Just be sure the fire's out, then put it on the grill

Ed. Note: The Hardware Aisle, in competition with Toolmonger, will feature the most unabashedly patriotic products we can find, every day, until our nation celebrates its 231st birthday. This is part 7 of a series we call This Old Glory.

Rumor has it that the day George Washington chopped down his cherry tree, he threw a big log in the Weber and cooked up some delicious cherry-smoked burgers.

Okay, so we cannot tell a lie, but it sure seems that General George would have loved this All-American 70-inch grill cover. The celebration shouldn’t stop just because the grillin' done. Covering the grill is one of the easiest steps you can take towards effective grill maintenance.

Your grill isn't the only one that gets a patriotic gussy-up for the big day. Slip these covers on your less-than-pristine patio chairs if you don’t have time for a proper cleaning, and provide some cushioning for guests. Then, pull up a chair to enjoy an historic hamburger, watch the fireworks, and maybe even have a slice of apple pie.