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The 4th of July is officially on the way, marking one of the high points of the summer. The holiday is perfect for grilling up some burgers and hot dogs, spending time in the sun, and even getting some things done around the house with the extra day off.

Ace Hardware is getting in on the fun by offering some serious discounts for homeowners from June 25 through July 7. There's a sale on several items that can help get the party started for Independence Day across the board, including grills, tools, fans, and more.

SEE ALSO: Home Depot's 4th of July sale unleashes deals up to 65% off and free tools very much up for grabs

If you're still looking for the best ways to get things ready for your own 4th of July summer bash, check out some of our favorite picks from the sale below and start shopping before these deals expire.

If you're planning on doing some outdoor cooking around the 4th this year, let this outdoor griddle do all the heavy lifting. It has a pre-seasoned carbon steel cook top that you can use as soon as you unbox it that heats up to 500 degrees evenly, edge-to-edge. That means you can cook everything from burgers and pancakes to fajitas and paninis with ease. It has an interchangeable system that lets you keep both cooking and cleaning supplies at the ready as well, so you can keep slinging the food out as needed. Plus, it has a storage shelf that you can use to keep all your essentials, as well as a digital temperature readout.

This hammer drill driver packs serious power into a compact, easy-to-handle design. It's built for tough jobs, and it can handle large holes in dense materials without slowing down. It's also built to help prevent kickback, with a brushless motor and intelligent power management system to help you get the job done without having to worry about overheating or overloading. Whether you're working in tight spots or powering through tough wood, this cordless drill can get the job done. Most importantly for this deal, when you purchase the drill driver set, you also get the Milwaukee M18 Redlithium XC5.0 Battery ($159 value) for free. Not too shabby.

No air conditioning or airflow in your home? This powerful fan has you covered. Its blades are 12 inches in diameter, and it has three speed settings, so you can choose what feels best while you cool off. It's sturdy, large, and has a handle that makes it easy to move around. It's perfect for keeping outside by the food to cool off guests, or indoors so no one has to sweat it out while spending time at your house for the holiday.

The best early Prime Day deals, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)
• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1070Wh Portable Power Station — $448.98 (List Price $799.00)
• Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen 1080p Camera With Cover (White, 2-Pack) — $59.98 (List Price $99.99)
• Blink Outdoor 4 XR 2 Camera Kit With Mini 2 Camera — $129.98 (List Price $219.98)
• Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones — $269.00 (List Price $348.00)
• Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $297.99 (List Price $599.00)
• Amazon Fire HD 10 32GB Tablet (2023 Release, Black) — $69.99 (List Price $139.99)
• Amazon Fire Max 11 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2023 Model) — $139.99 (List Price $229.99)
• Fire TV Stick 4K Max Streaming Player With Remote (2023 Model) — $34.99 (List Price $59.99)
• Ring Battery Doorbell Pro With Ring Battery Outdoor Cam Plus — $329.98
• 55" Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series 4K QLED Smart TV (2024 Model) — $699.99 (List Price $819.99)