Nikki Johnston
Nikki writes for multiple Future Publishing brands covering topics from antivirus to kitchen appliances to SAS. She has over 15 years of research and writing experience, including eight years of testing and reviewing consumer products. Nikki earned bachelor’s degrees in both English and Political Science with a focus on empirical research. In her spare time, Nikki serves on several school councils and volunteers for a local arts board.
Latest articles by Nikki Johnston
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Best water bath canner
Know what’s in your food by canning it! Here are some of the best water bath canners.
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Best pressure canner
Use a reliable pressure canner to store up foods, and reduce the risk of spoilage. Here are some of our favorites.
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Best shed
Store all your gardening tools and yard accessories in a sturdy shed. Here are several designs to choose from.
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Best snow shovel
Dig, dig, dig out of the cold and snow with a reliable snow shovel. Here’s what we recommend.
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Best gardening gifts
These gardening gifts will bring a little bit of sunshine into the life of your favorite gardener.
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Best outdoor Christmas decorations
Show off your Christmas spirit with these festive outdoor decorations.
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Best canning jars
Canning is one of the most popular ways to store fresh food from your garden. Here are several types of canning jars to hold a variety of different foods.
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Best snow toys
Gather up a few of these snow toys to make outdoor play a lot more fun.
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Best patio heater
With a patio heater, you can entertain outside all year round. Here are our top picks.
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Best dehydrator
Food dehydrators dry out foods like fruits, meats, and vegetables in a cost-saving way, and preserves foods without the need for additives. Here’s our list of the best.
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Best vacuum sealer
Extend the freshness of your food with a vacuum sealer. Here are our top picks based on in-depth testing and research.
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Best peeler
Clean up your fruits and vegetables before serving, cooking, or storing them with a handly peeler. Here’s our list of the best.
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Best Pruning Shears
Snip a little off the top, the bottom, or all the way around with a reliable set of pruning shears. Here are some of the best for trimming trees, pruning flowerbeds, and shaping indoor plants.
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Best canning lids
Here is our list of the best canning lids to use with your used canning jars to store fresh foods to enjoy later.
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Best Outdoor Storage Bin
Keep pillows, tools, and yard games safe from the weather by placing them in an outdoor storage bin. Here are our top choices.
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