| DirectBuy of Fresno, the leading members-only | | | | only has great outdoor furniture at manufacturer-direct |
| showroom and home design center, not only sells | | | | prices, but also designers who can help you make |
| "outdoor kitchen" units and other accessories at | | | | some of those decisions. |
| manufacturer's low prices, but also offers some helpful | | | | "One safe rule of thumb is unless you're planning to |
| pointers on selecting the right equipment and setup for | | | | buy an entire set of outdoor furniture at once, stick |
| your home. | | | | with neutral colors like white, taupe or sandstone. Even |
| For starters, when it comes to selecting a grill, | | | | if the shades aren't a perfect match, it won't matter if |
| DirectBuy of Fresno recommends considering: | | | | there's a little distance between items," said Seavers. |
| ? Stainless steel gas or charcoal grills - outdoor kitchen | | | | Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy |
| means just that: outside! Your kitchen will be exposed | | | | enormous savings on home furnishings, home |
| to sun, rain, wind and extreme heat. Even covered, | | | | improvement items, entertainment and outdoor |
| your grill will be exposed to the elements to a certain | | | | products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to |
| degree and you want a grill made of material that will | | | | purchase directly from the manufacturer. Conveniently |
| withstand bad weather and corrosion. | | | | located at 4150 West Shaw in Fresno, DirectBuy |
| ? Free-standing or under-the-counter refrigeration units | | | | offers consumers a comfortable, welcoming setting |
| - help minimize trips to the "other" kitchen and gives | | | | where they finally have the financial control of buying |
| you a place to store leftovers for the next cookout. | | | | direct. |
| ? Infra-red burners - make sure the grill you do select | | | | Consumers interested in becoming members may |
| uses infra-red burners, which heat up faster. | | | | obtain a Visitor's Pass to attend an Open House by |
| ? Storage - choose a grill with plenty of shelving and | | | | contacting DirectBuy of Fresno at 559-476-2300 or by |
| cabinets | | | | visiting |
| "The beauty of the outdoor kitchen is it reduces trips | | | | About DirectBuy |
| to the real kitchen to get supplies. This means you can | | | | Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of |
| actually spend time with your guests while preparing | | | | thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, |
| your meal. That's why it's just as important when | | | | enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 |
| selecting your outdoor kitchen to not forget the | | | | manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying |
| comfort of your guests," said Troy Seavers, owner of | | | | direct enables members' hard-earned money to go |
| DirectBuy of Fresno. "DirectBuy also gives members | | | | much further, while having the selection and choice not |
| the opportunity to save a lot of money by buying | | | | available at any retail store. DirectBuy of Fresno, open |
| furniture for their outdoor kitchen, directly from the | | | | since 2007, prides itself in providing excellent member |
| manufacturer." | | | | service, access to confidential prices, local suppliers |
| When it comes to selecting furniture for your outdoor | | | | and unparalleled selection, all of which help make |
| "dining room," there are a number of options in terms | | | | members' dream projects a reality. It's a comfortable |
| of style-sling, metal, cushioned and strapped to name a | | | | setting, where you finally have the financial control of |
| few--and materials-aluminum, iron, resin, teak, wood, | | | | buying direct. DirectBuy of Fresno is part of more than |
| wicker, fabric and vinyl. More choices mean more | | | | 150 franchise locations throughout North America. |
| decisions on materials, fabrics and colors. DirectBuy not | | | | |