B&Q is selling a £120 barbecue for just £36, and it's even got a secret compartment to make cleaning it a doddle
So anything that can make the dreaded job even a little quicker and easier is a bonus.
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In the case of a B&Q barbecue bargain, that added bonus is a secret compartment underneath the charcoal tray.
The ash drawer collects all the remnants and dust from the coal in one place, meaning it's easy to chuck it away when the device has cooled down.
It's part and parcel of the Pedroso Adjustable Charcoal BBQ, which usually retails for £120 in the DIY store.
However, one shopper managed to pick one of the barbecues up for just £36 - a whopping 70% off the original price.
Pam delightedly took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook to share her epic find, posting pictures of the "absolute bargain" she'd found in the Blackburn store.
She also shared a snap of the sign which said the barbecue had been marked down to "clearance" price.
But other people in the comments section said that when they'd checked in their local stores, it's still priced at £120.
"Must be in an store offer," Pam added.
"I've just spoke to my local store and they're definitely £120," another wrote.
To which a B&Q employee replied: "Try other local stores.
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"We have had them in ours.
"Keep checking too as we got another pallet of them a few days after we sold the first."
And someone else said that the B&Q in Poole, Dorset, had three of the clearance barbecues left when they'd last checked.
"OMG I NEED!" another commented on Pam's post.
"That's good, I'll go and get one!" someone else declared.
The Pedroso barbecue is one of B&Q's most popular products, thanks to the "large cooking surface", thermometer and year's guarantee.
Government advice on BBQ safety
The UK Government have issued some guidelines for staying safe whilst using a barbecue:
Keep a bucket of water, sand or a garden hose nearby for emergencies.
Follow the safety instructions provided with your gas, charcoal, or disposable barbecue.
Never use a barbecue indoors, in a tent, under an awning or in a caravan.
Use enough charcoal to cover the base of the barbecue, but not more (normally around 5cms or 2 inches).
Keep children, pets and garden games away from the cooking area.
After cooking, make sure the barbecue is cool before moving it.
Empty ashes onto bare garden soil, not into dustbins or wheelie bins. If they're hot, they can melt the plastic and cause a fire.
Make sure your barbecue is well away from sheds, fences, trees, shrubs or garden waste.
In the countryside or public park areas, only use disposable barbecues where there are specially designated areas and carefully follow the safety guidance.
Enjoy yourself, but don't drink too much alcohol if you are in charge of the barbecue.
Never use petrol or paraffin to start or revive your barbecue; use only recognised lighters or starter fuels on cold coals.
"You can adjust the temperature of the barbecue by adjusting the height of the charcoal tray using a crank, ideal for obtaining the perfect cooking of your food," B&Q wrote of the barbecue on their website.
"Its side shelf will allow you to place your ingredients, and it also has hooks, practical for hanging your grill tongs."
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