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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...


How to Host a Stress-Free Backyard Barbecue

Summertime means entertaining outdoors—a lot. These tips for hosting a backyard barbecue include what food and drinks to serve, plus...


30 Best White Elephant Gifts Under $30, According to Our Editors

The best white elephant gifts will get a laugh from everyone at the holiday gift exchange.


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...

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...


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...


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 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...


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...


Napoleon Grills vs. Weber: Who Makes the Better Grill?

Two of the hottest grill brands, but which is best? We tested both Napoleon grills and Weber grills so you...


The Best Weber Grills [Tested and Reviewed]

Fire up the grill! Find the best Weber grills to fit your needs, according to tests from the Taste of...


Presenting the Winners of Our Cooking with Fire Recipe Contest

These home cooks really brought the heat with these grilled recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert.

Top Ooni Pizza Oven Accessories: Must-Have Tools for Perfect Pizzas

Love your home pizza oven? Improve your pizza game with these handy Ooni pizza oven accessories for better hosting and...


Your Guide to Growing Mint Indoors, Plus When to Harvest It ( new revision)

Mint juleps, mojitos, chimichurri and pesto are just a few reasons why growing mint indoors will become one of your...


Stay Cool This Summer with the 11 Best Inflatable Pools on Amazon

Find the Amazon inflatable pool of your summer backyard dreams with these customer-favorite picks.


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Smoked Pork Butt

Ready to become a pitmaster? Here's how to smoke a pork butt in your own backyard.


9 Ways to Get Rid of Ants in Your Kitchen

When ants start marching one by one into your kitchen, you want to fix the problem—fast.


How to Grow Zucchini in Your Backyard Garden

Zucchini is a fun, fast-growing vegetable to have in the garden! Learn how to grow zucchini with tips from a...


14 Secrets for Keeping Cold Food Fresh All Day Long

Wondering how to keep food cold at a party during the summer? Here are our best tips and tricks.


Thousand Island Dressing

This sweet and tangy homemade Thousand Island dressing is a cinch to make. It's perfect for drizzling over your favorite...

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The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Camping

Sleep under the stars without going too far from home. Just use our backyard camping guide to get started!


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How to Grill a Turkey

It is not the most common way to cook Thanksgiving dinner, but once you learn how to grill a turkey,...