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According to Luke Mongrain, a park ranger and a trained wildland firefighter with the Maryland Park Service, and Hunter Johnson, founder and CEO of The Camping Buddy, the best fire starter for your needs varies depending on your location and climate. For outdoor and camping use, “Try and use naturally found burnable materials, like fatwood," Mongrain says. Typically, lighter fluids are reserved for charcoal grills; but, he adds, “Most campfires are started without the use of propellants....

We evaluated impact wrenches based on power, impacts per minute, reliability, and overall performance. Our top pick, the Milwaukee Fuel High Torque 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench, is versatile, durable, and surprisingly compact. Here are the best impact wrenches across a variety of categories. What do buyers say? 4,500+ Home Depot reviewers rated this product 4 stars or above. The tool is just over 8 inches in length; it’s one of the most compact impact wrenches in its class, but that certainly doesn’t mean it lacks power....

We researched and tested dozens of types of mattresses, evaluating comfort, firmness, construction, and overall value. Our best overall pick, the Tuft and Needle Mint Mattress, is breathable, free of harmful materials, and has a memory foam comfort layer that adapts to fit a range of different sleep styles. Here are the best mattresses. When it comes to mattresses, there’s certainly no one-size-fits-all option—but if we could only recommend one, we’d have to go with Tuft & Needle’s Mint Mattress....

“The main purpose of motion sensor lights is to protect your home, which is why you should mount security sensors near points of entry,” says Edward Jones, a home lighting expert and founder of HomeCareHow. “You should also equip any high traffic area with motion sensors. This will not only protect your home from intruders, but also prevent slip and fall accidents.” We researched and tested lighting options for ease of use and installation, brightness, and detection range and angle to find the best models for various scenarios....

Our top pick, the Bottles Uncorked Wine Bottle Wind Chimes, is handcrafted from repurposed wine bottles and comes in an array of bright color options. Here are the best wind chimes. To make the wind chimes, the bottom of the wine bottles are expertly cut out and wrapped with the copper accent, which reflects sunlight. A stained wooden ball and heart flag are suspended through the middle from a delicate chain....

Our top pick, The North Face Borealis Backpack, is water-resistant, provides back and shoulder support, and comes in more than 30 colors. Here are the best backpacks. The North Face’s Borealis Backpack replaces the need to own multiple bags. This versatile backpack can take you from a hike to a vacation to your morning commute—and since it’s loaded with different compartments, you’ll always have an easy way to store your must-haves....

From gas-powered models to radiant and induction options, here are the best kitchen ranges available today. The 6.3-cubic-foot oven is spacious, and it’s equipped with dual racks and an in-oven broiler. The bottom of the oven has a hidden bake element, making it easier to clean up any spills that do occur. Keep in mind that you won’t have to do much manual scrubbing, since this electric range is equipped with a self-cleaning mode, along with a 20-minute steam clean cycle for light messes....

A popular choice for outdoor spaces of all sizes. Best Chair: Mainstays Wood Adirondack Chair at Walmart Solid wood version with an affordable price tag and many color options. Best Chaise Lounge: Better Homes and Gardens Chaise Lounge at Walmart Made of resin wicker for a classic look with increased durability. Best Sofa: Serta Laguna Outdoor Sofa at Walmart All-weather option that will give you a soft spot to sit....

When selecting your stands, make sure the design matches your overall aesthetic, that they are an appropriate size and height for your plants, and that they are durable and fit for purpose. Below, the best plant stands to make the most of the gorgeous greenery. Happy customers attest to the claim that the stand is very sturdy, despite being able to hold a few plants at once; plus, it wipes clean easily....

Our best overall pick is the Simplehuman Adjustable Shower Caddy, which offers flexible shelving, is extra durable, and comes in three sizes. Here are the best shower organizers. The Simplehuman Adjustable Shower Caddy earns our top spot thanks to its modern design, adjustable shelf placement, and durable construction. Perhaps the biggest advantage to this shower caddy is the fact that both shelves can be adjusted vertically and horizontally, providing ample storage space for taller bottles and oversized items....

Here, the best Easter sales to shop now. Kickstart your spring cleaning with a self-charging robot vacuum from eufy. The RoboVac 11S quietly glides around your space with a consistent powerful suction for up to 100 minutes. With an anti-scratch tempered cover for protecting your walls and furniture, infrared-sensor for evading obstacles, and drop-sensing tech to avoid falls, this product is a must-have for easier and smarter cleaning. Make a statement in your living room with this rustic coffee table from Sand & Stable....

If you don’t have time to deal with perennial roses, plant a few containers of annual moss rose, Portulaca grandiflora. This South American native blooms through the hottest, driest weather, and its succulent foliage shrugs off pests and diseases. 

Many of the uninitiated take a look at a bed of succulents and refer everything as the well known Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) like the Plantlings from Ferry-Morse. But, there are hundreds—thousands—of other succulents that aficionados collect, trade, share, and discuss in person and online. Some people love them because they are so easy to propagate—just take a snip, let the end callous over, and plant in the ground or a container....

It’s not until you have to wash all of your dishes by hand that you realize just how many dirty dishes your household makes and you very quickly begin to develop a roster of favorite cleaning products and tools to help make the job easier. Can you tell I’m not a fan of washing dishes? Out of all of the products I have tried over the years, there is one that really stood out above the rest —Euroscrubby multi-purpose scrub cloths....

Many hobbies got boosts in participants as people in lockdown were looking for things to do that were safe and fun, and they were desperate to connect with nature. Birding fit the bill on all counts. In fact, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, on May 9, 2020, birders set a record for Global Big Day, an annual celebration of birds all around us. On that pandemic day, participants logged more than 2 million sightings of more than 6,479 species, shattering the previous single-day checklist total by 30%....

The Meaning of the Tortoise (or Turtle) in Feng Shui In feng shui, the black tortoise of the north is one of the four celestial animals, along with the white tiger to the east, the red phoenix in the south, and green dragon to the west. The four celestial animals, also known as the four emblems, are one of the foundational principles of feng shui. They represent mythical and real animals that offer wisdom on how you could situate your home to be in harmony with the environment around it....

Stationary bug zappers are great if you’re stationary, too. But if you like to move about your backyard, a campground, or anywhere outdoors, you will lose any protection from a fixed insect killer. That’s where the Stinger Cordless Insect Zapper Lantern might come in handy. Not only is the lantern rechargeable—a three-hour charge nets you three and a half hours or more of continuous use—but it’s light enough you can tote it with you as you move about the yard or campground....

At the time, my boyfriend and I were putting together a little bar area in our kitchen. It looked super empty so I asked him, “do you think we could hang plants here?” He of course rolled his eyes at me, as at that point I probably had close to 100 plants. Still, I wouldn’t give up! So I started looking online to see if I could find ways to hang more plants without drilling any holes anywhere since we were renters who definitely wanted to get our deposit back when we moved out....

We spoke to 11 interior designers, lifestyle bloggers and DIYers on their own New Year’s resolutions for their businesses and their own homes. Take a More Mindful Approach When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, lifestyle blogger Lowe Saddler said she has more than she probably should. But they all have a common thread of being more mindful with purchases and actually completing the many projects she starts. “Basically that means I have to stop hoarding things like candles and art,” Saddler said in an email....