unhappycustomer33 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:25:35 GMT

Kenmore model #720-0679R 3 burner grill

I have the an issue with the lack of heat being kept inside the cooking compartment. I can't get the grill much above 400F. That is upon start-up and once I start cooking, when you have to open and close the cover to check on what you are cooking you have all you can do to maintain 300F. I had the Sears service man check it out. Conclusion, the hood is a bad design. When we closed of the back side of the hood off the cooking compartment jumped to 600F in less than 5 minutes. The feedback from the manufacturer is that the unit is not designed to go above 400F. That is not good, I can't even get it hot enough to burn off the previous grilling residue.

The salesman was not real enthusiastic about giving me my money back! I purchased the maintenance agreement with the grill, maybe I should call them on a weekly basis to come fix it.

If rating from 1-10, I give this unit a 10 for looks and a 2 for functionallity!

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Searsash says "Perfect!" about Weber One-touch Kettle

Searsash — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:17:07 GMT

I would much rather have this Weber grill than any other grill. Nothing can beat the taste of charcoal grilled food! Not even the fanciest... most expensive... gas grill in the world! I have a weber charcoal grill that is probably about ten years old and works as good as new! Steaks taste amazing fresh off the grill with corn on the cob, and a potato! We also love to make fish on the grill either in foil packets with citrus fruits sliced up, or a whole fillet of fresh salmon with the skin on one side and lemon pepper seasoning or teriyaki! Yum!

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MichaelHughes says "Destroyed itself the first time it got rained on." about Garden Oasis Laurel Park 12 Ft. x 10 Ft. gazebo with net, bar table and 2 stools

MichaelHughes — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:09:41 GMT

This Laurel Park 12x10 gazebo looked great, loved the built in bar and the stools that came with it. Before purchasing it, I went comparison shopping and read the reviews online - all favorable. So I purchased the gazebo online and waited for it to be shipped to my local store. I spent the next couple of weekends making my deck bigger to accomodate the gazebo, and when the gazebo arrived I spent another weekend putting it together. It looked fantastic.That was in the middle of July.

8 weeks later in the third week of September, the gazebos roof has caved in, the support arms for the roof snapped, and tore the canopy to shreds. We had a mild rain last night - nothing anywhere near enough to justify damage to anything. I've noticed the canopy collecting water before - but the rain last night was so light - it didnt seem to warrant worrying about it.

This gazebo suffers from a bad design, combined with cheap inferior materials - this gazebo is not worth the cost, the time, the effort, or...

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ZMan1951 says "I am very satisfied with my Kenmore 5-burner grill!" about Kenmore 5-Burner Gas Grill with Back Burner and Ceramic Side Burner

ZMan1951 — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:14:00 GMT

My wife and I bought the Kenmore 5-burner grill when it was on sale and have been very satisfied with it. It has a good enamel paint coating that provides protection as it sits outside our patio subject to exposure to rain. We bought a canvas cover for it but it still is subject to the moisture and humidity. We converted the grill from the propane tank to our natural gas line with little problem. The grill has the capacity to cook a lot of items at one time and the grates are fairly easy to clean.

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eph says "Returned after repeated failure" about The Weather Channel Wireless Rain Gauge

eph — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:10:15 GMT

First rain after I installed the Weather Channel Wireless Rain gauge it registered 27". The last 7" registered while I was eating breakfast outside. I re-leveled and re-installed. I called the manufacturer and ran their test. My results in dry weather were spot-on. The next rain I got about 2/3 of the actual amount on the gauge. Ran their test again, and it was spot on. The next rain my glass gauge got 2.6". All the local weather stations were 2.5-1.8". The weather channel wireless got 1.47". My conclusion: It works well in dry weather, but is totally inadequate in the rain.

I took it back to Sears. I got all the product price, most of the sales tax, and none of the freight. So I'm out $5 and 5 hours.

You too can be sadder but wiser!

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msvonroden says "Thr Pro Barrel Smoker/Grill is AWSOME." about BBQ Pro Barrel Smoker with Offset Firebox

msvonroden — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:05:39 GMT

The BBQ Pro Smoker Grill is one of the best purchases I have made in a long time. I had shopped around at other retailers and the big home stores with no luck. I walked into my K-Mart store and saw this grill. I made my mind up at that point to purchase the grill. I got it hame and within an hour I had it together, with my sons help. The next day I seasoned and cured the grill as I have done with all my grills. The first meal I prepared on my new grill were steaks and they turned out great. I would love to tell you that is because of my cooking ability, But alot of it was the grill. The grill for the price is consturcted vey well and I like the iron grates that came with it rather than the coated ones you generaly get when you buy a new grill. I am looking ahead to the a fall, and winter full of great grilling. (In Florida we can grill in the winter without a jacket/parka:) ) Anyway I just want everyone to know if you like to grill and smoke this grill is a must. Great price and good quality.......

thatmanguy says "Amazing features and saves you lots of hassle!" about Kenmore 3-Burner LP Gas Grill with Removable Grate System

thatmanguy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:36:21 GMT

This is basically a down to earth grill with a simple, ingenious system that will save you time and hassle.

