Everything You Need to Host a Backyard Party for Summer

Summer is finally in full swing and now is the first time in a while where a big get-together actually seems viable. In order to throw that memorable Fourth of July backyard party, you are going to need a few things. Below, we’ve compiled all of our favorite stories and guides about prepping your home for the summer party people will be talking about all year long.

The 6 Best Beers to Drink This Summer

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There’s nothing more refreshing than an icy brew in the summertime. These are the best you can drink.

The 11 Best Gas Grills You Can Buy in 2021

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Gas grills are the easiest, and usually biggest, grills you can buy — fire it up and get those hot dogs cookin’.

The 12 Best Home Products of Summer 2021

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When the mercury rises, this is the stuff to have at home to beat the heat.

Pellet Grills and Smokers Are the Outdoor Cooking Alternative You Need This Summer

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Our home editor Will Price discusses why a pellet grill is the grill you didn’t know you wanted.

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The 10 Best Coolers of 2021

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It’s summer, it’s going to be hot. You need a cooler to keep drinks at the proper drinking temperature for the duration of the party.

The 12 Best Charcoal Grills You Can Buy in 2021

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A charcoal grill screams summertime. These are the best options around.

The First Gear Patrol Beer Is the Perfect Accompaniment for Your Summer Hangs

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We brewed a beer that is summer in a can. Pursuit is a Helles-style lager brewed with the fine folks at Burial Beer in Asheville, North Carolina.

The Best Outdoor Furniture Brands for Your Patio, Balcony or Backyard

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Spruce up your backyard furniture before you host. Nobody wants to sit on a crusty cushion.

The 10 Best Pellet Smokers and Grills You Can Buy in 2021

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The absolute best pellet smokers, whether you’re on a budget, tailgating or setting up your backyard dream kitchen.

These Are Some of the Best Outdoor Games for Summer

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Cricket-mode activated. These are our favorite games that you can play in your backyard, at the beach or at the park.

8 Tools You Need to Take Your Grill Setup to the Next Level

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Grilling has officially left the caveman era. Bring your cookouts into the 21st century with new tech and clever tools.

The Best Bluetooth Speakers

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Looking for a portable speaker to take to the beach, mountain or tailgate party?

25 Grill Recipes You Should Bookmark Right Now

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This curated and wide-ranging list of 25 great grill recipes includes sides, desserts and plenty of charred meat. Some are simply the best versions of a very typical dish (ribeye, fish tacos and so on), others are clever takes on classics.

The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Try in 2021

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The pandemic has seen a boom in non-alcoholic alcohol sales, so you should definitely have something on deck for folks who are taking it easy on the sauce.

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