Home improvement stores and a range of home centers feature an endless assortment of cool gadgets designed with the grill master in mind. There are meat-branding irons, flexible skewers and baseball bat salt and pepper grinders, just to name a few. Some of these gadgets are more useful than others, and the sheer variety of choices can be overwhelming.

One good bet is the Oxo BBQ Tongs, which are a grilling essential. This particular model features an 18" long reach, sturdy steel grips, and they are dishwasher safe as well. Flexible skewers from Fire Wire have won awards as one of the most innovative new grilling products. These stainless steel skewers are the first to conveniently coil, making it easier to go from the marinade bag to the grill. Another cool gadget is the Tool Wizard grill brush, which is guaranteed to make your grill cleaning less of a chore.