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1. A weed puller with a long handle so you don't have to bend down to fight a weed's tough roots with your bare hands. Get your summer garden in tip-top shape!
Promising review: “Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim given my husband and I bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard and 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 weed 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” —JG
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
2. A 4-in-1 soil moisture and pH meter that can also measure nutrients and light conditions, which help you to best take care of your plants. Just stick the probe into the soil deeper than 2.5 inches and get test results in seconds! Keeping your plants happy = great curb appeal.
Promising review: "I'm so happy I got this meter. It works great and it's easy to use. I wish I had bought this a long time ago. Living in the Arizona desert, I tend to overwater some of my pots in the summer, eventually killing some plants. With this meter I can check all my potted plants and get an accurate reading of moisture and what nutrients are needed. I love it!!" —Grandma Susi
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
3. A weather-resistant cedar pathway if you'd prefer folks NOT walk on your well-kept grass. I mean, you've worked really hard to make sure your lawn is *chef's kiss* so I get it.
Promising review: "I've just installed these wooden garden pathways along the side of my house. Everyone just loves them. They give the entrance to the backyard a tropical resort feel. I highly recommend them. Sturdy and durable as well." —Tom Sokolowski
Get an 8-foot path from Amazon for $89.95.
4. A compact Weber grill because it's barbecue season and you can't be the grill master without, well, a grill. This is perfect for anyone with limited outdoor space!
Promising review: "Affordable and reliable. Perfect for our backyard. We prefer charcoal to gas, and we've cooked about everything under the sun on this bad boy. Easy to assemble. Easy to clean. Exactly what we wanted." —Marci Manley
Get it from Amazon for $139+ (available with or without a cover).
5. And a magnetic barbecue light so you can keep the kabob party going all night long.
Promising review: "These grill lights are exactly what I needed! They light up the area so well. The magnets are strong, and the ability to direct the light where needed is great. The package they came in is perfect to store them in when not in use! I have recommended these to several people who also think they are great. I was worried they would be cheap and maybe not have a lot of magnetic hold to them, but they do!!" —LC
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
6. A set of metal hanging flower pots for an added splash of color! Give your seedlings a fun home to blossom in.
Promising review: "Lovely colorful flower pots. 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 a cheer and homeyness for a simple and cheap project." —Maegan
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in multicolor, black, and white).
7. A cute and powerful citronella candle that's also smokeless so you don't end up choking on fumes just to keep mosquitoes away.
La Jolíe Muse is a small business making cute home products!
Promising review: "These candles look nice outside with our patio furniture. They do a good job of keeping flying insects off the patio and pool area in both day and evening." —Goss
Get it from La Jolíe Muse on Amazon for $14.99.
8. Or a pack of deet-free mosquito-repellent incense sticks containing five plant-based repellant oils (including citronella) to help keep bugs away.
Murphy's Naturals is a small biz using plant-based ingredients to create products that'll help you better enjoy the outdoors.
Promising review: "Keeps the bugs away. I use them on buggy days when I am gardening and they work. You do have to keep it close, 5–10 feet from where you are working, but I like the scent so it is fine by me. Very long burning. This is a big incense stick and burns 2–3 hours. I have scratched it out and saved it for the next day if I only needed for an hour. Works great in a deck/porch/yard setting as well. I highly recommend." —bjk312
Get 2 packs of 12 from Murphy's Naturals on Amazon for $23.99.
9. A fume-free oven cleaner so you don't have to bake all your new summer recipes (that blueberry pie looks particularly good) in a crusted over oven. This heavy-duty cleaner can remove grime, stains, and caked-on food!
Promising review: "I am amazed at this stuff. I’ve lived in my house for three years, and I had never cleaned my oven. I doubt the previous owners ever did either. It was a blackened, grody mess. I sprayed a heavy coat of this stuff all over the inside and let it sit for awhile. Then I got to scraping and wiping. I couldn’t believe how much rock-hard soot came off. I gave some stubborn spots a second coat, and eventually had the entire thing looking new. It’s a miracle spray." —GinHum
Get it from Amazon for $8.98.
