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When selecting a gas grill, start with the configuration: Do you want a built-in grill or one that's free-standing? Natural gas or propane? Both fuels cook similarly, so your decision should come down to availability and convenience.

Grill size is next. How much cooking surface is available? Larger grills include more main burners. You can always turn off a burner or two, but you can't make your cooking surface larger.

There’s nothing like a camping trip to escape from everyday life. Setting up a tent in the wilderness creates an outdoor oasis to enjoy the fresh air, open spaces, and serenity of nature.

Summer is a time to enjoy fun in the sun. But the season isn’t all about barbecues and vacations—this is a great time to tackle some home improvement projects. Whether it’s an improvement to your house or yard, the warmest months of the year provide plenty of opportunity to improve the look, and better yet, the value of your home.

Here are nine of the best home improvements you should plan to tackle over the summer months.

Install new siding

Summertime, for many, represents an opportunity to enjoy freshly cooked meals while enjoying time outdoors. Taking your dishes from ordinary to extraordinary starts with chef-inspired recipes that call to mind the flavors of the season.

Are you looking to become the host with the most? An outdoor kitchen can set your backyard apart and transform your outdoor space from a typical barbecue spot to the must-be place for parties. In addition to entertainment, an outdoor kitchen can increase both the value and living space of your home. And, not to mention, any concerns of smoke or food odor lingering inside your home becomes a thing of the past when you move cooking outside.

Heading out on a summer road trip? Taking a weekend trip to grandma’s house? Keep the kids occupied—and yourself sane—by creating a road trip binder filled with fun game ideas that will help pass the time.

From classics like Hangman and I Spy to Yellow Car and the License Plate Game, you’ll have everything you need to get where you’re going without the dreaded question, “Are we there yet?”

When it comes to tackling a home renovation, the backyard can be an afterthought. But more and more, homeowners are thinking about this prime living space a bit differently. In 2020, outdoor contracting professionals, like pool and spa installers, saw a large increase in work requests—and the new approach to yards doesn’t end there.