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When it comes to backyard barbeque is it the meat, the grill or the chef? Actually, it’s a combination of all three. You want to make sure you’ve got a good cut of beef, chicken, pork or fish that is seasoned just right. The best thing a BBQ chef can do is get out of the way and let the heat do its thing. That leaves you with getting the right grill. Is your old grill still up to the task after so many summer seasons of cooking? If you’re going to be shopping for a new grill this summer, it’s time to review the basics and get armed with helpful information.
The first decision is whether to go gas or charcoal. Old school BBQ would be with a charcoal grill and there are many devotees who swear by the briquette. However, when it comes to fast lighting, easy clean up and even temperatures you can’t beat a gas grill. Using a gas grill doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all those delicious smoky flavors of cooking over mesquite wood. All you have to do is gather up some of those wood chips in foil, spritz them with water and place them on the grill. You’ll get that smoke infused with your meat for sure!
A key feature to look out for on your new grill would be a cast-iron grate for the cooking surface. That’s because they heat up quickly and evenly. The top of the line would be a porcelain-coated cast iron grill. That will run you a few extra bucks but it will be worth the effort. There are some extra “bells and whistles” like a rotisserie which might seem like a cool thing to have but if you’re not going to use it why pay for it? Having a side burner for things like baked beans or sauces is a good idea. So is a counter surface. If hot dogs and burgers will be a favorite item, make sure to get a grill with a bun warmer. Nothing beats a toasted roll!
To make room for your new grill, you’re going to need to get rid of the old one. You don’t want to clutter up your backyard with a “rust bucket.” To take care of that removal, the only call you should make is to Junk King Minneapolis. Because a grill is not something you can leave out for the garbage pickup, Junk King is really your best option. The Junk King crew will have no problem loading up that grill on the back of their oversized truck. In fact, they’ll have plenty of room left over for anything else you want to toss out. Get your new grill fired up and your home clear of clutter. Junk King Minneapolis can show you the way!
Ready for a new washing machine? You might be if your current model is breaking down more than its working. Yes, you could call out a service technician to give your old machine the once over but if that machine is out of warranty then you might end up paying more to fix an old washer than it would cost to buy a brand new model. Perhaps it’s time to go washing machine shopping! Here are some things you want to keep in mind as you head out.
How much do you know about the weekly garbage pickup here in Minneapolis? Most of us take something like that for granted but there are some guidelines that you might not be away of. This is how the city’s department of solid waste removal lays it out:
Do you know what e-waste is? You should because e-waste is quickly becoming the highest volume type of trash that is thrown out each year. The city of Minneapolis defines e-waste as any item that “has a circuit board or a cathode ray tube (CRT).” Simply put that means the following: CD and MP3 players, radios, speakers, stereos, stereos receivers, remote controls, computers, monitors, laptops, CPUs, home networking devices, keyboards, mice, printers, speakers, scanners, storage devices, fax machines, cell phones, PDAs, answering machines, cordless phones, televisions, DVD players, VCRs, camcorders, game systems and satellite receivers. That’s a pretty long list. The reason why e-waste is such a high volume trash item is because all of those things are constantly being replaced and upgraded.
Making the decision to downsize your life is not a step backwards but a proactive move to improve the quality of your life. That’s why many folks here in Minneapolis are making the move towards downsizing. Essentially, you want to look for a new home whether that’s an apartment, condo or just a smaller domicile where you won’t be throwing your money away on heating and energy. A place where the maintenance is either extremely low or nonexistent. With less to manage in terms of a property or space, you’ll have more time on your hands and more money in your pocket.
The election cycle that never seemed to end is finally behind us. Whether your candidates were the victor or not you can’t deny that voting is always a terrific opportunity to express yourself and perform your civic duty. There are always some issues with vote counting that crop up but one instance in the City Council race from Albertville could prove to be the fairest minded example of democracy ever. In the race for a council seat, Mark Barthel won by a single vote. There was a recount which reversed the win for Larry Sorensen by one vote. Deadlock. What was left over was a single contested ballot which divided the City Council evenly over the intent of the voter. What was the solution? They flipped a coin. Heads for Sorensen and tails for Barthel. Heads won. Everyone shook hands and went about their business. Now imagine our President being decided on a coin toss! There are just some things you can’t leave to chance.
There is not a real threat with roaming bears while living in the heart of Minneapolis. The further you go away from the city and into the surrounding woods the greater the chance you’ll have of running into a grizzly or two. That doesn’t mean that Minneapolis is a complete critter free zone. In fact, there are many roaming nocturnal creatures that are always on the prowl for their next meal. This is something to think about when you are considering rental a dumpster to put on your property: What are you going to attract with that dumpster?
The Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce recently held a clean-up project called “Weed It & Reap.” Local volunteers showed up to help pick up debris on sidewalks, boulevards and neighborhood streets. The Chamber supplied the vests, gloves and garbage bags and the volunteers supplied the “muscle.” They were rewarded for their efforts with a lunch and T-shirt. Plus they had the added bonus of being able to marvel at all the clean streets left behind in their wake.
The time has come for you to ditch that old television and join the high definition age. Yes, that old set has provided hours of entertainment over the years but nothing lasts forever. When you consider the kind of sharp picture and sound quality you can experience with a HDTV you’ll wonder why it took so long to make the switch.
If you’re a resident of Minneapolis and need to get rid of a large appliance you can turn to the Minneapolis Department of Public Works. Here’s the instructions that you’ll find: