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These bamboo citronella torches bring major beach-resort vacation vibes and help keep pesky mosquitoes at bay — we love a multitasking product.

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Brightech is a small business based in Los Angeles that sells indoor and outdoor lighting for the home.

Promising review: "The lights are heavy-duty, obviously made to withstand weather, easy to install, and brighter than I expected (normally solar lights are dim). We couldn't be more pleased." —DocHodges

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in warm or soft white). 

Promising review: "Right out of the box, assembly is quick and easy. Placed it around the pool and waited till night fell to see the results. Not too bright to be intrusive, yet not so dim to go unnoticed. Looked great EXCEPT the rest of the backyard looked dark. SO I ordered another set and started placing them around the perimeter. The yard looks great at night. Going to buy at least two more to finish out the side and backyard. Highly recommend it if you're on a budget." —Michael Potter

Get 12 from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three lighting options and in a 20-pack).

Promising review: "I am very happy with this reed fencing. The lovely brown color and tight weave with the string is so much better than ones I've had in the past that were weaved with wire that look shabby and horrible. These are a wonderful quality for the price to make putting up large sections of fencing more affordable. They are not completely private as people have mentioned, but that's not what I wanted. I wanted to be able to see through a little bit, but they work great to give some sense of separation and privacy." —Lauren S.

Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in various sizes and two-packs).

Promising review: "This is the second privacy screen I've purchased from Amazon. I have an area in my garden visible from the street. The screen hides all my gardening stuff (i.e. wheelbarrow, buckets, etc.). It truly looks like the real deal!!!" —soooz

Get a roll from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three roll sizes).

It comes with a steel chain, a steel anchor plate, two carabiners, and eight total screws (four dowel expansion screws for concrete and four wood screws for wood). You can also get a chair stand if you don't have a place to hang it!

Promising review: "It’s perfect, easy to hang, and super cute. The cushion has a perfect amount of fluff for hotter days, and it’s big enough to add decor pillows or blankets in the fall. This was a great buy for the price." —Ryanne J.

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three colors and two styles).

It's designed to hold up to 500 pounds, is very easy to assemble, and comes with all the hanging hardware you need. 

Promising review: "I love this. I have it on a hook so I can move it around. It's like being hugged. And it's easy to assemble. I feel completely safe using this, and it's very pretty. I did change out the carabiner for a higher weight limit one, just for paranoia's sake." —Zimra sawyer

Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors). 

Promising review: "Was actually a little bigger than I expected to be for the price. Beautiful and well worth the money. Sounds beautiful." —Ashleigh Yates 

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes).

If needed (depending on where you want to put them), snag some stakes or shepherd hooks to set these up!

Promising review: "We had a celebration of life for a music buff, and we ordered these to play music around the party. Excellent sound and volume, legitimately shocking for the value. The lights themselves look awesome, but battery life was impressive — with lights turned off, we didn't lose power for five hours of celebration. I had a few people ask me where I got them. My own father, another music buff, took them home. Easy to sync and use. Would be great indoors or out." —Nicole Yolanda Willis

Promising review: "Absolutely love this! I set it up on my front porch. When I came out after it was dark, when it had absorbed the sun, it was beautiful, and cast the shapes of hummingbirds on the ground. It’s the perfect size, shape, and brightness. I think it would also look really nice mounted on a stand-out in the garden! I recommend setting it out in an area that gets at least six hours of sun for the best brightness and lasting light at nighttime." —Cassidy Low

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in three designs and in multipacks).

Pick up a sturdy rust-resistant curtain rod while you're at it! 

Promising review: "These curtains are AMAZING! Beautiful and elegant. Hangs beautifully, very light blocking, keeps rain out of our Tiki bar, we can sit out there in the rain, and keeps the heat in on a cool fall evening when we have the fireplace on!" —Sara Bushendorf

Get it from Amazon for $18.47+ (available in 10 sizes, 11 colors, and multipacks). 

Note: The umbrella stand is not included, but this is a good one if you need one!

Promising review: "This umbrella was perfect and met my needs. I live in a condo and needed a way to shade the balcony from the intense morning sun. This worked really well. The setup was easy. The crank works well, and the tilt is easy to do." —Danielle

Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in 15 colors/patterns).

Promising review: "LOVE this entryway rug! It arrived folded in the box, but as soon as I put it down on the ground, it flattened out and had no seams or lines from being shipped. The bottom is grippy, so it doesn’t move around a bunch. Easy to vacuum. It has some weight to it without being super thick. Definitely worth the money! We loved it so much we got a larger version for the deck." —Brian

Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in 12 sizes and 14 colors).

Promising review: "I bought this rug to sit in front of the wicker bench on my front porch. The bright bold colors match my runner and I couldn’t be happier with the quality. 10/10 would buy again." —Josephine

Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in five sizes/styles and seven colors).

Promising review: "Living in Hawaii, you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt–proof, etc... In total, I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck. I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" —Adelia

Get 10 square feet from Amazon for $77.48 (also available individually and as end pieces and corner pieces).

Promising review: “We lined about 12 of these up for a backyard party, and they totally transformed our backyard. A very inexpensive touch for a loud statement. We had some before, and they lasted a couple of years! Highly recommend!” —paige

Get a four-pack from Walmart for $13.84.

