A day off from work is both a blessing and a curse.
But do it wrong, and youll end up bored for a day.
With that in mind, here are a few ways to make the most of your 4th of July.
This post was originally published in 2014, but has been updated for 2016.
Beat the Heat
Summertime is awesome, but its also unbearably hot in parts of the USA.
If youhate the taste of water it’s possible for you to trick yourself into liking it.
Of course, treatment only goes so far.
If you really want to make today perfect,you’re free to get rid of bugscompletely.
Here are a few ways to make that grilling experience truly spectacular.
Prepare your grill: First things first: we need to get that grill going.
If youre using charcoal, ensure youlay it out for maximum heat.
If grilling really is your life,a backyard fire pitmight be in order as well.
Get your grilling tools: The right tools can truly make or break a good day of grilling.
If you need a serving dish,your muffin tin will do the trick.
You have a ton of ways to go about this, frommarinadestopoaching.
Grill!Once everythings ready its time for the fun part: grilling.
In todays case, make something cool and finish up one of those side projects.
Gather your materials: Materials for DIY projects arent always cheap.
Get started: With your project in mind and your materials in tow, its time toget started.
Its always a little complicated to get into something new, but its a rewarding experience in the end.
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