Outdoor Living
CategoryThe Best Face Sunscreen: Avon Sun+ SPF 40
It’s always nice for me when an Avon product comes out on top in a Consumer Reports rating, even if it’s a product I don’t use. In this ca..
The Best Water Bottles: Under Armour
I do my best to drink as little bottled water as possible, which means I carry around a refillable bottle all the time. For a long time, I..
The Best Household and Machine Lubricant: Boeshield T-9
As a stockholder in the WD-40 company, it pains me a little to write this, but there's a better household lubricant available: Boeshield..
The Best Bike Lock: Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit
My friend Aaron had his bike stolen today, a common occurance here in New York City. My bike lock cost 1/3 the price of my bike itself,..
The Best Sunscreen: Anew Solar Advance
Having spent most of my last 18 summers at the beach (and by "most", I mean more than 50%), I've used a LOT of sunscreen. And I've read..
The Best Avon Products
There are three great reasons to shop with Avon: 1. Great Products. 2. Smart Value. 3. Corporate Values. The products are ultimately wh..
The Best Barbecue Grill Cleaner: GrillStone
Last summer I discovered Grill Wipes, a great way to clean and grease your grill at the same time. This summer, I discovered GrillStone..
The Best Charcoal Lighter: Weber Chimney Starter
I converted to a gas grill years ago, but for most of my grilling youth, I was a charcoal guy, and some of my more foolish moments invol..
The Best Way to Lift Roasts/Shred Meat: Bear Paws Meat Lifters
Bear Paws Meat Handlers are the answer to that age old question of how to transfer a large piece of meat from roasting pan or grill. Th..
The Best Yard Clean-up Tool: Black&Decker Alligator Loper
If you're out in the yard doing some spring cleaning, and thinking that you could really use a chain saw, check this out first. The Bla..