Labor Day: Grilling Safety Tips

Here are a few simple grilling safety tips that may save more than your dinner.   Before You Begin •Clean your barbecue to avoid grease buildup. Accumulated grease deposits frequently catch fire and are difficult to put out. •Keep the grill at least 10 feet away from your house or trees. •Don’t barbecue in theRead More

Grilling Safety Tips

Fire in the grill, under hot dogs and burgers, is a welcome sight at the family cookout. But fire anywhere else can make your summer barbecue memorable for all the wrong reasons. Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors. The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings andRead More

Safe Grilling Tips

Pick a Safe Grilling Area Place your grill on a flat, level surface so it won’t tip over. Keep it away from overhangs, fences, deck railings and shrubbery that could be ignited by a sudden flare-up or flying spark. Position the grill in a well-ventilated location. Never barbecue inside homes, tents or vehicles. Burning charcoalRead More