What’s the best sofa for a patio? We spent six hours researching this subject by first asking our parent readers for their favorites. We then took these brands and did a deep dive into their quality, value and comfort. Here are the patio sofas we’d recommend. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the water filter for your RV? To find out, we asked the experts—that is, the RV enthusiasts among our parent readers. That’s one thing we learned about RV gear: folks who own RV’s love to share their tips and advice! We then interviewed three RV experts with years of experience in the industry for additional insights. We compared filters based on performance and price. Here are the ones we’d recommend. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

No, it isn’t the most glamorous part of RV life, but a good RV sewer hose is one of those mission critical parts of your RV vacation. We asked the RV enthusiasts among our parent readers for their favorites. Then we interviewed three RV experts who’ve spent years in the business for their advice. We ended up with 7 RV sewer hoses that were top recommended and did five more hours research, comparing quality and features. Here are the ones we recommend. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best pocket knife? A great gift idea, pocket knives are great for opening packages, working in the yard (cutting sprinkler tubing, for example) as well as camping and hiking. We asked our parent readers for their favorites. Then we interviewed pocket knife enthusiasts for more insight. Which ones are lightweight but sturdy? Fast release? Well balanced? Here are the ones we’d recommend. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best RV mattress? To find out, we surveyed the RV owners among our parent readers for their favorites. Then we spoke with RV experts about what works best for an RV. We learned that folks really dislike the mattresses that come with their RV’s—and seek to replace them with something more comfortable. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What is the best Manuka honey? And why is it so darn expensive? We took out a second mortgage on our home and ordered in some jars of Manuka honey. Which tasted best? Here are the best bets. Safety alert: honey (all types) should NEVER be consumed by a baby under the age of 2. Consult with your doctor before giving honey to children. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for families and the home since 1994. To keep our reviews independent, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our reviews are 100% reader-supported—so we thank you for reading this article!

What’s the best portable high chair? We tested 9 different portable high chair options, from travel booster seats to hook-on chairs. Which were the easiest to use? To clean? To fold away? These portable high chairs are designed for restaurants, road trips or just picnics. Here are the ones we’d recommend. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!