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Outdoor Grill Design Ideas

Many options exist when deciding how to design an outdoor grill. When designing your outdoor grill, keep in mind the space available, the climate where you live, what materials you prefer, and how you...

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How to Create Riddles for a Treasure Hunt

Creating riddles for a treasure hunt is a challenge for even the most accomplished wordsmith. You need to create riddles that are catchy and understandable, yet are tricky and require thought. Writing...

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Patio Deck Party Ideas

When the weather warms up and the nights become balmy, it's the perfect time to party outdoors on the deck or patio. Inevitably, the mood becomes more festive and relaxed with the stars overhead and...

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How to Make a Kite Like Those from India or Pakistan

Kite flying is a popular hobby in India and Pakistan. Peak season for flying kites in India and Pakistan is during "Basant", a festival signifying the start of the spring season. There are hundreds of...

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Backyard Picnic Decorating Ideas & Tablescapes

With careful planning and creative decoration, backyard picnics can be transformed from a casual activity into a stylish affair. By creating visually interesting tablescapes and repeating a theme...

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How to Light Charcoal Without Lighter Fluid

Charcoal grilling imparts a one-of-a-kind flavor to food. Lighter fluid makes it easier to light the charcoal, but sometimes give an unwanted flavor to the grilled food. If you don't want to use...

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Regulations for Propane Tank Storage

Roughly 5,700 grill fires occur at U.S. residences annually. Of those fires, 69 percent are powered by propane, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Knowledge of the proper handling and storage...

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Designs for an Outdoor Cooking Fireplace

The popularity of backyard and patio cooking is on the rise. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, fire pits and outdoor fireplaces have been topping the list of outdoor trends...

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Night Garden Party Ideas

Night garden parties can be magical events. With the right theme, romance and adventure are added to any garden event. Whisk guests away to a Tuscan valley, bring the mystery of a vintage carnival to...

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What are the Best Outdoor Bars in NYC?

Whether located on top of a skyscraper or along a busy city street, outdoor bars are plentiful in New York City, and they are particularly popular during the warmer months. Outdoor bars in New York...

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Decorative Ideas for Carnival Booths

Decoration is truly the factor that sets carnival booths apart from one another. It is easy to tell when a booth has been thrown together at the last minute because almost no thought has been put into...

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Pool Heating Ideas

There are a variety of different ways to heat pool water, most of which involve using some sort of solar heating system. The sun is actually the best source of heat and the trick is to transfer it...

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California Cooperage 105 Hot Tub Troubleshooting

The California Cooperage 105 hot tub features enough space to comfortably fit five people and 27 fully adjustable jets for customized use. Although full of features, the 105 uses a simple control...

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How to Refill Lighter Liquid

If you have a lighter that uses liquid lighter fluid, and the lighter fluid dries up or runs out then you will need to refill the liquid lighter fluid. Most lighters that take liquid lighter fluid are...

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Propane Stove Safety

Propane stoves can make camping more convenient and enjoyable, but only if their owners take the proper steps to ensure everyone's safety. In some respects, propane fuel offers more safety benefits...

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How to Assemble Char-Broil Gas Grills

A grill is a cooking tool used to broil meat and vegetables over a fire. There are a few different kinds of grills, some of which include charcoal, fire pit, smoker, electric and gas. One such gas...

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New Jersey Outdoor Singles Bars

New Jersey is a densely populated state with plenty of singles who are out on the town weekly looking to meet new people. The Garden State has many bars, and in the warm weather months the outdoor hot...

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Outdoor Entertaining Tips

Outdoor entertaining often takes places during warmer months and can involve a variety of people from young to old. Rather than having your guests going in and out of your home during an outdoor affair...

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How to Make a Tiki Hut Roof for a Bar

Whether it's a tropical theme bar or a private paradise, a tiki bar is a great focal point for your entertaining area. Topping the bar with a thatched roof adds instant island style and isn't too...

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How to Use a Propane Barbecue Grill

Using a clean-burning propane barbecue grill is a fun way to enjoy cooking outdoors. Food barbecued on a propane grill comes out tasting delicious without any of the smoky taste that charcoal grills...

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Cold Picnic Food Ideas

Picnic fare doesn't have to consist of warm potato salad and deli-meat sandwiches on stale bread. Even if you aren't a foodie, you can assemble a picnic spread that will impress and please the palettes...

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How to Refill Propane Canisters

A small gas canister that holds 20 pounds of propane is commonly used with a propane gas grill. Several retailers provide propane tank exchange, thereby offering customers a full canister in exchange...

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Summer Outreach Ideas

Outreach programs are a meaningful way for your church to give back to the community, or to teach kids and adults about your faith. During the summer, it’s a chance to get outdoors and do activities...

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Teen Games to Play at the Beach

Summer is a great time to head to the beach with friends and soak up the outdoors. Once school is out and the high school lockers cleaned and closed, teenagers love spending their time on the beach...

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The Disadvantages of Electric Grills

Electric grills, which are available in various brands and styles, let you cook meats and other foods without having to deal with charcoal or propane. These grills are similar to electric stoves...

