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Plan your 4th of July extravaganza with the help of eHow's holiday experts. Whether it's a backyard barbecue with the kids, a romantic picnic for two or burgers and beer on the beach, eHow's got the know-how on everything from side dishes to fireworks. Swap recipes for patriotic desserts, or mind your beach body with eHow's diet-friendly cookout recommendations. Find fun activity ideas for setting off a party before the fireworks, and get tips on how to repel unwanted outdoor guests such as ants and mosquitoes.
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Fireworks Safety: Lighting Sparklers Outside
Fireworks like sparklers should only be lit outside in a safe environment. Discover other areas to avoid lighting sparklers in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Position While Using Sparklers
A basic fireworks safety rule is to remain standing when using sparklers. Learn why moving around is not safe in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Footwear While Using Sparklers
Open-toed shoes are not safe to wear when using fireworks. Watch more sparklers footwear safety tips in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Handle Lit Sparklers
It is never safe to hand a sparkler or firework to another person once it is lit. in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Determine Safe Viewing Distances
Standing six feet away from lit fireworks is a good, minimum safe distance. Learn more about the importance of safe viewing distances in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Finding Local Firework Laws
Contact local police or fire departments to find out about fireworks safety laws before igniting sparklers. Find out other ways to find firework safety laws in this free fireworks safety video...
Fireworks Safety: Buying Sparklers
Before buying sparklers or fireworks, check safety regulations and laws to see if they are legal. Find out more about buying sparklers in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Avoid Injury With Sparklers
Practicing fireworks and sparklers safety can prevent serious injuries. Learn more about how to avoid injury when using sparklers in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Dress Safely for Sparklers
Wearing tighter fitting clothes is a good way to practice fireworks safety. when lighting fireworks. Discover safety dressing tips in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Choose A Location
Sparklers and fireworks can reach very hot temperatures and should be used safely in an open field. Get information about other places to light sparklers in this free fireworks safety video from a...
Fireworks Safety: Storing Sparklers
Store fireworks in cool, dry safe place out of reach of children. Find out more about where to store sparklers in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Lighting Sparklers
The safest way to light fireworks and sparklers is using an extendable butane lighter. Get other tips for lighting sparklers in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Mixing Alcohol & Sparklers
Consuming alcohol and lighting fireworks is not safe and should never been done. Learn why alcohol and sparklers are not a good idea in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Handle Sparklers
Handling more than one sparkler or firework at a time is not safe. Learn how to properly handle sparklers in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Sparklers & Children
Children should be taught about fireworks safety before handling sparklers. Learn more about teaching sparkler safety to children in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Extinguish Sparklers
Extinguish fireworks and sparklers by safely putting them in sand or a bucket of water. Discover more about putting out lit sparklers in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Dangers Of Sparklers
Practice fireworks safety by remembering sparklers can cause injuries to the user and bystanders. Find out more about the dangers of sparklers in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Protect Hands & Eyes From Sparklers
Safety glasses should be worn when setting off fireworks and sparklers. See other safety equipment to wear when setting off sparklers in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Avoid Injuries On Infants
Infants should be away at a safe distance from fireworks and not be held or cradled when lighting sparklers. Discover other ways to keep children and infants safe in this free fireworks safety...
Fireworks Safety: Sparkler Etiquette In Public
Lighting sparklers at public fireworks displays should never be done. Learn more proper sparkler etiquette in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fireworks Safety: Keep Sparklers at Arms Length
Safety precautions include keeping sparklers and fireworks at arms length. Find out more sparkler safety tips in this free fireworks safety video from a fire captain.
Fourth of July Cake: Royal Icing Fireworks
Royal icing is made with confectioners sugar, egg whites and lemon juice. Make royal icing to make fireworks with tips from a professional baker in this free holiday recipe video about making a...
Fourth of July Cake: Making Fondant Banners
Add banner decorations to a Fourth of July cake. Make a rope banner using fondant icing with tips from a professional baker in this free holiday recipe video about making a Fourth of July cake.
Fourth of July Cake: Adding Fireworks
Fireworks are a classic Fourth of July tradition. Add firework decorations to a cake with tips from a professional baker in this free holiday recipe video about making a Fourth of July cake.
Fourth of July Cake: Flag Fondant Pattern
Make an American flag with fondant by preparing a pattern. Create a flag pattern using fondant with tips from a professional baker in this free holiday recipe video about making a Fourth of July cake.
