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The Best Propane Heater Options set together against the side of a red barn.
Reviews

The Best Propane Heater Can Be Used Almost Anywhere—Even Inside

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

Closeup of a horseshoe around a horseshoe stake and rust-colored sand.
DIY

How to Build a Horseshoe Pit

By Jennifer Noonan

How To Start a Fire in a Fire Pit
Lawn & Garden

How to Start a Fire in a Fire Pit

By Timothy Dale, Updated by Gretchen Heber

People at a picnic with different grilling options
Reviews

The 33 Best Grilling Gifts for the BBQ Enthusiast

By Brie Greenhalgh

November’s Top Tool and Tech Innovations
Reviews

November’s Top Tool and Tech Innovations Will Have You Ready for the Holidays

By Michelle Larson

The best patio heater option set up on a table in a sunroom or porch with lots of cute houseplants in the background.
Reviews

Our Favorite Patio Heater is Easy to Transport and Provides Plenty of Warmth on Cool Nights

By Glenda Taylor, Debbie Wolfe, Mark Wolfe

A group of the best outdoor string lights options and their packaging grouped together on an outdoor table
Reviews

2025’s Best Outdoor String Lights to Brighten up the Night, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Jamie Birdwell-Branson, Jasmine Harding

Enjoy time with friends or family around a grill from Monument Grills

The Gift of More Time Together This Holiday? It’s a Grill

By Chase Brush

The Best New Outdoor Tool Options
Reviews

The Best New Outdoor Tools of 2024

By Mark Wolfe

The Best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers Options
Reviews

These Are The Hottest Gifts for Outdoor Lovers

By Timothy Dale

A family sitting around the fire and enjoying activities.
Exterior

How to Build a Fire Pit in Your Backyard

By Michael Franco, Updated by Teresa Odle

Howl Campfire Review
Reviews

I Was Skeptical That a Fire Pit Could Provide as Much Warmth as a Campfire—Until Now

By Mark Wolfe

Blue Rooster Chiminea Review
Reviews

Why This Chiminea Is Your Next Backyard Must-Have

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Turkey Fryer Options
Reviews

We Tested 7 Turkey Fryers, See Which One Is Our Pick For The Perfect Thanksgiving Meal

By Jen Karetnick, Rebecca Wolken

Gel Fuel Fireplace Review
Reviews

I Tested a Top-Tier Chimnea: It Has the Charm of a Traditional Fireplace—Minus the Toxic Fumes

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Outdoor Tiles
Lawn & Garden

Spruce Up Any Outdoor Space With The Best Outdoor Tiles

By Jasmine Harding

The Best Outdoor Fireplace
Lawn & Garden

The Best Outdoor Fireplaces for a Cozy Backyard

By Jasmine Harding

A yellow two-story home features manicured landscaping and a clean exterior.
Curb Appeal

13 Outdoor Upgrades That Make Your Home More Valuable

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Amy Anderson

Young girl wearing winter hat and her mom wearing winter hat smiling and enjoying time together on the decorated patio.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Share of New Homes With This Sought-After Outdoor Feature Continues to Climb

By Sandi Schwartz

An owl standing in tall grass in a yard.
DIY

4 Ways to Attract Owls to Your Yard—And Why You Should

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila