Garden & Outdoor Living
23 buying decisions in garden & outdoor living, each synthesized from independent testing and real owner reports. We name the pick - and the popular option to skip.
Shopping by budget? Premium garden & outdoor living
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The Best Chainsaw Chaps: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four currently sold chainsaw leg protectors on the certification actually printed on the label, how much of the leg the pad covers, the lengths and waist ranges offered, and what each maker says about washing and retiring them. Our pick: STIHL Pro Mark Wrap Chaps
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The Best Chainsaws for Homeowners: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four homeowner chainsaws across battery and gas on cutting power, bar length, tensioning, weight, safety, and oiling. Our pick: EGO Power+ 18" Chain Saw 50cc (CS1815)
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The Best Composters: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared outdoor tumblers, a hot stationary bin, and two electric countertop units on speed, capacity, pest resistance, and what the output actually is. Our pick: Maze Easy-Turn 65 Gal Compost Tumbler
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The Best Electric Smokers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current electric smokers on capacity, temperature control, smoke feed, insulation, app control, and cleanup. Our pick: Masterbuilt 40-Inch Digital Electric Smoker
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The Best Patio Heaters: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four real patio heaters across propane and electric on heat output, coverage, wind resistance, safety, and value. Our pick: AZ Patio Heaters Hiland HLDS01-CG 48,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater
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The Best Premium Gas Grills: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four enthusiast-grade gas grills on burner build, grates, sear power, firebox thickness, ignition, and warranty to see where premium is worth it and where you're paying for the badge. Our pick: Weber Genesis S-415
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The Best Robot Lawn Mowers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current robot mowers on navigation, slope handling, lawn-size capacity, obstacle avoidance, anti-theft and rain performance. Our pick: Mammotion Luba 2 AWD
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The Best Cordless String Trimmers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four cordless string trimmers on power, line feed, battery ecosystem, runtime, and handling to find the best homeowner pick. Our pick: EGO POWER+ 15" String Trimmer with POWERLOAD (ST1521S)
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The Best Wheelbarrows & Garden Carts: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared a steel wheelbarrow, a 4-wheel poly dump cart, a convertible yard cart, and a dual-wheel poly barrow on capacity, stability, tires, and dump effort. Our pick: Gorilla Carts 7 Cu. Ft. Heavy-Duty Poly Yard Dump Cart (GCG-7)
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The Best Charcoal Grills: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four charcoal grills on cooking area, build, airflow and temperature control, ash cleanup, and two-zone versatility. Our pick: Weber Original Kettle Premium 22"
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The Best Cordless Lawn Mowers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current battery mowers on cut quality, runtime, drive feel, storage, and value - including one to avoid. Our pick: EGO Power+ 21" Select Cut XP Self-Propelled Mower (LM2156SP)
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The Best Fire Pits: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four patio fire pits across propane and smokeless wood-burning designs on heat, smoke, build, portability, and value. Our pick: Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0
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The Best Garden Hoses: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We weighed maker specs and owner reports on durability, kink resistance, weight, and fittings to rank four popular garden hoses. Our pick: Eley 5/8-inch Polyurethane Garden Hose
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The Best Grill Brushes: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four grill cleaning tools on bristle material and tested durability, whether they work on hot or cool grates, reach, and what each maker publishes. Our pick: Char-Broil SAFER Combo Grill Brush
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The Best Cordless Hedge Trimmers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four cordless hedge trimmers on battery platform, cut capacity, blade length, weight, and runtime to find the honest picks. Our pick: EGO Power+ HT2411 24" Hedge Trimmer
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The Best Garden Hose Reels: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared cart, wall-mount, and auto-retractable hose reels on capacity, rewind, leak-free swivels, build, and weather resistance. Our pick: Eley Rapid Reel Wall-Mount Garden Hose Reel (Model 1041)
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The Best Cordless Leaf Blowers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four cordless leaf blowers on airflow, runtime, noise, and battery ecosystem to find the right pick for real yards. Our pick: EGO POWER+ 650 CFM Blower (LB6504)
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The Best Outdoor Gas Griddles: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We looked at four outdoor flat-top gas griddles on cooking area, heat control, surface and seasoning, grease management, and portability to pick the best. Our pick: Blackstone 28-inch Griddle with Air Fryer (Airfryer Combo)
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The Best Pellet Grills: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current wood-pellet smoker-grills on temperature stability, searing, smoke flavor, app control, build and support. Our pick: Traeger Ironwood XL
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The Best Electric Pressure Washers for Home Use: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) Four electric pressure washers compared on real cleaning power, build quality, portability, and long-term reliability for typical home jobs. Our pick: Westinghouse ePX3100v
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The Best Snow Blowers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared a gas two-stage, a cordless two-stage, a gas single-stage, and a budget cordless on power, real-world clearing, and upkeep. Our pick: Cub Cadet 2X 26" IntelliPOWER Snow Blower
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The Best Gas Grills for Backyards: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four buyable propane grills on even heat, build quality, searing, and long-term durability to find the ones worth your patio space. Our pick: Weber Genesis E-325 (Liquid Propane)
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The Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four popular portable outdoor pizza ovens on heat, capacity, ease of use, build quality and value to find the ones worth buying. Our pick: Ooni Koda 16