Article: Choosing the grills of summer // Sturdy gas models may be best bet for outdoor cooks

A seige of stifling summer heat always makes outdoor barbecuing more appealing. Although shopping for a grill this late in the season puts you out of step with more eager enthusiasts, it often means significant savings on summer sale prices.

Safety is a major factor in any grill. A flimsy model is no bargain, particularly if children are around.

If you don't like the idea of fooling around with bags of dirty charcoal and smelly starter fluids, you might think about a gas grill. Even discounted, these babies are pricey enough to demand serious consideration.

Gas fans argue that you get return on your initial investment because it costs less to operate a gas grill than to buy charcoal. ...

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