Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A while back, my son and I started talking about building a zip line in the backyard.

Outdoorsy people have long enjoyed hiking on remote trails or rafting on rivers. But aerial views have been harder to come by, until the recent popularization of zip lines. Although varieties of zip ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...