Basically, instead of having separate dishes to marinate and serve your meat, you use the removeable grate of the grill!

There is a dish pan and cover that the grate fits right into. You put your fixings on there and marinate for however long you want to. Go heat up your grill, and voila! Use the special tool to place the grate with the marinated food right onto the grill for grilling!

Guess what! Once the cooking's done, remove the grate and place it on the special tray and you have your serving platter!

That whole process, and no dishes soiled ... does life get better?

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thatmanguy says "Great for checking gas before cookouts!" about GasWatch Propane Level Indicator & Safety Gauge

thatmanguy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:36:16 GMT

Why not? That's the question to ask yourself if you grill out frequently. If you grill out once in a long while, then maybe this small investment is not for you.

If you do, go out and get one of these right now! It's great to have hooked up all the time, or, if your grill doors do not support the added length, just to through it on there to gauge things before grilling.

This handy little device will save any headaches from the propane going away during your cookout as you will always be prepared knowing your gas levels.

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iudiver says "Martha Stewart Channel Island Sofa and Loveseat, Don't Buy them!" about Martha Stewart Everyday Channel Islands Love Seat

iudiver — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:29:46 GMT

I purchased a 'Glide' a 'Loveseat' and a Sofa from KMart. They were the Martha Stewart Channel Island brand. The supports under the webbing that holds the cushions failed within one week. Unfortunately for me the purchase was in May, we built them at our summer place in July and by the time we realized they were sagging the Kmart we purchased them from did not want to hear from us, 90 day guarentee and all. I am working with corporate now and I do not want the furniture replace I want my money back, this structure is not sound.

PLCT

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rlewi17 says "Easy to use for first time grill users" about Kenmore 2 Burner Gas Grill w/ Sideburner

rlewi17 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:26:34 GMT

I’m very happy with my purchase of the Kenmore 2 Burner Gas Grill. My Fiancée and I bought one back in June and we haven’t had any problem expect for running...

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mookster10 says "S'alright" about Kenmore 4-Burner Gas Grill with Side and Back Burners

mookster10 — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:07:19 GMT

I agree that the instructions for this grill stink. I did realize that when attaching the side shelves that the two screws that attach toward the top underneath the shelf have to come from inside the grill. This was not made clear in the instructions and really made it feel a lot sturdier. before I realized to change the screws, I felt that the sides would snap off if I tried to move the grill. I also had to use some of my own extra lock washers. They don't give you enough for what they tell you to use in the book. Other than that, I feel that the grill is pretty strong. Got the doors swinging right after adjusting them for about 30 minutes. Now the real test. Cooking some steaks as long as the rain holds up...stupid Chicago summer.

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mamapam says "The Goerge Foreman New Generation Grill saved my day....Thank yo" about goerge foreman grill

mamapam — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:09:08 GMT

To all reading this " please, please" go out if you haven't already and try the Goerge Foreman Grill, it saved my sanity believe me. I used to hate coming home having to cook dinner. I went and bought one and my i loved it mind you my children are grown and gone on their own, so it's only me and i could grill anything on it, burgers, steaks,porkchops even some vegetables. I tell you i love it and strongly reccomend it to all, especially if you have children. It is so simple to use with no real mess. so try it you'll like it

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DarrisClark says "After two tables, we had to call it quits and return the set" about Garden Oasis Barrington 7 pc. Dining Set

DarrisClark — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:32:50 GMT

We saved up to get a high quality set and were surprised to find the Garden Oasis Barrington 7pc Dining set at Sears. Upon delivery, I was slightly disappointed in the quality for the money we paid, but the table was beautiful and very heavy alleviating wind concerns. After about 6 weeks we noticed cracks on the edges of the table, then as time passed actual pieces began to fall off the edges. Sears was reasonable when it came time to give them a call, without going into the details, let's just say that weeks later we had a new table. Now the new one is doing the same thing and we won't let them give us a third one. Too bad since the set looks great and matches the other set we bought.

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venicestate says "Works Great...if you follow the instructions!" about GasWatch Propane Level Indicator & Safety Gauge

venicestate — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:49:07 GMT

Had the same issue with this GasWatch gauge that many had. Worked great initially but stopped "passing gas" after a while. Thought I had an empty tank, but it was still heavy. THEN I read the directions! Apparently this gauge has a built in safety that shuts down the fuel supply if it detects a leak. I reconnected the gauge and pushed in on the spring loaded face dial a couple of times and bingo...back to full tank reading and gas flowing again. This company must get many returns because of this requirement. Good Grillin!

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