The Intex Excursion Pro K2 Inflatable Kayak seats two people, transports in a backseat, and takes only ten minutes to set up. Whether you’re traveling to the Northern Rockies or the neighborhood lake, you’ll love it.

Think it's time to retire your grill? Before spending big money on a new one, consider whether the grill can be refreshed with replacement parts.

Dethatching–removing harmful plant residue–allows the lawn to breathe. We used this Greenworks Dethatcher, which is lightweight, controlled much like a push mower, and has glowing reviews on Amazon.

These Brightech Ambience Pro LED String Lights are legit. The wire is well insulated and durable with built-in loops. The bulbs are LED, which means they last forever and don’t run hot.

From the depths of the soil have emerged the most dependable of dependables: the perennial plants. Here's a list of our favorite spring blooming perennials.

We’ve got a network of soaker hoses throughout our landscaping and vegetable garden. The hoses deliver water directly to the plants at the soil line. Less water goes to waste. The roots are not inundated.

What is beauty? That may seem like an overly subjective even unanswerable question. We, however, aren’t playing philosopher. We aren’t venturing into the abstract. If you own a home, the question is not a hard one to answer. Homeowners understand beauty, and beauty is whatever makes a hard job easier, cleaner and quicker. By that standard, we found something mighty beautiful. It's the Liberty Garden Model 1200 Two Wheel Hose Cart. The Model 1200 looks nice. Its powder coat finish and clean construction make it attractive on its own. More importantly, it neutralizes a potential eyesore. Nevermore will you be the reviled neighbor with a garden hose strewn hastily about the lawn. Your homeowner’s association will relax. Your grass will breathe. Your feet, they will travel freely and untripped. Of course, more factors into beauty than mere looks. Utility is...

We’ve honed enviable gardening skills over the past few summers. Our tomato plants stretch to the sky. Our strawberry plants could feed a brigade. We pickle banana peppers and cucumbers. Herbs? We grow more than you’ve got names for. Until this summer, though, we wasted not a thought on flowers. We subscribed to the moto: “If you can’t eat it, who needs it?” How bullheaded of us. Our eyes have opened. We now live in a world—or at least a backyard—of beauty and serenity. Newbies to flower gardening, we’re learning. We’ve experimented with dahlias, daylilies, cone flowers, mums, morning glories, etc. Our favorite by far: zinnias. We couldn’t imagine a plant easier to grow than a zinnia. And, the reward for your minimal effort is broad, vibrant flowers that bloom heavily all summer. Pat yourself on the back; you've earned...

Combustion engines are for suckers. We reached that conclusion after hours of toiling with our gas-powered lawn mower. Listen, we tried everything. We refreshed the fuel. We replaced the gaskets. We cleaned the carburetor and fuel line. We prayed. What reward did we reap? Sputter, sputter, Sputter. Clunk. Meanwhile, our blood pressure rose, and our grass grew long. Our mower, well, we finally kicked it to the curb. Burned too many times, we resolved to change course. Electricity. It’s the future. For almost two months, we’ve used the GreenWorks G-MAX Mower. Consider us converts. Skeptical? The G-MAX Mower isn’t for everyone. Admittedly, it’s different. It doesn’t feel the same. Much lighter, the G-MAX Mower traverses the lawn with ease. We used to count all that straining and grunting as our weekly workout. We’re just lazy now. It doesn’t smell the...

A gentleman reigns as king of his castle, defender of his domain.  Since civilization’s birth, what does any proper citadel need?  A flag.  Flags mark territory.  They declare sovereignty or affiliation.  Through symbols, shapes and colors, a flag tells a story to outsiders about the land and its people.   To insiders, a flag emphasizes unifying values and shared aspirations. You may have a mortgage.  You may mow the grass biweekly.  You even may have replaced the kitchen backsplash.  But, you do not own a house until you fly a flag on it.  What flag, you ask. This is not Fifteenth-Century Scotland: you do not need a coat of arms.  Instead, select the flag of an organization with which you associate, e.g., a university, the Marine Corps, or an athletic team.  Or, patriotically hoist the American flag.  Do not, however, fly...

Spring began officially on March 20. For us, though, Easter marks the start of our favorite season. Chirping birds. Sprouting Plants. No more snow. Here are four reasons why we love spring. 4. Baseball People complain that baseball moves slowly. They don’t get it. Football is our favorite sport, and we hang on every play. But, baseball is our favorite leisure-time activity. It makes the perfect backdrop. You can do almost anything while following the game. Mow. Grill. Day drink. Night drink. Regrettably, they never play in the morning. 3. Grilling Speaking of grilling, do it. The hardiest among us never stopped. They refused to yield to winter’s cruelty. Cheers to them, but we aren’t so resilient. Winter had ended. Let’s all commence to grilling. We’ve got a leg of lamb spinning on our Weber rotisserie. 2. Fresh strawberries If...

We at G@H love gadgets but not gimmicks. We think ourselves above being snookered by shiny and new. So, we approached the Burpee Ultimate Growing System with skepticism. It costs $20. Other 72 cell seed starters cost less than $5. Red flag! Barpee claims its product, unlike others, is self-watering. You fill the bottom tray with water. A mat wicks up water and delivers small but continuous amounts to your seeds/seedlings in another tray on a second tier, ensuring that your plants neither go thirsty nor drown. Guess what: it works. Almost all the seeds that we planted in the Burpee Ultimate Growing System have developed into vibrant seedlings. Only about one-third of the seeds that we planted in a conversional seed starter have spouted, and they are noticeably less robust. This test, of course, is unscientific, but the top-notch...

Anyone dreaming of a white New Year's Day? Probably not. pic.twitter.com/Sm4WDDq22N — Gentleman at Home (@GentlemanatHome) January 2, 2014

If you, like us at G@H, reside in a temperate climate, the cold has come. Many areas are experiencing or expecting a mix of wintery wetness. We held out as long as we could. An army of bed sheets nobly guarded our vegetable garden against a few hard freezes. But, as Kenny Rogers sang, You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, Know when to walk away and know when to run. You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table. There'll be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done. The time has come to let the garden go. This morning, we held one final, ceremonious harvest.  It’s been a bountiful season. Thanks for the memories – and for the strawberries, basil, oregano, lettuce, banana peppers, bell peppers, jalapenos and tomatoes of...

Cut the green wire before they explode.

Last weekend, snow fell in many regions of the United States. Spring, though, has now sprung. The birds are chirping. The trees are budding. And, not a day too soon, the baseball bats are swinging. All winter you clamored for spring, but are you really ready? Is your lawn? If you overseeded in the autumn, congratulations: you have established your bona fides as a gentleman of extraordinary diligence and foresight. We, unfortunately, cannot all be you. For some of us, livelier pursuits interfered, more pressing duties called. We represent an unorthodox faction: the spring seeders. Although arriving late to the festivities, we still deserve thick, green turf that stretches as far as the property line. Spring seeders, the moment for action has come. Sow now or forever hold your peace. Seriously, it is April 1. Feign illness. Cancel lunch plans....

You may have hung up your cleats after high school.  But, cleats aren’t just for team sports.  They can also help a gentleman, mid-blizzard, retrieve his mail, collect firewood or shovel his driveway.  These 32 North® STABILicers™ Ice Cleats will not win you any fashion accolades. They, however, might save your life or, at least, from the embarrassment of falling flat on your face in the snow. We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness