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I'm counting the minutes until the grill gets fired up for my family's annual Fourth of July barbecue! Grilling is one of my favorite pastimes, especially since I'm an apartment dweller, but as I discovered earlier this year, that doesn't have to stop me from enjoying a nicely grilled meal. If you're having a celebration this weekend and don't have a patio to park a barbecue, no worries — the Read more
Last week I asked for your help finding the ideal outdoor speakers and the list of options readers found was fantastic. The criteria was any portable speaker that could connect to an MP3 player and is small enough to use while traveling, BBQing, or just sitting away from your main speakers. Great sound, nice packaging and a moderate price were also on the list. My favorite pick, in terms of Read more
Back in the day, playing tunes outside consisted of blasting my mini CD player. Thankfully technology (and my taste in music) has improved over the years. For instance, Griffin's wireless Evolve speakers are great because you can place them wherever you want to hear music, whether it be poolside or in the backyard. Unfortunately these speakers have not yet been released so I need some alternative Read more
Beach days, picnics, and camping trips: these outdoor Summer activities aren't the same without your favorite upbeat tunes buzzing in the background. That's where these eight portable speakers come in. Whether you are looking for something waterproof and inexpensive or want powerful, high-quality sound, there's a portable speaker for every outdoor need. Some contain audio jacks that you can Read more
Taking your tunes with you wherever you roam is easy with an MP3 player and some solid headphones, but what if you're riding a bike, hanging at the lake with some friends, or camping? Enter the Turtle Shell by Outdoor Technology. This small speaker was made to hit the road (or trail) with you. The geometric-shaped speaker fits in the palm of your hand, is water-resistant, comes with a built-in Read more
This weekend, I headed down to Los Angeles for Dwell's annual Dwell on Design conference. Both the conference and the Saturday home tours were wonderfully organized, displaying a depth and breadth of design that I haven't seen at many other conferences. There truly was something for everyone — whether it was a fabulous outdoor area, knowledgeable speakers on the Sustainability Stage, or a Read more