10. An outdoor inflatable ottoman because you deserve to literally kick your feet up and relax. Especially in your backyard. These ottoman covers are water- and fade-resistant!
Just inflate the interior pouf and stick it inside the water-resistant printed cover.
Promising review: "Love these! Ordered two more. The fabric is very nice and sturdy especially for outdoors. The inflatable part appears to be good quality. How to: Place inflatable inside of 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 $19.99+ (available in 11 styles).
11. A garbage guard if you've ever opened your trash can in the summer just to be welcomed by a host of pests. These not only kill insects but also prevent future infestations. And don't worry, it's completely odorless (though I can't say that about your trash).
Promising review: "Got an outdoor can, the kind the mechanical arm on the garbage truck picks up and tips over, with the lid opening by gravity. Placed this on the inside of the lid, near the hinge to lessen the chances of it being scraped off during emptying and no flies/maggots! No apparent odor, just seems to put a big hurt on the fly party that used to be my trash can (litter box contents, remnants of meat, etc.)." —Michael E. Bradley
Get it from Amazon for $8.95.
12. A waterproof pop-up leaf collector that's essentially an oversized dustpan to help you clear your yard of debris. Just lay it down flat, collect leaves and twigs onto it, then fold it up like a taco to transfer it to a trash can.
Oh, and it folds up into the included carrying case for easy storage in the off-season.
Promising review: "I was able to pick up my leaves in record time using this leaf collector. I wish I had know about it years ago. It would have saved me so much money hiring people to do my leaves. I have told everyone I know about this product. They are all amazed when they see the video I did showing how I raked the leaves on the leaf collector. Folded up the ends like a taco and put it in the bag and released. SO EASY! Absolutely worth the money." —Ronnie
Get it from Amazon for $25.95.
13. A pack of solar-powered motion-activated lights to help you navigate your outdoor space without tripping on a rake, a hose, or a twig (oh my!). It's also perfect for keeping an eye on your pup when they're ~going~ outside.
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 do the job well. The motion sensitivity covers all the side and lights turn on. It has rained about three times and still work great and hoping they last for a long time." —J. Argueta
Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.99.
14. A pet hair remover so you can have guests over this summer without worrying about their clothes getting covered in your fur baby's hair. You'll be able to reclaim your couch from the mob of fur that's been calling it home in a few quick swipes. And because it doesn't use disposable adhesive strips, you can use this thing over and over and over and over and...
Promising review: "We rescued a little couch dog from the pound. I was weary of her little furrrrrs getting all over our previously pristine couches and knew that I'd need some sort of solution. I was willing to buy the lint rollers with sheets you rip off but was hoping for a better and less wasteful option. This thing works GREAT. I was so doubtful of it being the miracle product that so many of the reviews claim it to be. But it really is! A family member came by today and I swiped this baby over my couch a few times, emptied it into the trash, and you can't even tell a dog has been sleeping there. Highly recommend investing in this!" —JT
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
15. A high-voltage bug zapper because being outside is supposed to be fun, not a battle against the bloodsuckers. This will also get at those annoying gnats, moths, and flies zooming around.
Promising review: "You will not be disappointed. I just moved out to the country and have been working out in the garage late at night. With the weather getting warmer, I've had the garage doors opened and mosquitos, gnats, and everything else have been finding their way into my garage, so I had to do something about it. I bought this and hung it next to my garage door opener because there's an outlet there and it is way better than expected. I have dead bees, stink bugs, gnats, mosquitoes, and other bugs that I do not know what they are. My 8-year-old son keeps asking me to remove the bottom tray so he can see all of the dead bugs that got zapped. Again, you will not be disappointed, I'm extremely happy I bought this!" —Chris & Jenny
Get it from Amazon for $36.99.
