EAGLEBUILT AI
The EagleBuilt Backyard Brief: free weekly outdoor kitchen tips
Every Thursday: one outdoor project explained, from cost to care.
Four things, every week
No recipes, no lifestyle photography, no “ten ideas you must try.” This is the same information we use to quote and build jobs.
Real build costs
What a job actually came to, split into island construction and equipment, with the reasoning behind each number. Budget figures, not firm quotes — a field walk decides final price.
Cutout and sizing data
Manufacturer cutout dimensions, counter heights, overhangs and clearances. The numbers that stop a grill turning up and not fitting.
Permit and code guidance
What needs a permit in California and what does not, plus the gas and electrical rules that catch people out on outdoor kitchens.
Project spotlights
One build walked through: the layout decision, what we would do differently, and what it cost to get there.
The Outdoor Kitchen Planning Guide
A short PDF covering the decisions that are expensive to change later: island depth and height, where the grill sits relative to the house, counter overhang for seating, and the utilities worth running before anything is poured.
Ready to plan yours?
The free 3D design tool uses real grills and real manufacturer cutouts, and gives you a budget figure as you build. No appointment and no salesperson.
Working out numbers first? Start with what an outdoor kitchen costs or the dimensions reference.
Common questions
How often does it go out?
Once a week, on Thursday. One project or one topic per issue. If there is nothing worth sending, we skip the week rather than pad it.
Is it free?
Yes, and there is nothing to buy. We build outdoor kitchens for a living, so the newsletter exists to be useful to people planning one — whether we end up building it or not.
Can I unsubscribe?
Any time. Every issue has a one-click unsubscribe link at the bottom. You do not have to reply or ask.
Do I have to live in Sacramento?
No. We build in Sacramento and the foothills, but the dimensions, cutouts, framing methods and permit guidance apply anywhere. The ZIP field is optional and only used to show pricing closer to your region.
Will you sell my email address?
No. We do not sell, rent or share subscriber lists. You will hear from EagleBuilt AI and no one else.