Fourth of July Cake: Cutting Fondant Flag Stripes
Fondant hardens, which makes it easier to decorate with. Cut stripes out of hard fondant with tips from a professional baker in this free holiday recipe video about making a Fourth of July cake.
Fourth of July Cake: Adding Fondant Stripes to Flag
Use water as glue to attach fondant flag stripes. Add fondant stripes to an American flag with tips from a professional baker in this free holiday recipe video about making a Fourth of July cake.
Fourth of July Cake: Adding Fondant Flag to Cake
Using a big spatula, move a fondant flag onto a cake. Learn to press the fondant flag on a cake with tips from a professional baker in this free holiday recipe video about making a Fourth of July...
Fourth of July Cake: Making Yellow Fondant Stars
Cookie cutters are a great way to make shapes in fondant icing. Cut out stars using cookie cutters with tips from a professional baker in this free holiday recipe video about making a Fourth of...
Making Frosting Rosettes & Stars
Pastry bags have different frosting tips that are used to make shapes. Work with a pastry bag to make rosettes and stars with tips from a professional baker in this free cake decorating video.
Adding Frosted Trim to Round Cakes
Add a wave trim to cakes with a pastry bag. Make frosted cake trimmings with tips from a professional baker in this free cake decorating video.
Fourth of July Cake: Preparing Fondant
Before mixing fondant, make sure the workspace is clean and free of debris. Prepare fondant icing with tips from a professional baker in this free holiday recipe video about making a Fourth of...
Frosting Round Cake Sides
Using a large spoon of frosting, push the icing onto the sides of the cake with tips from a professional baker in this free cake decorating video.
Frosting 1st-Layer of Round Cake
Holding a spatula vertical will frost the sides of the cake better. Frost the first-layer of a cake with tips from a professional baker in this free cake decorating video.
Frosting 2nd-Layer Round Cake
Attach a two-layer cake together with frosting. Add frosting to a two-layer cake to hide the seams with tips from a professional baker in this free cake decorating video.
Cutting 2-Layer Cakes
Before decorating a two-layer cake, make sure all sides are level by trimming it. Cut cake layers with a serrated knife with tips from a professional baker in this free cake decorating video.
Adding Ganache Filling to 2nd-Layer Cakes
Ganache is a type of icing that is made from chocolate and cream. Make gananche with this recipe using tips from a professional baker in this free cake decorating video.
Leveling 2nd-Layer Cakes
Not all cakes are perfectly smooth and level after baking. Level a cake by trimming its edges with tips from a professional baker in this free cake decorating video.
Fourth of July Cake Decorating Supplies
Make a round Fourth of July cake with fondant, royal icing and butter cream frosting. Learn about basic cake decorating supplies with tips from a professional baker in this free holiday recipe...
Safety Tips for Smoking Fireworks
In this free video clip series, learn how to use smoking fireworks safely, watch demonstrations using different types of fireworks, and the basics of safe and effective fireworks displays.
How to Use Sparklers Safely
In this free video clip series, learn how to use sparkler fireworks safely, watch demonstrations using different types of fireworks, and the basics of safe and effective fireworks displays.
How to Use M2 Fireworks
In this free video tutorial, learn how to use M2 fireworks safely, watch demonstrations using different types of fireworks, and the basics of safe and effective fireworks displays.
How to Use M80 Fireworks
In this free video tutorial, learn how to use M80 fireworks safely, watch demonstrations using different types of fireworks, and the basics of safe and effective fireworks displays.
Basic Firework Safety
In this free video tutorial, learn how to use fireworks safely, watch demonstrations using different types of fireworks, and the basics of safe and effective fireworks displays.
How to Use Bottlerocket Fireworks
In this free video tutorial, learn how to use fireworks safely, watch demonstrations using different types of fireworks, and the basics of safe and effective fireworks displays.
How to Use Jumbo Rocket Fireworks
In this free video tutorial, learn how to use Jumbo rocket fireworks safely, watch demonstrations using different types of fireworks, and the basics of safe and effective fireworks displays.
How to Safely Store Fireworks
Learn how to safely store fireworks in this free video on firework safety.
How to Shoot Spinners & Pets Fireworks
Learn how to safely shoot spinners & pet fireworks in this free video on firework safety.
How to Shoot Sparklers Fireworks
Learn how to safely shoot sparkler fireworks in this free video on firework safety.
How to Shoot Fountain Fireworks
Learn how to safely shoot fountain fireworks in this free video on firework safety.
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