ROB MCCARTHY

After spending more than 40 nights testing cots across Utah, Colorado, and the Pacific Northwest, I can tell you that a good camping cot changes everything. I have ended trips with sore shoulders from sleeping on rocky ground, and I have woken up refreshed on a cot I barely noticed during the night. The difference … Read more

I’ve spent more weekends than I can count testing folding camping chairs on everything from desert canyon trips to tailgates in the parking lot. After years of dealing with saggy seats, busted frames, and chairs that simply wouldn’t survive a second season, our team decided to put the best folding camping chairs of through real … Read more

We spent the last three months testing 12 of the best camping chairs on the market, dragging them to campgrounds, lakeside picnic spots, and weekend tailgates. We logged over 150 hours of actual sitting time across our team, weighing everything from packability to long-term comfort. A great camping chair changes how you experience the outdoors. … Read more

Keeping your garage organized starts with having the right gear to store and move your tools. After spending weeks comparing the best tool storage carts on the market, our team narrowed down a crowded field to eight standout models that cover everything from budget-friendly utility carts to modular rolling systems. Whether you are a weekend … Read more

Winter mornings used to mean grabbing a traditional shovel and spending an hour clearing the walkway before work. I have thrown out my back more times than I care to admit doing that. That is exactly why I started testing the best electric snow shovels I could find, looking for something that could save my … Read more

I tested eight of the most popular sawhorses over the past two months in my garage and on jobsite visits with a contractor friend. After dozens of cuts, stack loads of plywood, and one unfortunate drop test, I can tell you exactly which models are worth your money. The best sawhorses combine load capacity, fast … Read more

I spent 45 days sitting on 10 different shop stools in my garage, my buddy’s auto shop, and a friend’s woodworking studio. By the end of week three, my lower back told me everything I needed to know about which stools were built for real work and which were destined for the trash. If you’re … Read more

Moving a refrigerator across a kitchen floor or wrestling a washer down basement stairs is something I never want to do without the right equipment. After our team spent three months testing 10 heavy-duty models on real appliances, I can say with confidence that the best appliance dollies transform a back-breaking job into a 15-minute … Read more

I have moved more couches, dressers, and refrigerators than I care to remember. After throwing out my back during a move a few years ago, I swore I would never lift heavy furniture the old-fashioned way again. That is when I started testing furniture dollies seriously. Furniture dollies are simple tools that save your spine. … Read more

Moving heavy boxes, appliances, and furniture without the right equipment is a recipe for a sore back and a frustrating day. A hand truck is a simple but essential wheeled device with handles and a platform that lets one person move heavy objects with far less physical effort. Whether you are relocating to a new … Read more