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How to Build Your Simple Cinder Block Barbecue

Something is special about cooking on an open fire. Everything just seems to taste better. It can also be an social activity in itself. But not all of us have a grill or the extra money to buy one....

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Party Tent Size Information

There are many party tent styles and sizes available for rent. The size of the tent you choose should be based on location and type of event. A party tent can create an exciting atmosphere for any event.

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Firepit Tools

In order to safely use a fire pit, a fire resistant tool set should be used. There are many sets on the market that offer a wide assortment of tools. A well-made fire pit tool set should have insulated...

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How to Make an Outdoor Canopy Tent

An outdoor canopy tent can save the day during a rainy camping trip, provide a welcome patch of shade for a summer picnic or simply add a bit of flair to a formal outdoor event. But buying or renting a...

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DIY Tin Porch Lights

If you do a lot of evening entertaining on your porch, you probably want lighting that will set the tone for the night. You can make your own tin porch lights to suit every occasion. Dig around in your...

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How to Build a Natural Outdoor Fireplace

Natural outdoor fireplaces are ideal for entertaining guests in the evening. Outdoor fireplace designs vary, but a typical natural fire place is a round pit made from natural rocks, flagstone or slate....

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40th Birthday Party Cake Ideas

Turning 40 is a major milestone in life, signaling the beginning of middle age. Time for reflection on accomplishments so far and concern for the future. Most 40th-birthday parties have a good-humored...

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Backyard Party Ideas for High School Graduation

High school graduation is a definite milepost in the travel through life. Most people are so eager to finish it up that they forget it harbors some of the best times of their life. Themes and...

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Outdoor Birthday Party Games for Teens

Planning outdoor party games for teens requires imagination, preparation and some props. Teens are past the age where moon bounces, slippery water slides and similar games are entertaining. Teen party...

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How do I Cook With the Brinkmann Gas Grill?

The Brinkmann Corporation makes a variety of outdoor equipment, such as outdoor lighting, smokers, hunting clothing and grills. Brinkmann makes gas grills of all shapes and sizes, ranging from smaller...

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Adult Barbecue Party Games

Summer is made of warm sunny days, good friends and family and barbecue picnics. Throw in barbecue party games and you have the ingredients for an entertaining time. Adults love to play games as much...

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How to Make an Open Hearth Outdoor Oven

An open-hearth outdoor oven is a clay dome structure with a flat cooking surface at the bottom and an arched opening. You operate the oven by starting a wood fire inside the dome and allowing it to...

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Backyard BBQ Menu Ideas

Cooking up loads of food in the open air during a backyard barbecue is almost as much fun as watching your guests enjoy it. Large or small, backyard barbecues can provide terrific memories. Despite the...

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Summer Party Menu Ideas

The best summer party menus combine chilled and grilled dishes. The chilled dishes are easy to create and help keep guest cool in the summer heat. The grilled dishes are easy to cook and help keep you...

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Ideas for Barbecue Table Decorations

Barbecues range from one step above using the "/pizza" command in a video game to fully-catered, sit-down dinners in tulle-draped, flower-bedecked tents on the south lawn on the formality scale. The...

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How to Fix Coleman Gas Lanterns

The name Coleman goes hand-in-hand with camping for many people. Since the first gas-burning lantern was introduced in the early 1900s, Coleman has introduced a wide range of products designed to help...

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Ideas for Design for Watermelon

Watermelon is a popular summer food and a must-have side dish at parties and cookouts. To add a little decoration and a touch of art to your outdoor setting, carve the watermelon into a fun shape. Many...

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Garden Party Decorating Ideas

Simple decorating techniques add to the charm of a garden, creating the perfect party setting. Sunny gardens may require a way to protect guests from direct sunlight during a late morning and early...

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Instructions for Gazebo Tents

Having the right setting for an outdoor gathering can be crucial to the success of the party. Enhance it by offering protection from from the elements with a pop-up tent gazebo. It is an ideal covering...

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Riverboat Cruises Near King George in Virginia

The state of Virginia has a temperate climate that makes it an ideal location for outdoor activities. According to Virginia.org, the coastal regions of the state, in particular, provide year-round...

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How to Use a Jenn Air Grill

Jenn-Air markets grills to barbecue lovers who enjoy outdoor feasts. These huge cooking devices cater to people who like to provide big meals to their families and friends, because they can hold 35...

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Backyard Carnival Ideas

Creativity and a mix of party/household items are all you need to turn your backyard into a colorful carnival. Birthday, anniversary, reunion or fundraiser, a carnival works for any celebration....

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How to Make a Hat From a Palm Tree Frond

Making hats from palm tree fronds originated in the towns of Montichristi and Jipijapa. The two towns historically produce the famous Panama hat made out of palm fronds. Montechristi Panama hats can be...

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Country Barnyard Table Decoration Tips

A country barnyard theme is ideal for creating a relaxed, down-home atmosphere that will give your kitchen, or any other room in your house, a simple, rural touch. The country barnyard theme can...

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How to Convert a Refrigerator Into a Smoker

Nothing beats the smell of meat cooking in the summertime. Make your next barbecue party the talk of the neighborhood by serving smoked meat made in a backyard smoker. Using an old refrigerator to make...

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