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It's by no means exhaustive or conclusive, but we wanted to provide an overview of some of the most clever or handy stuff we've seen involving nature's wonder and the great outdoors, along with its sometimes unpleasant side effects. Check out what interests you, get inspired for the weekend or a better-planned one, and, please, tell us what you're going to be doing outdoors this weekend, and how you're doing it, in the comments below. In the meantime, click through to the galleries to enjoy some of our favorite tips, projects, and food fun for your time outside this Fourth of July Weekend.
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Lotions, Repellents, and Antidotes
We're talking homemade insect repellent, bug bite relief, and choosing the right sunblock.Camping and Surviving
Start a fire with your cellphone, build a great campfire, tie killer knots, and more.Outdoor Projects
Build an outdoor movie theater, a handy beverage barge for poolside fun, and then some with a few fun outdoor DIYs.Summer Drinks
From better lemonade to beer cocktails to cold soda fast, we can quench that thirst.Summer Eats
Avoid picnic disasters, grill the perfect burger, get to know your edible outdoor greens, and oh-so-much more.