Jessica Monroe 
Our team spent six weeks firing pizzas in every kind of weather to find the best pizza ovens for backyards in . We cooked over 300 pies across gas, wood, electric, and multi-fuel models to see which ones actually deliver restaurant-grade results at home. The good news: today’s backyard ovens make it shockingly easy to … Read more
A kamado grill changed the way I cook outdoors. After two years of running our test kitchen’s grill program, I have personally put more than a dozen ceramic and steel kamados through their paces, and the difference between a budget model and a premium kamado is the difference between a charcoal kettle and a versatile … Read more
My weekend mornings changed when I started cooking a full breakfast on a flat top instead of juggling three pans. If you want the same kind of upgrade, this guide covers the best griddle grills for breakfast cooking I’ve tested over the past several months. A griddle grill is a flat-top cooking appliance with a … Read more
Three summers ago, I helped a friend move his “perfectly good” indoor mini fridge onto his covered patio. It lasted fourteen months before the compressor gave out — rusted coils, a water-stained floor, and a warranty that was void the moment the unit touched outdoor air. That experience is exactly why we built this guide … Read more
After 80-plus hours of hands-on testing across 10 models in three climate zones, our team sorted through the hype to find the best outdoor bar sets for backyards worth your money. We grilled on them, left them through storms, and dragged the heaviest stools across salt-air patios to see which actually hold up. The best … Read more
After eight weeks of drop-testing plates on concrete, rubber mats, and wood platforms in our garage gym, our team put together this guide to the best bumper plate sets for CrossFit in . CrossFit is unique in how it blends Olympic weightlifting with powerlifting and high-intensity conditioning, which means your plates need to take abuse … Read more
If you have ever stubbed a toe on a rogue 50-pound dumbbell rolling across your garage floor, you already know why the best weight storage racks for home gyms earn their spot in any serious lifter’s setup. After our team tested eight stands over six weeks of heavy training cycles, swapping between hex dumbbells, kettlebells, … Read more
A slam ball is a soft-shell, sand- or rubber-filled weighted ball designed to absorb impact and stay put when slammed against the ground or wall, making it one of the best tools for conditioning, HIIT, and CrossFit-style training. After comparing dozens of models over six weeks of daily slams, burpees, and rotational throws, our team … Read more
If you’ve ever sprinted toward a 30-inch platform and felt your knees thank you for the cushion, you already know why a plyometric box belongs in a serious training setup. After our team put 10 of the most popular jump boxes through 4 weeks of box jumps, step-ups, split squats, and box-overs, we narrowed them … Read more
I lost my first drone to a tree branch. That was the moment I realized obstacle avoidance is not a luxury feature; it is the difference between getting the shot and writing off another aircraft. Over the past three months, our team flew 8 different models through forests, urban canyons, and indoor obstacle courses so … Read more