Barbecue fans blog

I inherited a couple of propane cylinders for my balcony barbecue, and they are always left outside. Are they safe in direct sunlight (only occasional), and can it get so hot or cold that they need to be moved somewhere else?

I have a barbecue grill that was recently re-painted by someone. Now thinking about it, I wonder if this is actually safe to do. Will chemicals from the paint affect the food? The inside of the lid was painted also?