Guide to a Fun and Safe Fourth of July

SUMMER SAFETY

Make sure your fireworks display is safe—and legal
Rise in child drownings prompts new warnings on pool safety
Crocs and similar soft shoes linked to escalator entrapments
Stay safe when using your gas grill
Anchors away: Set sail safely
Food poisoning is no picnic: How to avoid it
Travel alert: Don't place infants on air mattresses
Keep your cool when the temperature is rising

FAMILY TRAVEL

Prep your car for vacation
Where to find the cheapest gas
Top 10 cars for family travel
How to safely load your car for a road trip
The view from the backseat: child comfort
When Fido and Fluffy hitch a ride
Hotels: Where to get a good night's sleep
Car rental 101
How to save money when you're on the road
How your driving affects your mileage

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING

Fire it up: Delicious recipes for the grill
Avoid the five most common grilling mistakes
Taste test: Hot dogs
Veggie burgers: Healthy and good-tasting too
Buying beef: What the labels mean
Snack smackdown: Chips vs. lower-calorie options
Wine: Ratings of the top varietals
Serving wine at the proper temperature
Summer wines: Five tips for sippers
The best of the light brews

HOME & GARDEN

How to pick the right grill
Patio furniture: The look of luxury
Guide to exterior (and interior) paints
10 tips for hassle-free yards
Deck check: Signs of an unsafe deck
Best decking: How synthetics stack up against real wood

OUR BLOGS

Safety
Home & Garden
Cars

Fireworks safety tips
Leave the pyrotechnics to the pros.

Outdoor living
Make your deck or patio the ultimate entertainment space.

Summer road trips
How to prepare for your next driving vacation.

Lawn and yard guide
Staying home? Here are some projects to tackle.

Gas grill buying guide

Alert: Dangerous gas grill

Grilling techniques

Inflatable pool hazards

Lawnmower buying guide

How to save on car rentals

Airline passenger rights

Hotel reward programs

Healthier snacks

Danger of hot cars

Kid-friendly cars

More miles per gallon

Preventing sun glare

GPS buying guide

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