Buying Guides & Articles:Garden & Patio

Our battery of tests show that a higher price tag doesn't guarantee better grilling. Many lower-priced models now have at least some stainless trim, along with side... Read more

More and more homeowners are choosing high-end gas grills that do more than grill. But you don't need to spend a fortune to get great-tasting burgers, steaks, and... Read more

Several midsized models that cost less performed as well in our tests as others that cost much more. Here are the types of grills we test... Read more

Materials and design can affect not only the longevity of a grill but also the cooking performance. Match your cooking needs and budget to the grill features you need... Read more

Powered hedge trimmers take some of the elbow grease out of keeping shrubs in shape... Read more

Gas-powered, professional-grade trimmers have blade gaps of 1 inch or more, while homeowner-grade models typically have 3/8- to 3/4-inch gaps, narrow enough to help keep... Read more

Composite decking is improving with added UV and mildew inhibitors. Indeed, a few from our 2004 report deteriorated markedly after four years outdoors... Read more

The furniture's material determines maintenance requirements. Routine washing with warm, soapy water works for most outdoor furniture... Read more

Char-Broil, Kenmore (Sears), and Weber account for more than 50 percent of gas-grill sales overall. At Consumer Reports, we test those and other less familiar brands.... Read more

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... Read more