16. An umbrella with built-in solar LED lights if your outdoor hangs last all day and into the night and holding a flashlight up to your face isn't the way you wanna make sure you can still be seen.
Note that this includes just the umbrella, not the table! Need a base? Check this one out.
Promising review: "I normally don’t like buying products like this sight unseen, but I’m very pleased with the look and especially with the solar lighting. We enjoyed a pleasant evening on the deck with just the right amount of ambient light tonight, and we are hopeful that it will prove to be durable." —Dee
Get it from Amazon for $71.99+ (available in 11 color combos).
17. A handcrafted glassworks wind chime that'll give off a stained glass effect when light pours through.
Promising review: "This is definitely the most beautiful wind chime I've ever seen, and I love the sound too. The packaging was nice, all glass pieces were well protected. I will definitely consider buying again as gifts." —Anita J.
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in nine color combinations).
18. A flexible adjustable mister so you can bend it in the perfect direction and shape to make sure you and your guests get some targeted lovin' when hanging outside.
The mister will cool the surrounding area by 20 degrees, and it comes with an interchangeable flower-shaped misting head for a fun, whimsy 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 $30.89.
19. A whimsical three-piece steel patio set to make your backyard feel like a cute outdoor bistro. And if you don't have the room for a permanent patio set, this one is perfect because each piece can be folded and put away.
Promising review: "Perfect size for our quaint balcony space in our condo building. The vibrant chartreuse color couples perfectly with our retro robin egg door. Lightweight, already assembled, and super easy to clean. The price makes this set a no-brainer (it's cheaper than Target and CB2, but equal in quality). Awesome summer buy." —Nouvelle Mere
Get the set from Amazon for $109.99+ (available in eight colors and with or without a cushion).
20. A three-piece wicker chair and table set for the outdoor living room of your dreams.
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 of it. It shipped fast, and was fairly quick and easy to assemble. It’s a hit; I get so many compliments by anyone who rings the doorbell." —Mrs.Mathews
Get it from Amazon for $99.98+ (available in five colors).
21. A compact air purifier because pet dander and other allergens hanging around in your air are making it hard to live a sneeze-free life. This sleek purifier will freshen your air in 12 minutes. That's the power of its HEPA filter.
Promising review: “My room gets so dusty that you would think I didn't clean up. I would sweep, mop, vacuum, and wipe down all surfaces, but within the next day so much dust would pile right back up. So I decided to get this and wow has it done miracles for me. After three days using this product at night, that feeling of dust was no more. My air is cleaner, smells better, and I can actually breathe!!" —Rebecca
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in two styles and two colors).
22. An oscillating tower fan so cool air gets into every crevice of your room. No hot spots here! And its sleep mode is so quiet that neither sound NOR heat shall wake you up in the middle of the night.
Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet and efficient this fan is. I love the oscillating feature as well. My body heats up really fast at night, but when I use this, I don't break a sweat at all! Now I'm ready for the times my AC decides to break while in this Texas heat. The only thing I don't like is that I didn't buy two of them LOL! Definitely a GREAT buy if you are looking for a tower fan!" —Kendall Green
Get it from Amazon for $62.99+ (available in two styles).
23. Or a high-velocity window fan with three speed settings that'll help cool you off this summer. It can blow air in and/or out depending on what you need.
Promising review: "I absolutely love that the fans work independently of each other! I usually have one blowing in and the other blowing out. This really helps circulate the air in my living room. I also was really surprised to see that the settings for the fan speeds are independent from the temperature control. Meaning, I can set the fan on low, medium, or high speed, or the various temperature settings can be used as desired. I truly love this fan, and I will be watching out for it to go on sale again so I can get another one for my bedroom. I highly recommend this product!" —Nancy T.
Get it from Amazon for $46.42.
24. And a vintage tabletop fan powerful enough to stir up a little windstorm at your WFH station. It's got an adjustable tilting head so you can send that mini storm in any direction.
