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The Most Creative Products for Next Winter
At Outside, we try our best to reserve judgment about gear until we’ve actually tried it. Most of the time, we don’t know how a product will surprise us until we’ve taken it out in the field. But sometimes we’re just plain excited. The following three pieces were pitched to us for our Gear of the Show awards for Winter Outdoor Retailer 2021. While they didn’t make that cut, we can’t wait to get our hands on them and put them through some thorough tests. Salewa Ortles Couloir Ice Climbing Boot Ice climbing boots need to be stiff. It’s what allows...
As a YouTuber, recording an amazing video requires more than just a high-quality camera
Lighting is king when it comes to determining the quality of your video. But what is the best ring light for video? It’s true: lighting can really make or break your video. You can tell the difference between a professional video and an amateurish one judging by the lighting. While opening up windows and shooting in natural light can certainly help, the best way to guarantee good lighting in a video is to use an artificial ring light. It’s a very popular tool with Youtubers and vloggers more so than LED panels or umbrella lights. “Why?” You may ask. Well,...
Some pallet furniture project ideas are extremely simple and require very little effort and almost no prior knowledge of how to work with wood
A few basic tools, a creative mind and some free time is all you need. The incredible versatility of wood pallets allows you to repurpose them into just about anything. That means you can build furniture, accessories, and a lot of other useful things for close to nothing since you can practically get the pallets for free (or at a very cheap price). Check out these projects if you don’t believe us. Cheap and Free Pallet Furniture Projects to Transform Your Home and Garden 1. DIY Planter Box You can use pallets to make all sorts of useful things...
If you want to create a relaxation oasis in the comfort of your own yard, a round patio table is certainly a piece of furniture that’s both stylish and versatile, which is just what you need to complete the decor.
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Never having shopped for an outdoor table before, you might be wondering what your style options are, what materials are the best, and what are some of the products that are totally worth your money. Let’s explore all of those topics together. Top 3 Picks Budget Pick: Ifrane Metal Side Table When you’re on a thin budget and you need a sturdy end table with an interesting pierced design, the Ifrane is a product worth checking out. Best for Small Patios: Mallory Folding Wooden Side Table With its foldable construction, the Mallory table can easily be folded and stored whenever...
An Expert Guide to Sustainable Furnishings, from Eco Innovations to Vintage Treasure
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s “Growing up in Fort Worth, my mother would slam on the brakes at the sight of every estate sale,” Michael Govea tells me of the genesis of his vintage expertise. “As a bratty teen I would protest, but little did I know that it will teach me the value of quality and the beauty of a bargain.” It’s been over a decade since I first met Govea in New York, where he spent years as a buyer for brands like Ralph Lauren. Now, he credits the house for cultivating his interest in home design after being surrounded by “heavily...