Promising review: "I recently moved and have a small front patio. The rules of the complex are neutral as far as furniture is concerned. And so I spent forever looking for something that would fit the color scheme, be cute, plus be comfortable. I am so, so happy with this purchase. The table and chairs are not only a good size, but they are tall! I myself am almost 6 foot tall, and to not have to lean over with a patio set is really cool. The cushions are very comfortable, and the setup was extremely easy. Highly recommend." —Ashley k

Get it from Amazon for $119.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "We purchased this to fill some patches in our backyard that were damaged by our puppy. This seed works like a charm. The one caveat is that you really do have to water it a bit every day. Once it takes off, though, it grows pretty quickly! Within one week of planting this, we had 1-inch-long grass blades. One month later, all the patches are gone. Highly recommended!" —Jessica N.

Plant Traps is a small business specializing in these planters. 

Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for. Heavy-duty material, better than expected." —Allison Froeba

Get it from Plant Traps on Etsy for $33.

Promising review: "I used this Gloss White to paint an old garden arch, gate, and a trellis over a garden bench. It was just a dreary, tired black; the white changed the look and feel instantly. Definitely get the trigger grip accessory if your project takes more than one can — mine was eight cans, and that grip was a great idea. The paint is a true bright white with a bit of a shine after it dries. I did have to do two full coats to completely cover the original black wrought iron, but there's no color bleed through as a result." —Dogs & Horses

Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in nine finishes, tons of colors, and multipacks).

Promising review: "Pricey but worth it! My patio cushion covers would have cost a fortune to replace, given their unique shape. This is the ONLY fabric spray that has EVER held true to its promise of preserving the fabric’s original soft texture. Shake Suddenly Sapphire well, it will need at least three coats for an even application because it comes out very fine. Example: I needed one whole can for the first coat on the tops and sides of two cushions. At $14 a can, it can get up there, but it’s still better than replacing cushions!" —Juanita

Get it from The Home Depot for $9.98 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "My pool is awesome when it gets into the hundreds of degrees here in California. We decided to grab a 20x20x20 triangle, and holy cow does it do a number on the backyard! Not only does it keep my pool better-shaded, but it also keeps the sun off of my back patio during the hottest part of the day." —The Tiki Lab

Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in various sizes and seven colors).

Created by Nature is a family-owned small business that’s been providing premium wildflower seeds to U.S customers for over 40 years.

Promising review: "All the varieties grew, and I was very impressed by how they stayed nice and neat when planted in a row. I used them to edge one side of my garden. Several strong storms came through this summer and didn't break even one! They drew all types of pollinators: bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds." —Taryn Fellinger

Tiki Toss is a small business that took a classic hook and ring game to the next level by creating several unique ways to play it. 

Promising review: "We all love this game. Everyone who comes over cannot stop playing Tiki Toss. So simple and so fun. The quality and design of the product are fantastic. Also makes a great gift." —jzek

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sizes and different styles).

You can set it up with a mini Bluetooth projector that's compatible with TV sticks like Fire TV Stick and Chromecast, as well as smartphones and tablets (HDMI adapter required). For iOS, use a Lightning to HDMI adapter; for Android, use a USB-C to HDMI cable or Chromecast for wireless mirroring.

Promising review: "I bought this screen to watch movies outside on my deck. It was easy to assemble, so easy I didn’t even need to look at the directions. I assembled by myself. It came with bags to fill with sand to place on the base of each leg, but I ended up using large bags of rice I had instead and it worked fine. It also came with strings to secure each end in case of wind which I did and it was a breezy day and it held up great." —Sfat

Promising review: "I love spending time outside, and we entertain on our patio, too. But when it's over 100 degrees outside, nobody feels like visiting. Until now!! I bought one and liked it so much I ordered another to cover both patios. They lower the temps to a more moderate level in just moments and don't use 100 gallons of water doing it! I put mine along the top of our privacy fence, and then put a fan behind it, and made it almost like having an AC unit outside. They're easy to put up and take down and come with convenient hanging hooks! 

"I read the reviews people wrote about the heads getting stopped up, and they WILL, but as a plumber, I'll tell you a trick to keeping them working like new: vinegar. Just remove the heads and soak them in a little straight vinegar, then use a small bristle brush like a toothbrush or nail brush, rinse them off, and replace them in the mister tubing, and they should be like brand-new." —Sonya Combs

Get it from Amazon for $19.62 (available in several pack sizes).

Promising reviews: “Works for a small backyard. We are country folks stuck in a duplex inside city limits lol. With this, we can have a small fire and still be law-abiding citizens. :) Just be sure to dump it when it rains (due to no fault of manufacturing, it’s metal and metal will rust). Got it at the beginning of spring, so far so good, and we burn about every weekend." —Lisa

"I have been looking for a firepit for my backyard for some time. I recently came across this and wanted to give it a try. I needed something light and not too big. This firepit is perfect for my needs. It took me around 10 mins to assemble it. The instructions were pretty clear and easy to follow. I highly recommend it for all the people that love campfires. It truly takes your breath away. A must in every backyard!" —Bhavneet

Get it from Walmart for $55.96+ (available in two sizes).

Promising reviews: "These are the best lounge chairs ever. I saw them at a family member's house and immediately had to have them. Reclining back is so comfortable! They are a summer must-have!" —Rebecca/Antonio

"WOW! I was searching for some patio furniture on a budget (college student budget lol), and these are PERFECT. They're a really great price for the quality, they require little to no setup, which I loved, and they recline really well. They even have dials to make sure the chair stays reclined! They move very smoothly and are quite well-made. Very impressed and highly recommended!" —Placeholder

Get a set of two from Amazon for $99.99 (available in two sizes and 48 colors).

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