With Father day approaching, it's time for many to break out the grill and treat dad to some good old American BBQ. Ever since Americans in the South began publicly roasting pigs at parties and got together, Barbecues have been a common item in the lives of North Americans. For most of the population, using a grill is an essential part of cooking, and for the hard-core barbecues, once the summer comes in, it's barbecued all the way, but how to make it special for Dad on his day.

BBQ 101: How To Impress Your Barbecue Guests

Whether it's a small gathering of family members or an invitation extended to friends and neighbors, entertaining can take on a delightfully casual approach when it's done outdoors. Add instant sophistication to a casual atmosphere with these entertaining and grilling tips guaranteed to impress every guest.

BBQ 101: Gas Grill Not Getting Hot, Checking the Regulator

So you start up your grill and you can't get it up to temperature anymore when it use to reach 500°F to 550°F, but now it only stays around 250°F? What to do, relax you may just have inadvertently caused your grill to go into what’s known as “bypass mode” by activating the gas control safety device on the regulator.