New This Week: Getting Ready for Memorial Day

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This Week From Allison Bean, your About This Week Editor New on About.com this week, we've got tips for getting your patio ready for summer and advice for staying safe in the sun. Plus: Why we observe Memorial Day. Why We Observe Memorial Day Often considered the "official" start of summer in the United States, Memorial Day weekend began as a time to remember the fallen soldiers of conflicts past as well as for family picnics and trips to the beach. Learn more about the history of this holiday. 4 Movies to Watch This Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day Activities for Kids Search Related Topics:  memorial day  civil war  union How to Stay Safe in the Sun Skin cancer is diagnosed in over one million Americans every year, so it's imperative that you take steps to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays. Here's what you need to do. Does Sunshine Make You Happier? How to Get Sunburn Relief 5 Budget-Friendly SPF Picks to Protect Your Skin Search Related Topics:  preventing skin cancer  tanning  sun safety 5 Tips for Creating Stylish Outdoor Spaces Outdoor spaces can be just as attractive as indoor ones. Even the tiniest patio can be made more stylish and usable with a few design tricks. Here's how to make your yard more inviting. Top 10 Gas Grills under $250 Quick Tip: How to Keep Bugs Away During Outdoor Parties Search Related Topics:  patio furniture  outdoor living spaces  How to Open a Swimming Pool For many people, Memorial Day weekend is when they open up their pool for the summer season. The easiest way to get the pool open and ready for a rousing game of Marco Polo is to hire a pool service. However, you can save hundreds of dollars by taking on this task yourself. Here's how to open your pool in 10 simple steps. How to Clean a Pool Where to Find Cheap Swimsuits Search Related Topics:  diy pool cleaning  diy pool maintenance  pruning trees Related Searches Memorial Day Pool Patio Furniture Swimming Pool Fence Indoor Outdoor Pool Outdoor Patio Ideas Featured Articles Are Goggles Needed for Indoor Tanning? Last Minute Graduation Gift Ideas 7 Modern Nursery Chairs for Less 3 Signs Your Makeup Has Expired The Best Flowers for Late Spring 10 Steps to Getting a Government Job   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com This Week newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement