The Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill and Smoker is widely loved by backyard chefs and barbecue enthusiasts and it's currently at Lowe's for $499, which is over $200 less than competitors.

The $1,000 FlexFlame Grill is a beast of a BBQ with large cooking surface, built-in smoker box and convection fan to mimic the evenness and precision of an indoor oven.

If you’re patient and have money to burn, the Traeger Timberline 850 pellet smoker delivers outstanding barbecue, but cheaper propane grills are far more practical.

Tailgating season is here and for millions of sports fans, it’s the opportune time to get decked out in the latest team merch, pack up the cooler and head to the stadium.

This week’s New to Lou Too is the Click2Cook BBQ Lighter & Blower. It’s the ultimate tool to easily ignite. It’s available on Amazon. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.