Promising review: "This fan has exceeded my expectations. The retro design is extremely stylish, and it is compact enough to carry around my office. The air flow is superb, and I can get overheated pretty easily. Mostly, I turn this fan on low (two speeds) and it is more than enough to keep me cool. In fact, it does such a good job that often I have to turn the fan off for a little bit because I am getting too cool. If you like the looks of this fan but are hesitating at the price, go for it. You will not be disappointed!" —mykehorn
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in four colors).
25. A waterproof and UV-resistant lockable storage box if you've got tools, toys, and odds and ends that need hiding during the summer.
Promising review: "It stays dry inside even with snow! This is a great little patio box. It was easy to assemble and seems 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 $44.99+ (available in five sizes).
26. A bottle of Wet & Forget shower cleaner because you'll be taking lots of cold showers to rid yourself of the sweat you worked up just by existing in 1,000-degree weather. With this, you'll just spray it on, wait 8–12 hours, then rinse it off. That's right, no scrubbing. Super easy!
Promising review: “I had a horrible gray ring in the bottom of my shower that was impossible to remove. I tried the Dawn Dish Soap method (with a lot of scrubbing) and toilet bowl cleaner to try to remove the soap scum. My next step was to tear out and replace the shower pan and tile. I figured this was my last chance. I ordered the Wet and Forget Shower Spray and really coated the shower walls and floor pan and walked away. I CANNOT begin to tell you how happy I was to rinse down the walls sometime later and watch all that crud roll right down the drain!! This is the best product I have ever used in my life!! Works great and no toxic fumes!!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $20.08 (available in two scents).
27. A lawn repair formula since your pup has marked your entire backyard as theirs to the detriment of your grass. Don't have a pup and just want greener grass on your side of the fence? This still works great at helping grass grow!
Promising review: “I live in Florida and have put sod down five times in my backyard. After a month the sod kept dying. My landscaper said I had too much shade. The next time I put down shade sod. That died too. I bought two bags of this product to try it out. I followed the instructions and within one week it started to grow. By the second week it was full grown. I am now growing a whole lawn. It is truly a miracle product!!!” —Fred Altman
Get it from Amazon for $16.44+ (available in five sizes).
28. A 10-pack of seed-starting trays to get your summer garden started today! These trays come with adjustable humidity domes that'll help you regulate the temperature and humidity of your seedlings' environment.
You'll get 10 seed trays, 10 watertight base trays, 10 humidity domes, and 10 plant labels.
Promising review: "Everyone knows how it feel to buy a product that is exactly what it says it is. Such is the case with this seed starter kit. Well made and sturdy, they will last a few seasons at least. Easy to manage smaller size compared to the larger, longer trays I've used in past seasons. I'm glad I found them and the vent on the top is useful." —Mrs. Mukhan
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors).
29. Outdoor string lights for creating a cozy and warm atmosphere. Plus, they were built to withstand all kinds of weather, so no need to worry about them being damaged by Mother Nature.
Reviewers note that you should take the bulbs out before hanging the strings up!
Promising review: “Very nice set of lights for the price. I bought a number of sets in various lengths to install on our deck and used a staple gun to mount them. I am very pleased with how easy it was to mount them neatly and also with the quality of light. It's exactly the amount of warmth that we were looking for.” —Frank Rizzo
Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in four sizes and colors).
30. An outdoor heater because you shouldn't have to retreat indoors when it gets a little chilly outside, especially at night. It has wheels so you can easily move it to the perfect place!
Promising review: "Looks and works great. Got these for an outdoor patio event at our home, and everyone was impressed with the warmth and look. Had many compliments, and everyone wanted to know where we got them. Easy to set up and use. Excellent patio heaters!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $98.66+ (available in four colors and two styles).
31. A waterproof outdoor curtain that'll block out light so you can enjoy the outdoors without being exposed to the elements (or your nosy neighbors).
Pick up a sturdy rust-resistant curtain rod while you're at it!
