| DirectBuy of Providence, the leading | | | | colors. DirectBuy not only has great outdoor |
| members-only showroom and home design center, | | | | furniture at manufacturer-direct prices, but |
| not only sells "outdoor kitchen" units and | | | | also designers who can help you make some of |
| other accessories at manufacturer's low | | | | those decisions. |
| prices, but also offers some helpful pointers | | | | |
| on selecting the right equipment and setup | | | | Â |
| for your home. | | | | |
| | | | "One safe rule of thumb is unless you're |
| Â | | | | planning to buy an entire set of outdoor |
| | | | furniture at once, stick with neutral colors |
| For starters, when it comes to selecting a | | | | like white, taupe or sandstone. Even if the |
| grill, DirectBuy of Providence recommends | | | | shades aren't a perfect match, it won't |
| considering: | | | | matter if there's a little distance between |
| | | | items," said Meas. |
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| Stainless steel gas or charcoal grills - | | | | Since 1971,DirectBuy has helped consumers |
| outdoor kitchen means just that: outside! | | | | enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, |
| Your kitchen will be exposed to sun, rain, | | | | home improvement items, entertainment and |
| wind and extreme heat. Even covered, your | | | | outdoor products, and accessories, by |
| grill will be exposed to the elements to a | | | | providing an avenue to purchase directly from |
| certain degree and you want a grill made of | | | | the manufacturer. Conveniently located at 222 |
| material that will withstand bad weather and | | | | Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick, DirectBuy |
| corrosion. | | | | offers consumers a comfortable, |
| | | | welcoming setting where they finally have the |
| ?       | | | | financial control of buying direct. |
| Free-standing or under-the-counter | | | | |
| refrigeration units - help minimize trips to | | | | Â |
| the "other" kitchen and gives you a place to | | | | |
| store leftovers for the next cookout. | | | | Consumers interested in becoming members may |
| | | | obtain a Visitor's Pass to attend an Open |
| ?       | | | | House by contacting DirectBuy of Providence |
| Infra-red burners - make sure the grill you | | | | at 401-921-4988 ext. 304 or by visiting |
| do select uses infra-red burners, which heat | | | | |
| up faster. | | | | Â |
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| ?       | | | | About DirectBuy |
| Storage - choose a grill with plenty of | | | | |
| shelving and cabinets | | | | Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of |
| | | | thousands of families enjoy a better quality |
| Â | | | | of life, enabling them to buy directly |
| | | | from more than 700 manufacturers |
| "The beauty of the outdoor kitchen is it | | | | and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct |
| reduces trips to the real kitchen to get | | | | enables members' hard-earned money to go |
| supplies. This means you can actually spend | | | | much further, while having the selection and |
| time with your guests while preparing your | | | | choice not available at any retail store. |
| meal. That's why it's just as important when | | | | DirectBuy of Providence, open since |
| selecting your outdoor kitchen to not forget | | | | 2006, prides itself in providing |
| the comfort of your guests," said Heng Meas, | | | | excellent member service, access to |
| co-owner of DirectBuy of Providence. | | | | confidential prices, local suppliers |
| "DirectBuy also gives members the opportunity | | | | and unparalleled selection, all of which |
| to save a lot of money by buying furniture | | | | help make members' dream projects a |
| for their outdoor kitchen, directly from the | | | | reality.  It's a comfortable |
| manufacturer." | | | | setting, where you finally have the financial |
| | | | control of buying direct. DirectBuy of |
| Â | | | | Providence is part of more than 150 franchise |
| | | | locations throughout North America. |
| When it comes to selecting furniture for your | | | | |
| outdoor "dining room," there are a number of | | | | Â |
| options in terms of style-sling, metal, | | | | |
| cushioned and strapped to name a few--and | | | | Consumers interested in becoming members may |
| materials-aluminum, iron, resin, teak, wood, | | | | obtain a Visitor's Pass to attend an Open |
| wicker, fabric and vinyl. More choices mean | | | | House by contacting DirectBuy of Providence |
| more decisions on materials, fabrics and | | | | at 401-921-4988 ext. |