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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. In case weeds, patchy grass, and uncomfy seats don't do it for ya. Promising review: "I have ordered four boxes of these light sets now. I love love love these lights. They are gorgeous. I plugged them in while in the package to make sure they all worked. Then, I unscrewed all the bulbs to make it easy to hang. I hung them up all around my balcony using a staple gun. When I finished, I screwed the light bulbs all in :) I would highly recommend these lights. They are PINTEREST perfect!" —Cora Get it from Amazon for $15.78+ (available in seven sizes and four colors/styles). This pressure washer has a powerful 1,800-watt motor, two onboard detergent tanks, and five quick-connect spray tips. Promising review: "Pressure washer is very easy to use. It's not heavy, and since it has wheels, it is very easy to move around. Compared to other pressure washers I have used, this one is my favorite, and it's powerful." —Martinez Get it from Amazon for $109.99+ (available in four versions). Promising review: "Love the fact that you just spray and let it do its thing. No rinse-off or anything. My outdoor rugs were a little drab after the winter and this brought them back to like. No scrubbing either. Worked well." —Chasing Fireflies Promising review: "Lovely colorful flower pots. They are the perfect size to hold a single flower, and they add such a nice pop of color to my yard. Very easy to hang up, no hardware required! I’m getting a lot of compliments on them. I bought several sets and planted bright flowers in them. I have them lining the inside of my yard and on the front of the house. They add a lot of cheer and homeyness for a simple and cheap project." —Maegan Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes and in multicolor, black, and white). Promising review: "I purchased these to cover the side of my house. Installation was easy, and I left them outside for two days to charge. The light coverage was about what I expected from them, and they did the job well. The motion sensitivity covers all the sides, and the lights turn on. It has rained about three times and the lights still work great. I'm hoping they last for a long time." —J. Argueta Get a set of four from Amazon for $27.95. Grampa's Weeder is a family-owned small business that's home to a standing weeder design that's been around since 1913. Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to make weeding easy. Promising review: "Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim, given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy, has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard, and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weeds was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun, but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." —JG Sweet Feeders is a family-owned small business that toured with their feeders at state fairs across Texas before moving the business online in 2017. Promising review: "I have to admit, it took a few weeks for the hummingbirds to find this feeder, but now that they visit it frequently, this beautiful feeder is a source of continual joy. Easy to use, lovely to look at on its own, and a true wonder to watch the hummingbirds feed a few inches away. The perspective this feeder offers is wondrous. I have already purchased one for a friend who lives in a much more wooded region, and she had hummingbirds feeding at it faster than I did. It's artsy, easy, genius, and fun!" —Tristram Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in two materials). Tree Poetry is an Orlando, Florida-based Etsy shop creating whimsical garden accessories, each hand-painted and shipped in 100% recyclable packaging. Plus, part of their proceeds go to One Tree Planted to fund planting trees around the world Promising review: "Love our old man tree face!! It is well-painted, and the eyes glow in the dark! Screws were included for installation, and that was easy." —Lainey Get it from Tree Poetry on Etsy for $26.99. The home projector includes multiple ports (HDMI, two USB ports, AV, and a 3.5mm headphone jack) for widespread device compatibility. It also has built-in speakers but can easily be hooked up to other external speakers or a soundbar via Bluetooth. Promising review: "Perfect for Halloween projections on windows for spooky decor. Always works great for regular watching shows and movies outdoors! The unit isn't that loud, but the Bluetooth connection makes it perfect for connecting to a Bluetooth speaker for louder volume." —ashley The mister will cool the surrounding area by 20 degrees, and it comes with an interchangeable flower-shaped misting head for a fun, whimsical detail. Promising review: "Works exactly how I want it to. Provides a fine, cool mist on the patio, allowing us to enjoy the backyard until sunset without breaking a sweat. Easy to set up. It was out of the box and cooling us off within minutes." —Debra L. Kusek Get it from Amazon for $21.82+ (also available in packs). If you don't already have rope, carabiners, or other mounting hardware, pick up this hardware kit. Promising review: "Worked perfectly. Only took about 30 minutes to install. We'll probably be purchasing more in different sizes for other areas around the house. Louisiana heat and humidity is a nightmare during the summer. The sun shade is a great way to combat that inexpensively." —Ishopalot! Promising review: "I used this in the spring to fill out our lawn more, and it worked great! I was worried because I feel like you always hear grass seed horror stories, but I just raked our lawn good, spread seeds all over, and watered it once (sometimes twice) per day, and it filled the lawn in beautifully!" —Mariah This set includes two armchairs with seat cushions and a side table with a tempered glass top. Promising review: "I absolutely love this set. 😍 I cannot believe the price. It shipped fast and was fairly quick and easy to assemble. It’s a hit; I get so many compliments." —Mrs.Mathews Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in five colors). Promising review: "Absolutely love this couch! Had it for a while at this point, and it really brings my patio together. Had plenty of people come over for cookouts, and everyone compliments me on how comfortable it is and how good it looks! Super easy to assemble and has lasted me many months so far. Definitely worth the money!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $279.99+ (available in three colors). Promising review: "Well-made bee house with a sturdy hanger that has made an attractive addition to my garden as well as a home to the mason bees that are so important to my veggie/flowers. I plan to give one to each of my gardening friends for Christmas!" —P. A. Nelson The tool-free installation is as simple as opening the unit and camping it onto the umbrella pole. It requires four AA batteries to run, which are not included. Promising review: "This light is great!!! It has three settings to adjust the amount of brightness you need. The lowest level is great for just sitting around your patio table and having a couple of drinks with friends. The brightest setting is PERFECT for playing cards! We play cards a few times a month. There are two 70+-year-olds who did not complain that they couldn’t see. So, works great in my book! 