I make the same mistake each year, and I swear I am not going to make it this year. We dont cook out in the yard very often because it is very inconvenient. We live on the second floor, and we have a long walk to get to the back yard. Though its not normally a problem, when you have to carry a lot of things, it can be a pain. We buy a cheap grill each year because we are only going to use it a few times. I think this year, however, I might go ahead and get a stainless steel charcoal grill.
The cheap grills that we get dont make it through the entire summer. They usually rust out rather quickly, and this is caused by damage from the fire. I never thought it was a good idea to spend a good amount of money on something we wont use very often, but I think if I invested in stainless steel charcoal grill that I will take better care of it, and I know it will not do the same thing that the cheap versions tend to do. I would rather spend money on something that will last, and I wish I had come to that conclusion earlier.
Some prefer a gas versions to the stainless steel charcoal grill. While I will admit that the gas grill has a good taste, I dont think it is as good as charcoal by any means. Each person likes their own though, as my parents have gas and they hate charcoal. I dont want a gas grill, mostly because of the space we dont have outside, but at the same time, I do want something that will be just as sturdy. Though I know that charcoal can be messy, the taste is better, and I have seen gas grills have problems that could have easily ignited the gas tank. No thanks.
The stainless steel charcoal grill might not be as popular as the gas grill, but they can look almost identical to them, and they can be just as fun to own. The charcoal is messy, and the grill will require more cleaning, but any grill should be cleaned on a regular basis anyway. It might be a great alternative to something more expensive when looking for a good grill that will last but will not cost an arm and a leg. The stainless steel charcoal grill can be found where home and outdoor products are sold, or can even be found online. Just watch out for the shipping costs when deciding.