No, many Weber grills are built in Illinois, while some models or parts come from overseas, so the label matters most. You spot “Weber” on the lid and expect one simple answer about where it was made. Then you see a different country printed on a box, or an online listing that doesn’t match your […]

No, most Blackstone griddle tops are cold-rolled steel, and the rest of the grill is a mix of coated steel, stainless parts, and small cast pieces. If you’re shopping for a Blackstone or you already cook on one, the “cast iron” question pops up for a reason. Cast iron has a reputation: it holds heat,

No—grill regulators vary by fuel type, outlet pressure, BTU demand, and connector style, so you can’t swap them at random. Regulators sit in the boring part of a grill: the hose area you only notice when dinner won’t happen. When a grill won’t get hot, flames sputter, or the burner knobs feel useless, people grab

Most grill regulators differ by gas type, outlet pressure, flow rating, and connector style, so swapping at random can lead to weak heat or leaks. You’re staring at a grill regulator that looks “close enough,” and the temptation is real: screw it on, fire up the burners, call it done. Grill parts do share a

No, many Napoleon grills are built in Canada, but some models are built in other countries, so you need to check the exact series and label. You’ll hear “Napoleon is Canadian” a lot, and that part’s true. The brand’s roots are in Ontario, and plenty of their grills come out of Canada. Still, the jump

No, most pellet grills can smoke, yet not every model delivers strong smoke flavor across the whole cook. Pellet grills sit in a funny spot. They look like grills. They run like an oven. They smell like a wood fire. Then you try ribs and think, “Is this a smoker or not?” Here’s the straight

No, many propane grills can’t be converted; a safe switch needs a model-specific kit and a grill rated for natural gas. A patio gas line sounds like freedom: no tank runs, no last-minute refills, no half-cooked burgers while you hunt a spare cylinder. Still, propane and natural gas are not interchangeable. A grill that runs

Most pellet grills need electricity to run the controller, auger, fan, and igniter, while wood pellets supply the heat for cooking. Pellet grills sit in a funny spot between “set it and cook” convenience and old-school live-fire flavor. You load wood pellets, pick a temperature, and the grill handles the rest. That easy experience comes

No, regulator fittings and outlet pressure vary by grill and fuel setup, so the right match depends on your grill’s rating plate and connection type. You’d think a “propane regulator is a propane regulator.” They all screw onto a tank, they all feed gas to burners, and they all look sort of alike on a

Traeger grills plug into an outlet for the controller, fan, auger, and igniter, while the cooking heat comes from burning wood pellets. People call Traegers “electric” for one reason: you plug them in. That can sound like the grill cooks the way an indoor electric oven does. It doesn’t. A Traeger is a wood-pellet cooker