Create the Perfect Summer Weekend With These Tips and Designs
Taking a day off from work is both a blessing and a curse. A well thought out day (or two) of rest can recharge your batteries and help you get back to work, ready to go. But do it wrong and you’ll get bored for a day. With that in mind, here are some ways to make the most of your 4th of July.
It’s summer now, which means it’s the perfect time to tackle this long list of side projects you’ve had, chill out to keep cool in the heat, or just make a great meal. Here are some of the best ways to turn your day off into a perfect day off.
This post was originally published in 2014 but was updated in 2016.
Beat the heat
Summers are great, but parts of the US are also unbearably hot. Assuming you’re not going to just sit in the air conditioner all day, there are a few tricks you need to apply to stay calm. Here are some tips to help make sure the temperature doesn’t ruin your beautiful day:
- Stay Hydrated : The effects of dehydration can creep up on you if you’re not careful . The main thing here is to always keep water on hand and drink as much as possible during the day. If you don’t like the taste of water, you can trick yourself into liking it .
- Use sunscreen . Using sunscreen is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and is a must on hot summer days. However, it is not as easy as you might think, and choosing the right sunscreen and then applying it for maximum effectiveness takes a bit of effort. In fact, if you want to beat the heat, you should stick to the shade as much as possible.
- Keep away from bugs : bugs can ruin a perfect summer day pretty quickly, but luckily we have a huge guide on how to protect against them. Of course, the treatment continues only up to this point. If you really want to make today perfect, you can get rid of mistakes completely .
- Cool off : All of the above are great ways to make a hot day more bearable, but let’s be honest: the worst part of the heat is how trashy it makes you feel. Fortunately, you can fight high temperatures without running the air conditioner all day. We’ve already shown you how to stay cool while you sleep , and if you learn about the rapid cooling points of your body, you can cool off with a little water. If all else fails, we’ve shown you a few more ways to change your mind and stay cool no matter the heat.
- Lift the pool: if nothing helps , the best way to cool down – find a swimming pool and jump into it. Even if you do not have it freely available, you can get into the private pool . Once there, make sure you are aware of your safety measures and know what drowning looks like in order to save lives if necessary.
This way you can maintain a comfortable temperature, fight the heat, and enjoy a great day off without worrying about sweat accumulating on your forehead.
Grill like a champion
One of the best ways to spend a hot summer afternoon is in front of the grill with a spatula in hand. This alone is often enough, but if you really want to kickstart the experience, you need to add a little more flavor to the mix. Here are some ways to make grilling really exciting.
- Prepare the grill : First things first: we need to start this grill. If you are using charcoal, make sure you set it to maximum heat . Likewise, if you are using a gas grill, try a few lava stones to get ultra-high heat from your burners. If grilling is truly your life, you can also set up a fire pit in your backyard . If necessary, you can also clean the grill before preparing in the coffee tub .
- Get your grilling tools : The right tools can really make or ruin a good day when you’re grilling. If you’re looking for some upgrades, Grill Clips are great for keeping your veggies together, and Stake is an insane combo tool that might just make all other tools obsolete. If you need a serving dish, then your muffin pan will do the trick .
- Prepare your food : Once the grill is fired up and all the tools are in order, it’s time to prepare your food. There are many ways to do this – from pickling to poaching . You can even do your best and cut the hot dogs in a spiral pattern for the maximum filling , and remember to get the perfect steak with the right preparation .
- Grill! Once everything is ready, it’s time to do the fun part: grilling. We’ve already shown you how to become a master of the grill before, from cooking the perfect steak to prevent sticking to the grill of fish , you can now turn from amateur to professional barbecue.
You will have the best BBQ with this one, and it’s a pretty reliable way to make your weekend the perfect effortlessly.
Take those side projects you’ve been putting off
Finally, one of the best ways to spend your day off is to do something fun. In today’s case, do something cool and complete one of these side projects.
- Pick a Project : The first thing you need to do is pick a project that you will be working on. If you’re not sure where to start, our weekend projects and DIY projects are a good place to be for inspiration. You can do a lot of cool things in less than a day, including Arduino boards, DSLR shoulder mounts, and more .
- Gather Materials : Materials for DIY projects aren’t always cheap. Luckily, you can gather a bunch of cheap materials quite easily to save money on your projects, and you can start pretty much any hobby cheaply .
- Getting started . With your project and finished materials in mind, it’s time to get started . It’s always a little difficult to learn something new, but in the end it’s a rewarding experience. Luckily, we have many starter projects for you, from electronics , home automation , composting , or Raspberry Pi all the way to coding , car repairs and more .
The perfect weekend is not that difficult, and even if you decide to do something together at the last minute, you will surely have something to do.
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