Jordan Marie Diggs

Hey there, I’m Jordan Diggs and I’m from San Antonio, Texas. Growing up in an area that’s steeped in BBQ culture, I learned from an early age that BBQ is life. In my position at RTA, I love having a creative outlet, and being able to share the excitement of outdoor living with the broader world. I love being able to capture that excitement, and help people picture what their life would be like with a complete outdoor living space. Plus, having a background in the food industry, it feels natural to create content centered around BBQ and all things outdoor cooking. When I’m not serving up content for RTA, I enjoy taking my dog on walks, yoga, and a good Netflix binge on the couch. I also enjoy mountain activities like skiing, hiking, and building a good, warm fire. I’m all about balance, so working hard means relaxing hard! (Am I right?)

Jessica Alba’s Honest Renovations Works on a Project Close to Home

2025-01-062024-10-07 by Jordan Marie Diggs

If you’re a fan of Jessica Alba and the Honest Renovations TV show… you simply cannot miss this project that Jessica and Lizzy Mathis just unveiled! And it’s unlike any other home renovation this dynamic duo has done before. You could even say… it hits close to home. A few years ago, Jessica Alba secretly … Read more

Covered Outdoor Kitchen: 15 Stunning Ideas & How to Choose – RTA Outdoor Living

2025-01-292024-08-14 by Jordan Marie Diggs

It’s no secret that an outdoor kitchen is the crowning jewel of your backyard space. And once you’ve spent a few grilling sessions al fresco… You’ll want to be cooking up a storm out there as much as possible. But there’s one thing that could get in the way of on-demand BBQ… Good ol’ Mother … Read more

Pizza Oven Wood: 3 Best Brands Tested & Reviewed, with FAQs

2025-01-292024-04-03 by Jordan Marie Diggs

Whether you’ve just purchased a wood fired pizza oven, or you’ve owned one for a while… At some point, you’ll start to wonder: “What kind of pizza oven wood should I be using?” It’s a fair question. There’s lively debate all over the internet about the best wood to use for an offset smoker or … Read more

Best Charcoal for Smoking: We Put the Top 3 Brands to the Ultimate Test

2024-03-05 by Jordan Marie Diggs

woman showing the best charcoal for smoking

Whether you’re a seasoned griller or getting ready to fire up your charcoal smoker for the first time… No matter what, you’re going to need some charcoal to get going. From the outside, this seems like a simple decision. Just buy some charcoal at Walmart, Amazon, or Home Depot and get to work. Right? But … Read more

Outdoor Kitchen Bar: How to Plan & 17 Awesome BBQ Island Ideas

2025-03-182022-09-13 by Jordan Marie Diggs

Outdoor kitchen bar ideas and plans with family sitting under pergola

There’s no better place to cook than on an outdoor kitchen grill. All kinds of fantastic foods… Out in the fresh air… And did we mention fantastic food? You’re looking at perfectly-seared steaks… Juicy vegetables… The most delicious burgers you’ve ever made… But where are you going to eat? And where will your guests sit? … Read more

U Shaped Outdoor Kitchen: How to Design & 3 Unbelievable Ideas – RTA Outdoor Living

2025-03-112021-01-27 by Jordan Marie Diggs

If you’re reading this, you’re probably researching u shaped outdoor kitchen ideas. Before we dive into the details, let’s imagine your outdoor living space. What does it look like now? Probably pretty bare, right? There’s a lot of potential to be had. Now, imagine your backyard fitted with an outdoor kitchen. Really picture it. The … Read more

L Shaped Outdoor Kitchen Ideas: 9 Stunning Examples & Expert Advice – RTA Outdoor Living

2024-09-242020-08-17 by Jordan Marie Diggs

l shaped outdoor kitchen idea with pizza oven and kamado

Humor us for a moment. It has been a long week. You arrive home on a Friday late afternoon from work. Normally, what would you be doing? We imagine it’s usually one of two things… One, order a pizza for the family. The kids may be happy but you’re really regretting those garlic knots. The … Read more