50 Fun Projects to Bring Your Labor Day to Life
Today is Labor Day in the US and Canada, so we sit back and relax. Whether you want to use your free time to work, have a delicious meal or just sit back and relax, we have everything you need to ensure that your vacation is not wasted.
Throw a backyard party
If you have a backyard, you are having a party. Consider creating a projection screen for outdoor projection or a slideshow for children . Alternatively, a giant bubble wand can make a ton of fun and take some amazing photos. If you need to spice things up, then this street music ribbon made from a kitchen trolley will help. If you don’t have a lot of outdoor furniture, just use wooden pallets . This beautiful DIY mosquito lantern will keep insects away from insects while you are outdoors.
Cook great food
When you have a day off, you have time to prepare a delicious meal. In the summer, you probably want to grill it. First, start with some great recipes and consider making your own charcoal to enhance the flavor . Different methods help to bring out the flavors of different meats, whether you want the perfect burger or steak . For hot dogs, an excellent spiral slicing technique is critical. As for the sausages, you just need to cook them right on the grill . If you are grilling vegetables, you may want to purchase grill clips . Regardless of the food, just make sure you know where to put it . For dessert, you can make a great product with just two ingredients, such as ice cream , chocolate mousse or very simple granite . Both can cool you off on a hot day. Eat them in your backyard, or take a picnic in the sun .
Get organized
Although you should relax if you need to, otherwise you can use your free time for work. Plus, if you get things organized now, you will have less work to do later. Here are some great tips for those with tiny apartments. We’re also big fans of the office toilet . When it comes to the kitchen, consider organizing it like a programmer . If you have a huge mess to deal with , start with a hard reboot . If you’re messing with cables, you have a variety of options. Gutters can help , but they can be cleverly hidden in plain sight . Of course, universal file clips will always help, and you have tons of other options if you need them.
Your home isn’t the only place you need a small organization. Your bag too. I like to have a modular bag system so that I can easily switch items to the most suitable backpack or messenger. Each bag should also have a travel charger with a battery pack for the backpack . This will save your ass on a regular basis.
Create technology
The weather changes from place to place and you may not get a perfectly sunny day with a pleasant breeze. If you need to have some indoor fun, you still have many projects available. Of all our favorite projects, assembling a computer takes the first place. For Apple lovers, make it a hackintosh . If you already have a solid desktop, consider setting up a NAS .
Of course, if you want something a little faster and easier, the Raspberry Pi is a tech master’s dream. We have more projects than you can count, some of them are quite simple with a few clicks . Check out our Raspberry Pi tag for more ideas.
If you want to play some games, your desktop or smartphone is a great retro arcade (not to mention the aforementioned Raspberry Pi ). You can even integrate it into your gaming table . If you prefer the analogue version, check out the board game remix kit . It offers many ways to spice up the boring old board games you have at home. Just make sure you keep everything in order .
Try new software
If you’re looking for a quality upgrade to your PC – beyond your regular maintenance – all you need are one or two great downloads. We have tons of apps in our app directory and Lifehacker Packs and you can get some awesome wallpapers in our wednesday wallpaper archive .
If you haven’t upgraded to Windows 10 yet, or just haven’t learned something new, there is no better time than now . Mac and iPhone users still have a few days before OS X El Capitain and iOS 9 release , but if you can’t wait, you can try the beta versions now .
Just relax
Stress hurts , so don’t let it interrupt you on the weekend. Of course, it helps you fall asleep, so if you need to catch up, taking a day off is a great time to restart your sleep cycle . You can take action to counter the stress now and in the future, for example, start to engage in meditation or practice yoga . Both will help you relax, and the day off is time for learning. If you’re looking for a few ways to unwind as you return to the hustle and bustle of normal life, get ready for your personal thunderstorm or visit Calm.com for a break .
Enjoy your weekend!