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1. Gas and electric grills - Important features

   Most cooking grates are made of porcelain-coated steel, with others made of the somewhat sturdier porcelain-coated cast iron, bare cast iron, or stainless steel. Read More

2. Push lawn mowers - Buying advice

   Practically any mower will cut your grass. But you'll get better results with less effort if you choose a machine based on your lawn size, mowing preferences, and budget. Read More

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Featured Articles

1. Easy Grill Clean-Up TipsAppliance.com

   Grilling brings the fun of summer, and the ease of outdoor cooking (aka: no dishes) with it. In a survey by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), 70 percent of respondents said they find AA"a lotAA" of pleasure in having few or no... Read More

2. Fertilizer Spreader Buying GuideLowe's

   Buying a fertilizer spreader helps you distribute grass seed, fertilizer or lawn weed and feed onto the lawn. Tossing it out by hand is neither safe nor efficient. You need a spreader. Read More

3. Fired Up: Grills & Outdoor CookingAppliance.com

   With summer around the corner, itAA's time to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends. Your deck or patio can make a great gathering place, and with the perfect grill, you can transform your backyard into an outdoor kitchen.AA Read More

4. Picking the Right RoseLowe's

   A formal rose garden brings to mind images of grace and beauty on a grand scale. If your lawn is more limited in space than the Empress Josephine's Garden at Malmaison, you can still enjoy this perennial favorite. Read More

5. Choosing and Repairing Garden HosesLowe's

   A garden hose is an essential part of your outdoor toolbox. Just think.with one tool, you can wash the car, fill the birdbath, water the geraniums, and spray the kids. But before you go shopping, here are some definitions to help you untangle garden... Read More

Articles from the web

1. Outdoor Grill Buying GuideBest Buy

   Outdoor grilling season... and the sensational aroma of steaks, ribs, chicken, shrimp and other culinary delights searing on the barbecue grill. Ahhh... it doesn't get much better than that. But in order to enjoy all of those savory delights in the... Read More

2. Guide to Mess-Free Grilling and Other Tips for the...iVillage

   Grilling was not meant to be an organized experience. But avoid the pitfalls of barbecue sauce on the patio and make your guests happy at the same time with these quick and effortless mess-free grilling tips. Read More

3. Wood Furniture Buying GuideBuyFurniture.com

   Dried slowly in kilns down to approximately six percent moisture content, solid hardwoods are cut and shaped into pieces that provide the structural integrity of the furniture. These pieces include the legs, frame and posts that support the weight... Read More

4. Choosing a Garden HoeEpinions.com

   Garden hoe's can cause back injury if not used correctly! I sincerely believe this should be on a warning label attached to every hoe sold. -- That will never happen, but maybe this editorial will reach out to at least some people and warn them. Read More

5. Stainless Isn't EverythingEpinions.com

   How many propane grills have you ever seen with the lid rusted through? I'd venture to say none. So what's the big deal about these shiny covers? I'm of the engineering persuasion and tend to analyze products to death. I have also been using propane... Read More