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Clean the grime. Kill some bugs. Add a bit of furniture. It’s like being inside but with the benefits of Vitamin D.

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Promising review: "They still work just as new over a year later through heavy snow, hurricane weather, and consistent use. Love them!" —Lex

Get it from Amazon for $14.39+ (available in seven sizes and three 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 $94.99+ (available in two styles). 

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 life. No scrubbing either. Worked well." —Chasing Fireflies

Promising review: "The hanger is very easy to put on, and they take a 4-inch potted plant. They hung quite easily on the wooden fence. The colors are pretty. They actually look like the picture." —Ernie 

Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes and in multicolor, black, and white). 

Promising review: "I have used these lights in the yards of each of the houses I have lived in, and they work great. In my previous home, I just put them up with industrial-strength outdoor Velcro on the vinyl fence, and they stayed put for two years! For my house now, we have a deer fence around the back of the property, so I just put them up with some black twine through the two holes and hung them on the posts. I highly recommend this product." —KBonsignore

Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.99. 

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: "The only problem with this tool was that I ran out of weeds to pull. I have NEVER enjoyed weeding, but now I look forward to destroying one of my fiercest foes! Another great thing is I don't have to use chemicals to kill weeds." —Nick Schumaker

Promising review: "This electric mosquito zapper works absolutely fantastic! The bright blue UV light attracts bugs and mosquitoes really well; all pests get eliminated quickly once it’s turned on. It operates super quietly with zero noise and no harsh chemicals, totally safe for kids, elders, and pets at home. It comes with a hanging hook; you can place it on the table or hang it anywhere you want. Cleaning it is a total breeze, easy to take apart and wipe clean. No more mosquito bites all summer —100% worth buying!" —Kimberly Sobocinski

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 $30.99 (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 $26.09. 

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 can cool the surrounding area by 20 degrees, and it comes with an interchangeable flower-shaped misting head for a fun, whimsical detail.

Promising review: "Took me a while to figure out how to stand the darn thing up and twist it, but when I did, it was amazing. You can adjust the water pressure for the kind of mist you want. I'm in love with it. I lay out every day, and this has been such a lifesaver in the hot weather we were having." —Cheryl A. 

If you don't already have rope, carabiners, or other mounting hardware, pick up this hardware kit. 

Promising review: "Bought this to help get shade from the Arizona Summer sun on our back patio. Held up great during the 110-plus temps, the sun, and monsoon storms. Highly recommend this item if you need shade." —Jamie P. 

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in 15 sizes and 11 colors). 

Promising review: "Got tired of my neighbors asking me what was going on with the barren strip of mud the length of my yard after it got dug up when I had my plumbing replaced. Begrudgingly, I caved, put down seed, and with daily watering… BOOM... Rapid grass. Now they can all complain about someone else’s yard." —Kristy

Get it from Amazon for $23.30+ (available in three sizes). 

This set includes two armchairs with seat cushions and a side table with a tempered glass top.

Promising review: "Very nice set! My 14-year-old son put it together by himself. Comes with all the screws and tools you need to put it together. Works great on our small deck." —tiffanypinck

Get it from Amazon for $85.49+ (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 beige and red). 

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 four colors).

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

Get it from Amazon for $28.87+ (available in seven sizes and 12 colors).

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 $27.65+ (available in four sizes and three 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 $56.96. 

Woodland Steelworks is a Woodstock, Georgia-based Etsy shop creating handcrafted furniture and home decor.

Promising review: "This is such a beautifully crafted piece! I ordered the walnut color with initials, and it came out exactly as pictured. It’s very well made and the perfect gift for all the beer lovers out there. :)" —Bailey Bunch

Get it from Woodland Steelworks on Etsy for $63+ (originally $84; available with or without engravings). 

Promising review: "Very comfy for sitting by the pool. Not too hard to put together, and I am not very handy. Had to have my husband help me move it and hang the chair on the frame. Wish the top shade would open and close, and not have to disassemble when worried about high winds or putting on a cover. I also bought a cover made for this style of chair because it is outside, and the cover keeps it dry and hopefully will make it stay nice longer." —Denise Reed

Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (available in 13 colors and with or without an LED reading light).

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 $124.99+ (available in 13 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). 

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: "Have only had it for four weeks, but it looks great. Laid it out for a few days before we put it on our patio, and it lay great, no creases. We have had a great amount of rain since we put it down, and it dries very fast." —Rorey

Get it from Amazon for $36.14+ (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).

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