Brandon Foster

I spent six weeks testing zero gravity recliners on my back patio, in my living room, and yes, even sneaking in a nap or two. The good ones genuinely take pressure off your spine. The bad ones just feel like a regular folding chair with marketing copy. After testing 10 of the most popular models … Read more

If you’ve ever tried to fall asleep in a regular recliner, you know the problem. Most models don’t recline far enough, the footrest sits at an awkward angle, and by 3 a.m. your back is screaming. After testing 10 popular models over six weeks (napping, reading, and yes, actually sleeping in them), our team found … Read more

Picking the best VR headsets for gaming in feels harder than it should. The market has exploded with options ranging from $349 budget standalone units to $3,499 enthusiast displays, and the marketing copy on each one claims to be the future of virtual reality gaming. Our team spent the last 60 days testing 8 of … Read more

When I picked up my first drone back in 2017, the camera quality was barely usable for anything beyond a quick social post. Fast forward to , and the best drones for photography now ship with 1-inch and 4/3 sensors, RAW capture, and dynamic range that rivals mirrorless cameras costing twice as much. We have … Read more

Hard water is one of those silent problems you don’t think about until your showerhead stops flowing and your water heater dies early. About 85% of US households deal with hard water, and the average family wastes over $200 a year in extra soap, detergent, and energy bills because of it. After three months of … Read more

If you are shopping for the best tankless water heaters in , you have come to the right place. After weeks of research, dozens of plumber interviews, and analysis of more than 1,000 owner reviews, our team ranked 10 models that deliver on the promise of endless hot water without the standby heat loss of … Read more

Last summer I watched my water bill jump to $612 for a lawn that still looked half-dead in the corners. I went old-school, dragged hoses around, missed rainstorms that overwatered everything, and forgot about freeze warnings. The next year I installed a smart sprinkler controller and the same lawn used 38% less water while looking … Read more

If you have been scrolling through Amazon trying to pick the best raised garden beds for your backyard, patio, or balcony, you have probably hit the same wall I did. There are dozens of options ranging from $40 bargain kits to nearly $200 modular metal systems, and every listing promises to be the last bed … Read more

After spending two years testing greenhouses in three different climate zones, I can tell you the best greenhouses for backyards are the ones that match your weather, your space, and the plants you actually want to grow. Not the prettiest catalog photo, not the cheapest Amazon listing, and definitely not the one your neighbor swears … Read more

Our team spent the last three months testing 22 different compost bins in our test garden and partner homes, and we narrowed the field down to the eight best compost bins for gardens you’ll actually want to use in . Whether you’re working with a small patio garden, a sprawling backyard vegetable patch, or just … Read more