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The Best Gifts for Gardeners

If you have a green thumb, then your wishlist is about to get a whole lot longer. These are the best gifts for gardeners, including practical picks and more frivolous favorites.

7 Flower Subscription Services Perfect for You (or Your Best Bud)

Need an easy way to cheer up your home (or your BFF)? Try a flower subscription box! We tested 10...


Cuisinart Pellet Grill Review: A Modest Option for Beginner Pitmasters

The compact Cuisinart pellet grill is a budget-friendly option for most backyards. Here's what our Product Testing Team liked about...


Yoder Pellet Grill Review: A Compact (Yet Powerful) Smoker

With the Yoder Pellet Grill, price and quality go hand in hand—it may be one of the more expensive pellet...


RecTeq Pellet Grill Review: Our Product Testing Team’s Favorite Smoker

Discover the best of the best—our testing team ranked the RecTeq Flagship 1100 as our overall favorite pellet grill after...

Pit Boss Pellet Grill Review: An Easy-To-Use Option at a Modest Price Point

Need a fast, easy-to-use pellet grill? Here's everything you need to know about the Pit Boss Sportsman, from assembly to...


Does Burning Coffee Grounds Keep Mosquitoes Away?

How does burning coffee for mosquitoes work? Is this an effective way to stop the swarm? Here's what mosquito magnets...

Weber Pellet Grill Review: Our Favorite Option for Succulent Searing

Living up to the reputation of the original Weber charcoal grills, the Weber pellet grill won us over with its...


Traeger Tailgater Review: The Best Pellet Grill for Beginners

Short on backyard space or shopping on a budget? Here's our full review on the beginner-friendly Traeger Tailgater pellet grill.


Traeger Pro 575 Review: Our Favorite Budget-Friendly Pellet Grill

Searching for a pellet grill? We tested multiple brands, and the Traeger 575 was our top budget-friendly pick. Here's why.


If You See a Yellow Ladybug, This Is What It Means

Although they're a welcome sight on a garden leaf, you don't want a yellow ladybug (or several) getting into your...

Pit Boss vs. Traeger: Who Makes the Better Pellet Grill?

Two popular pellet grill brands, but which is the best? We tested Pit Boss vs. Traeger to find out.


Traeger Timberline Review: Packed With Special Features and Worth the Splurge

Add an outdoor kitchen to the backyard with no build-out required with the Traeger Timberline. Here's our full review on...


We Tested the 7 Best Pellet Grills for Every Pit Boss

After smoking 115 pounds of pork shoulder (plus chicken breasts, salmon, corn and pork chops), we feel confident that these...


Pellet Grill vs. Gas Grill: We Tested 18 Grills To Find out Which Is Better

Deciding between a pellet grill vs. gas grill? We tested 18 grills to determine which fuel source yields tastier results.


We Tested 4 of the Best Traeger Grills—Here Are Our Thoughts

Our grilling experts smoked over 40 pounds of pork shoulder in our quest to test four of the best Traeger...

Pellet Grill vs. Charcoal Grill: We Tried 19 Grills for the Ultimate Comparison

Pellet grill vs. charcoal? We put both to the test. Find out which is the better fit for your budget...


Traeger vs. Recteq: Who Makes the Better Pellet Grill?

Does Recteq or Traeger make the better pellet grill for wood-fired flavor? We put them to the test to find...


RTIC vs. YETI: Which Outdoor Goods Brand Is Better?

Looking for a cooler or coffee tumbler that gets the job done? We compared two of the most popular outdoor...


Ninja FrostVault Cooler Review: This Cooler’s Pull-Out Drawer Keeps Food Dry and ...

The Ninja FrostVault cooler is our favorite summer snacking cooler. It rings up at an affordable price and boasts a...


Yeti Cooler Review: The Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler Beat Out 11 Chilly Competitors

In our tests of 12 coolers, the Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler came out on top. Here's why our expert...


Orca Cooler Review: The Cooler That Keeps Ice Intact for Days (And Days)

The Orca cooler delivers near-unbeatable insulation when you're on a days-long camping trip or just want to keep your drinks...


Lifetime Cooler Review: This Affordable Cooler Stands Up to Pricey Competitors

This Lifetime Cooler review covers this affordable option. Our team tested against similar (but pricier) picks like the Yeti and...


BruTank Cooler Review: This Cooler’s Fun Features Go Beyond Drink Storage

The BruTank cooler boasts a dry goods basket, built-in tap, bottle opener and two rugged wheels for navigating tough terrain.


Weber Master Touch Review: The Ultimate Charcoal Grill Upgrade

Discover the ultimate charcoal grill upgrade with color options and clever add-ons. Here's everything you need to know about the...

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Char Broil Performance Grill Review: A Great Introductory Grill at an Approachable Price

Are you getting into outdoor cooking and looking for a grill at a mid-range price? Learn all about the Char-Broil...


Weber Original Kettle Review: The Ideal Charcoal Grill for Beginners

Fire up a tried-and-true classic grill design. Here's everything you need to know about the Weber Original Kettle grill from...


Weber Performer Review: This Grill Delivers Iconic Design and Great Charcoal Flavor Wit...

Learn why this upgraded design tops our list of the best charcoal grills. Here's our full review of the Weber...


Weber Spirit II E-310 Review: The Ultimate Compact Yet Powerful Gas Grill

Power and performance meet space-saving design with this gas grill. Learn all about the Weber Spirit II E-310 based on...


Weber Genesis E-325 Review: A Stylish Top Performer for Flavorful Cooking

Power and performance meets stylish design with this gas grill. Here's what we learned from firsthand testing.


The Best Hammocks for Backyard Lounging [Tested and Reviewed]

Sure, a patio chair is nice. But have you tried relaxing in a hammock? We tested nine hammocks with stands...