Don't make this grilling mistake — here’s where experts say you should place yours
Experts emphasize the importance of grill placement for successful outdoor cooking. Proper setup can enhance safety, temperature control, and airflow, while poor placement may lead to uneven cooking and safety hazards. Creating space around the grill is crucial to prevent accidents and ensure a pleasant cooking experience.
- ▪The location of your grill significantly impacts the success of your cookouts.
- ▪Experts recommend keeping grills away from combustible materials to improve safety.
- ▪Proper grill placement can help maintain steadier temperatures and reduce flare-ups.
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Home Outdoors Don't make this grilling mistake — here’s where experts say you should place yours Features By Madeleine Streets published 27 May 2026 This is the ideal spot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A great barbecue starts long before the food hits the grill.
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