If you plan on spending a lot of time outside this weekend, it's good to keep an eye out for heat-related illness. The New York Times describes what to watch out for.

Mangoes are objectively one of the best fruits in the world (see you in the comments), but they can be notoriously difficult to peel, due to how slippery they are inside. Here's how to skip the mess and get rid of those pesky skins in seconds.

Smoothies are a great way to beat the summer heat. Weblog The Kitchn recommends freezing your smoothie ingredients in individual serving bags to save you some time and ensure everything keeps properly.

Summer's beloved fruit, the watermelon, can be pretty messy to eat. Instead of serving the melon in traditional wedges, cut it into sticks -- easy finger foods.

There are lots of marinades you can use to enhace the flavour of your BBQ meats, but if you want them to come out tender rather than mushy, it's best to go with salty over acidic (which is why you should skip bottled salad dressing).

Cold-brewing is a great way to enjoy coffee on a hot day. We've shown you how to make it in a blender before, but this is a simple alternative.

When it comes to cooling down your car, it turns out there's really no more fuel-efficient way to do so than to roll your windows down. Yes, even on the highway.

There's nothing like a BBQ in your backyard once summer rolls around -- but it does get hot out there. To keep things cool, set up a DIY water misting rack on the cheap.

Running air conditioning can be very expensive, but you still need to cool down at night so you can sleep comfortably. Real Simple notes that a fan blowing air out of your room is better than one blowing in.

Inflatable pool toys are a pain to fill up, but they're an even bigger annoyance when you need to let the air out. Instead of pinching the air valve until your fingers fall off, you can stick a straw in there and deflate them with ease.

We've talked about how useful a bundle of fresh herbs can be as a basting brush while you're at the BBQ. BrightNest has another way you can use herbs as your secret weapon: Soak them and put them right on the BBQ. The smoke smells amazing, imparts flavours, and can even keep insects away.

If you're out camping and you forgot your bottle opener, reach for your spoon. Weblog Food52 shows us how to use one to open a tasty brew.

You've probably seen someone drowning in movies, but that's not what drowning really looks like. The Art of Manliness has put together a great infographic to help you learn to spot actual victims.

Have a kettle BBQ but no easy way to lift the plate? If you don't have a grill lifter, you can build a much simpler (and cheaper) grill-lifting solution with a couple of nuts and bolts.

No one wants to be eaten alive by mosquitoes, but there's no need to resort to harsh chemicals to keep them at arm's length. Instructables user Dartorso has a solution in the form of a trap you can easily make from a plastic bottle and a few other tools.

When it comes to ice cream, the creamier the better. American University professor Matthew Hartings and Reactions explain how ice crystals affect ice cream and its consistency.

Grilling vegetables isn't always the easiest BBQ task. The Art of Manliness explains the key: add the vegetables in the right order, starting with the longest cook time to the shortest, so they all finish at the same time.

During the hot summer months, many of us enjoy a refreshing bike ride. For those of us who like to go barefoot, most bicycle pedals are rather uncomfortable. An easy solution to the problem is to use an old sponge for cushioning.

Going outside and soaking up some sun and warm weather is a joy, but remembering to reapply sunscreen can be a pain. It's still necessary though, and Adafruit's Becky Stern has an ingenious solution you can wear on a hat or other piece of clothing that watches your exposure and reminds you to reapply regularly.