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Guides, Reviews & Ideas
Honest outdoor living advice from someone who actually sits on this stuff. Fire pits, patios, grills, and everything in between.
Best Roof Snow Rakes to Prevent Ice Dams This Winter
Telescoping roof snow rakes, a slide style snow removal system, roof heat cable, and ice dam tablets to keep porch roofs and gutters clear.
MaintenanceBest Chimney Cleaning Kits for Wood Stoves
Rotary chimney sweep kits, drill powered brushes, an ash vacuum, and creosote treatments for wood stoves, outdoor fireplaces, and sauna stoves.
HeatingBest Wood Pellet Patio Heaters for Winter Nights
Even Embers and high BTU wood pellet patio heaters with glass windows, plus glass tube flame heaters and hardwood pellets for propane free outdoor heat.
Outdoor LivingBest Heated Outdoor Cat Shelters for Winter Porches
K&H heated kitty houses, A-frame multi-cat shelters, and Moropaky insulated houses plus a heated pad so outdoor and barn cats stay warm in deep winter.
Outdoor LivingBest Backyard Greenhouse Kits for Winter Seed Starting
Palram Mythos, Glory, and Riga XL polycarbonate greenhouse kits plus shelves and a heater so you can start seeds and overwinter plants through deep winter.
Fire PitsBest Electric Log Splitters for Fire Pit Firewood
WEN 56207, Boss Industrial ES7T20, Sun Joe LJ602E and more log splitters compared for keeping your fire pit and wood stove stocked all winter.
Outdoor LivingBest Backyard Telescopes for Winter Stargazing
Celestron NexStar 8SE, Sky-Watcher 8 inch Dobsonian, ZWO Seestar S50 and more backyard telescopes for crisp winter nights and holiday gifting.
MaintenanceBest ATV and UTV Snow Plow Kits for Long Driveways
WARN ProVantage, KFI, Moose Utility, and SuperATV plow kits for ATVs and UTVs, plus the WARN winch that lifts the blade, for clearing long driveways.
AccessoriesBest Hot Tub Cover Lifters for Easy Winter Soaks
CoverMate III, CoverMate Vanish, CoverMate Freestyle, CoverMate Easy, and Cover Valet spa cover lifts compared for one person winter use.
Outdoor LivingBest Sledding Gear for a Backyard Hill This Winter
Hammerhead, Flexible Flyer, STIGA, and Slippery Racer sleds for a backyard hill, from a steerable pro sled to a family toboggan and a snow bike.
HeatingBest Wood Burning Sauna Stoves for a Backyard Sauna
Harvia M3, Harvia Legend, Harvia Pro 20, and ALEKO wood burning sauna stoves compared, plus an electric Harvia KIP and the right sauna stones.
Outdoor LivingBest Wood Fired Hot Tubs for a Winter Backyard
Wood fired hot tubs from SaunaLife, ALEKO, and Canadian Redwood that heat with a stove instead of a 240V circuit, plus heaters to build your own soak.
Outdoor DecorBest Heated Bird Baths for a Winter Backyard
Heated bird baths from Allied Precision, Farm Innovators, Wild Bird Lovers, and GESAIL that keep open water for winter birds on a deck or in the yard.
MaintenanceBest Heated Snow Melting Mats for Porch Steps
Heated walkway and stair mats from HeatTrak and Summerstep, plus roof cables from Easy Heat, that keep porch steps clear without shoveling or salt.
Outdoor LivingBest Garden Igloo Domes for Winter Patio Dining
Clear bubble tents and geodesic igloo domes from Alvantor, VEVOR, and Rotihom that turn a cold patio into a cozy winter dining room for 4 to 15 people.
DIY & IdeasBest Backyard Ice Rink Kits for Winter 2026
NiceRink and Iron Sleek backyard ice rink kits and liners for skating and hockey at home, plus the goal and gear to finish the setup.
Outdoor LivingBest Hot Tub Steps and Handrails for Safer Soaking
Make getting in and out of your hot tub safer this winter with sturdy spa steps and handrails that grip even when wet or icy.
Outdoor LivingBest Heated Outdoor Dog Houses and Beds for Winter
Keep outdoor dogs warm on cold nights with insulated dog houses, heated beds, and safe pet heaters that hold up to snow and wind.
Grills & CookingBest Premium Outdoor Pizza Ovens Over $500
Ready to upgrade? These premium outdoor pizza ovens from Ooni and Gozney bake restaurant style pies year round, even on cold winter nights.
MaintenanceBest Cordless Snow Blowers for Patios and Decks 2026
Keep your patio, deck, and porch usable all winter with these battery snow blowers that start instantly and skip the gas and oil.
Fire PitsBest Square Fire Pit Tables for Modern Patios 2026
Square fire pit tables bring clean symmetry to modern patios. Our top picks range from $549 to $1,199, with options from Elementi, Bali Outdoors, and more.
Outdoor LivingHow to Host a Christmas Eve Fire Pit Party
Set up a magical backyard Christmas Eve gathering with a fire pit table, patio heater, string lights, and hot cocoa station. Full guide for 8-12 guests.
Fire PitsBioethanol vs Propane Fire Pit Tables: Which to Buy?
Comparing bioethanol and propane fire pit tables on heat, cost, and safety. Top picks from $219 to $499 for covered patios and open backyards.
AccessoriesBest Outdoor Holiday Gifts for Her 2026
Six outdoor gifts she'll actually use, from a $48 heated throw to a $68 wine chiller. Real picks for the woman who loves her porch.