Emily Parker

Finding the best flat top griddle used to mean scrolling through hundreds of affiliate reviews that all say the same thing. I have spent the last three months cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner on ten different griddles in my backyard and on the road. I burned burgers, flipped pancakes for my kids, and even cooked … Read more

Our team spent the last three months testing frozen margarita makers side by side, blending dozens of pitchers worth of cocktails in home kitchens, backyard patios, and small events. We measured ice consistency, timed each batch, ran cleanup drills, and even hauled a couple onto outdoor countertops to see how they handle real party conditions. … Read more

When our team hosted a backyard wedding for 80 guests last summer, I learned the hard way that the wrong beverage dispenser ruins a party faster than a flat drink. We tested 10 top-selling beverage dispensers across three months, pouring more than 1,200 cups of lemonade, sweet tea, and infused water to find the best … Read more

Last Thanksgiving, I watched my cousin scramble to microwave five trays of mashed potatoes because her food went cold within twenty minutes of hitting the buffet table. That was the moment I went hunting for the best chafing dish sets and never looked back. Two years and roughly twelve events later (graduations, weddings, a backyard … Read more

After spending 60+ weekends testing the best cornhole sets on the market with my family, neighbors, and a local ACL-sanctioned league, I’ve seen what separates a fun yard game from a board that bounces, warps, or wobbles after three uses. My goal with this guide is simple: help you pick a set that matches how … Read more

I have spent more weekends than I care to admit with a beer in one hand and a horseshoe in the other, and I have learned that the difference between a great backyard tournament and a frustrating afternoon usually comes down to the quality of your horseshoe set. Whether you are hunting for the best … Read more

I have played competitive pickleball for six years and have personally tested more than 40 different paddles on the court over the past three seasons. When I set out to write this guide to the best pickleball paddles in , I spent over 50 hours of court time with 10 different models, tracking spin RPM, … Read more

I tested backyard putting greens for two months straight, rolling putts in my garage at 6 AM and practicing lag putts on the patio after dinner. What I learned is that the gap between a $40 indoor mat and a serious backyard practice setup is enormous, but you don’t always need to spend big to … Read more

A home golf simulator can turn a garage, basement, or spare room into a place to practice year-round, but the right choice depends on what you mean by “simulator.” Some products are portable launch monitors that need a separate net, mat, screen, projector, and software; others are enclosures or full studio packages built around those … Read more

If you have spent any time on a driving range in the last two years, you already know that the best golf launch monitors have changed how amateurs and pros practice. These pocket-sized and floor-standing devices give you ball speed, club head speed, spin rate, launch angle, and carry distance in seconds. No more guessing … Read more