Get ready for a party! Decorate the deck, get that grill cleaned, and keep all of your delicious food safe to eat.

 

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Set the atmosphere with these decorating tips:

Party-Perfect Patios, Decks, and Lawns
Container Classics: Sprucing Up a Deck or Patio with Plants

Special pre-party cleaning tips:

Clean Your BBQ for Sizzling Summer Cookouts
For Dummies: Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

Great tips for summer food safety:

 

Cooking for Company - Keep it Sanitary!

Beat BBQ Food Safety Blues

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