An outdoor smart plug is a hugely convenient purchase for anyone using wired appliances – like patio lights, bug zappers, outdoor speakers or electric grills – in their backyard. A smart plug ...

Do you know the difference between a veranda and a lanai? Take our quiz to get your outdoor living design lingo up to speed. Then, dive in to our latest outdoor living coverage and decide how to ...

Whether you’re the parent of cooped-up kids on summer vacation, a restless workaholic on vacation or something in between, the best outdoor games are the perfect antidote to summer boredom.

Outdoor Living Ratings Consumer Reports experts take outdoor living products through their paces to help you curate a functional and comfortable outdoor living space in your backyard, patio ...

Fall is almost here, which means it’s the perfect time to get steep discounts on all your favorite summer outdoor gear. From tents to grills, shorts and hiking boots, the items on this list are ...

Since 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a marked affect on consumer behavior, especially when it comes to outdoor recreation. After lockdowns kept people indoors for much of the spring and ...

Cover art from the first issue of Outdoor Life, published in January 1898. Outdoor Life has been the go-to publication of America’s diehard hunters, shooters, and anglers since 1898. Our stories are ...

There’s something majestic about outdoor art. Against landscapes, cityscapes or seascapes, sculpture can take on an entirely new life. Al fresco, art is at its most accessible. It is used to ...

One of the best outdoor security cameras can help you keep tabs on what's going on around your house, and get alerts when its detects something. But there are a lot of outdoor security cameras on ...

We love beef jerky: It's a simple, protein-packed snack you can toss in a bag and bring along to refuel on long hikes, ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor since 2013, Ry's beats ...

On July 30, 2024, Vista Outdoor (NYSE: $40.80; Market Capitalization: $2.38 billion) announced that its board of directors has begun reviewing strategic alternatives and is now open to selling its ...