Barbecue glow-up: Budget-friendly ideas for outdoor entertaining

Here are six super ways to get the summer party started. They're cost-effective, trending, and will elevate your al-fresco experience 
Barbecue glow-up: Budget-friendly ideas for outdoor entertaining

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Want to elevate a humdrum barbecue to a real occasion without spending a fortune on new furnishings? Here’s my six trending, add-water-and-stir tips for BBQ season 2025.

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