😁" —Mandie Jordan Promising review: "My cat loves this! I take him outside twice a day in the tent. He watches birds and gets some fresh air in the safety of the tent. During the day, I tie up the door, and he loves sleeping in it. I did put a blanket in there for him, it’s a very thin bottom with no padding. Highly recommended!" —Lava Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in six colors/styles). Promising review: "My dog loves this! He is 11 years old, and I hate for his older bones to lie on bricks or concrete. He loves this bed, and we can easily move it from the back to the front yard." —Kristin, Teaching Muse Get it from Amazon for $41.99+ (available in six sizes and 11 colors). Just inflate the interior pouf and stick it inside the printed water-resistant cover. Promising review: "Love these! Ordered two more. The fabric is very nice and sturdy especially for outdoors. The inflatable part appears to be of good quality. How to: Place the inflatable inside of the cover before inflating it. Do not inflate to full capacity, or it will look like an inflatable and will not rest in a nice flat position. Far nicer than I imagined. They look great flanking my outdoor rattan sectional." —Cali g Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in 16 styles). Promising review: "It stays dry inside even with snow! This is a great little patio box. It was easy to assemble and seemed sturdy. It has done a great job surviving a Colorado winter and keeping all my items dry. I am pleased with this guy." —Kristin Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in five sizes and two colors). Each light cycles through red, blue, white, and green. Promising review: "My pool is so old school and boring that I bought these to liven it up, and what a difference!! My pool went from 'meh' to WOW! The balls are easily inflated by mouth like a beach ball. Once inflated, a few hours in the sun and they are charged and ready to go. They light up after dusk (it has to be rather dark). There is no manual way to power them on or off; they glow all night long. The changing colors are vibrant and very beautiful. They have a loop at the top if you would like to hang them. They would be magical hanging in a tree or from a pergola. I really liked how easy these were to fill and charge, and I like the solar power and the amazing color display. They make my inner child happy." —J. Matheson Get a set of four from Amazon for $59.96. Promising review: "We love this lounge chair!!! The price was fabulous!! (And just a note... If you take care of your things — i.e. cover up the swing with a tarp and bring the cushions in when not using it — It will stay like new. Sun and rain can age anything! Easy-peasy!!) This lounge swing is so comfortable and made very well!! And it only took my hubby and I only 25 to 30 minutes to put together. Take my word for it... you are not going to find a nicer lounge swing at this price!!" —Marash Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (available in 16 colors). Promising review: "This is an amazing hammock! The bright colors, the sturdiness, and the very easy setup. It took me and my sister-in-law about five minutes to set up. I put this hammock in my backyard, had some visitors for a couple of weeks, and they used it very, very regularly to read, sleep, and just lounge. The only thing that may bother some people is that when lying in it, the sides come over and wrap you like a cocoon. But I love it!!" —Juliet, Florida Get it from Amazon for $126.50+ (available in 31 colors/patterns). Promising review: "I believe lights like these can be hit or miss, but these have exceeded my skeptical expectations. After several months of near-daily strong thunderstorms during many of those months, these lights are still fully functional and bright, and not one 'bulb' has stopped. Great value!" —M. Chase Masters Get a four-pack from Amazon for $21.98 (also available in larger multipacks). Promising review: "I’ve planted all but three of the types of veggies and every single one has germinated and some are already ready to be transplanted! I'm so excited to have a garden full of different veggies! I highly recommend!!" —Brista Mangum The Original Tree Swing is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based shop creating wooden swings from local lumber that has been cut down for construction, weather damage and the like, saving it from the landfill and bringing it back to backyards everywhere. Promising review: "We LOVE our new swing. We purchased it with the eye splice loop. It is beautiful, simple, and a huge upgrade to our small backyard. Our three-year-old is swinging from our small cherry tree every day. Shipping was fast and the instructional videos were super easy. It is really important to us that we don't buy plastic items or things that will break after one season. We are very happy with our purchase and are confident it will last for years. Go get one!" —Lisa Maurine Ney Get it from The Original Tree Swing on Etsy for $100+ (available in four sizes). Promising review: "I placed this rug out on my patio underneath the furniture. It goes nicely with the color scheme. We’ve had a number of rainstorms, and it dries quickly. So far, so good!" —LSOHara Get it from Amazon for $33.52+ (available in eight sizes and 42 styles). Five Metal Design is a Neenah, Wisconsin-based Etsy shop creating metal ring fire pits featuring intricate (and often times custom) designs. Promising review: "This is EVERYTHING they said it would be. Always hard to tell if something will look as amazing as the picture. In this case it’s as great or better than the picture. Fast delivery great friendly service! I highly recommend this company. Best purchase yet on Etsy!" —pjmklm2004 Get it from Five Metal Design on Etsy for $196+ (available in four sizes). * Things To Make Any Closet In Your House, Well, Better * Easy Ways To Help Make Your Backyard The Best On The Block * Spend A Little, Get A Lot: Home Upgrades That Won't Break Your Budget * Things To Make Your Rental Kitchen Feel More Like A Custom Job * Tips For Hiding All The Parts Of Your Home That Make You Go "Ugh" When You See 'Em * Products That’ll Make Your Home A Dream Home, Even If You Have Zero DIY Skills * Easy Upgrades For Anyone Who Spends A *Lot* Of Time In Their Home Office * These Cozy Finds Will Basically Turn Your Home Into One Big Hug Plus, finds from Article, Etsy, Ikea, Urban Outfitters, Walmart, and Wayfair. 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