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Monthly Archives: May 2017

Step Up Your Backyard Grilling With These Terrific Tips

Summers were made for grilling in the backyard. Whether you use charcoal or propane, everything you cook on a grill just tastes better. Grilling is the perfect excuse for having friends and family over. After all, no one comes over for microwaving! As you get ready for another summer of grilling, you might want to put some of these terrific tips to work to step up your backyard grilling game.

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Use A Meat Thermometer

The most effective way to know if a piece of steak or chicken is fully cooked is to check its internal temperature. You can only do that with a thermometer. You can use the same thermometer you use to check your turkey on Thanksgiving. Or you can improve things by getting an instant read thermometer. The temperature you’re looking for depends on your cooking but the minute you hit that right temperature it’s time to take the meat off the grill.

Use a Grill Basket

Some foods that you’re cooking on the grill like vegetables, fish and fruit might flake apart and fall through the grill. You can prevent that from happening by using a grill basket. This is the same kind of thing you might adapt for your camping trip. You get all the same flavors without losing any of the food.

Testing Your Heat

How do you know if the temperature of your grill is ready for cooking? The quick hand test is a good way to judge. Place your open palm about 5 inches above the grill rack. The fire is at a high temperature if you have to move your hand in two seconds. If you can hold it there for five seconds, then you are at medium temperature. And if it’s there for 10 seconds, then you’re at the low end of the heat.

Cut Back On Fire Flare-ups

Cooking on the grill means you’re going to occasionally have a fire flare-up. This occurs when fat drips onto inflamed. Although that may look cool, it is actually not doing your meat any favors. Instead, it may char the food before it has been thoroughly cooked. The way to cut back on flare-ups is to work with lean cuts of meat. You should also trim the excess fat and remove any skin from poultry. It’s also a good idea to have a squirt bottle of water handy to quickly douse flare-ups that get out of control.

Rest Before Serving

After your meat has reached that’s proper temperature it’s time to take it off the grill but it’s not time to eat. Meats should rest for at least 10 minutes before you carve into them. This allows the juices to redistribute evenly.

Mastering your grill is just part of entertaining in your backyard. The other thing you need to be aware of is all the clutter and rubbish you might have out there. This is not something you want to stare at as you enjoy your dinner. Hiring Junk King Houston is the best way to get rid of your unwanted yard debris. One session gets it all cleared away no matter how heavy or bulky it might be. This is how you should start your summer.

Keep Your Backyard Trampoline Safe For The Whole Family

A backyard trampoline can provide hours of fun for the whole family. It’s also a good workout. You don’t need to be an expert to set up a backyard trampoline but it will help to follow some safety rules. These are the things you need to keep in mind with a backyard trampoline:

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Make Sure It Is On Level Ground

A trampoline needs to be on level ground. That ground should also have some kind of spring absorption. A lawn is a good option but putting the trampoline on mulch, pea gravel or sand is even better. One place you should never put it is on concrete.

Keep the Trampoline Clear Of Debris

Your trampoline needs to be clear of debris starting with what’s underneath. Kids playing in the yard have a tendency to scatter their toys everywhere. Make sure there’s nothing underneath that trampoline before anyone starts jumping. There shouldn’t also be any obstacles like tree branches hanging over the trampoline. It’s too easy to bounce high into those branches.

Add Safety Precautions

Two important safety precautions to add to your trampoline is padding and a net. The padding goes around the perimeter to cover the springs. The net is used to keep the jumpers within the trampoline. Those two added precautions can go a long way towards protecting everyone who uses the trampoline.

Inspect the Trampoline

Before any jump session, you should do a quick inspection of your trampoline. The very nature of all that bouncing can loosen the springs. Just walk around the perimeter and check to make sure each spring is firmly attached as it should be.

Before anyone climbs up you want to double check the mat to make sure that it is dry and clear of debris. There shouldn’t be any leaves or twigs on the mat. You should also keep an eye out for rips and tears. Those could temporarily be patched up with duct tape but it’s not a permanent fix. The more jumping that happens the more that tear could stretch.

If that trampoline mat is worn out or frayed, then it might be time to replace it. This is where hiring Junk King Houston can be a big help. The crews working for Junk King have a lot of experience with taking down things like an old trampoline or swing set or even a hot tub. They’ll be able to safely load up all the pieces and have a disposed of in a responsible manner. They can also clear out any other yard debris on the same appointment.

Make sure your family is safe on your backyard trampoline this summer.

Junk King Houston
2323 S. Voss Rd Suite 315F
Houston, TX 77057
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