Promising review: "These curtains are AMAZING! Beautiful and elegant. Hangs beautifully and blocks a lot of light. Keeps rain out of our tiki bar so 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 one panel from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in eight sizes and 15 colors).
32. Or a stylish cedar privacy screen so you can keep your neighbors out of your business this summer. They even have built-in planters so you can have a little garden moment.
Promising review: "My husband and I purchased two of these for our backyard patio so we can have some privacy from our neighbors. The height is perfect. If you're looking for a privacy wall, I would suggest purchasing two. We added river rocks inside each of the planter boxes and filled it completely to the top to support our privacy wall in the strong winds. I plan on adding small potted flowers to place on top of the rocks in the summer. We also painted these with two coats of spar urethane to protect the wood in all weather environments just as a precaution. Very happy with our purchase!
***Update*** It’s been over a year since I purchased this product, and this held up throughout Northeast Ohio windy lake effect snowstorms without any problem! I am so happy my river rocks worked, and I also tied this down to my deck railings during the winter as an extra precaution. As long as you weigh it down and secure it properly, you won’t have any issues." —Kristina Marie
Get it from Amazon for $283.54.
33. A stainless steel watermelon slicer to make having this scrumptious snack a little easier this summer. Plus, it's so much cheaper than buying pre-cut fruit!
It even comes with a melon baller!
Promising review: "This tool is so handy! I hate cutting watermelon and this is so fast, easy to use, and easy to wash. I cut a watermelon in less than five minutes. It cuts yellow watermelon, too!!! The included baller is great for the small leftover, hard-to-reach places." —Andrea Draine
Get it from Amazon for $12.37.
34. A lovely sail canopy for creating a shaded area in your backyard or on your patio. This canopy is made of 95% UV-resistant fabric. Just because the sun is out doesn't mean you have to suffer!
Promising review: "This sail worked perfectly to provide morning and afternoon shade and looks fabulous. I like the way the design looks. It was easy to install, and has held up to the monsoons of summer quite well. I am purchasing another one for the horse pen! I give 5 stars." —Laura P.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in a variety of sizes and styles).
35. A pair of Fiskars pruning shears because your hedges are looking a little too unkempt to win your neighborhood's curb appeal prize. These precision steel blades are rust-resistant and very durable so you can use them for summers to come.
Promising review: "It comes good and sharp and ready to kick...um, cut, wood right out of the package. I would get a good sharpener for it, as it will become your go-to tool in the garden. Mine was used to cut ALL the small branches from a huge downed eucalyptus tree and was still sharp enough to delicately snip off some flowers from mom's bush without bruising the stem. Still, I have a sharpener on the side if/when I will eventually need it. As always, Fiskar is a sturdy quality tool. I look for it when getting garden or hobby/craft tools every time!" —Chrystal Kay
Get it from Amazon for $13.98.
36. An Alexa-compatible U-shaped Midea air conditioner that'll help you save on your energy bill *and* save you from heat and humidity. Your room will be comfortably chill in a matter of minutes.
I recently installed this AC in my living room, and it's amazing! And when I say this baby is silent, I mean there's barely a whisper of air. But it still manages to cool the room down without all that noise. Go figure.
Promising review: "I don’t usually write product reviews, but I am now because this is one of the best household products I have ever bought. This Midea U-shaped AC is an ingenious design that is basically a split AC system mounted in a window, with the window closing almost all the way through the middle of the unit. The result is a much quieter and more efficient unit, with the noisy part that generates heat on the outside of the closed window. It also looks sleek and modern and the remote control and app are great. I have thought many times 'I wish someone would make a split AC system that can fit in a window without having to install separate units on the roof or wall,' and now they have!" —Ben
Get it from Amazon for $397+ (available in three sizes).
37. An insulated weather- and soundproof strip you can install on your windows and doors to keep your AC's cool air where it's supposed to be — inside!
Promising review: "No more noises! No more hot air getting inside! It was easy to install. I love it! Just clean the surface, measure it, cut it, and stick it over the door or window!" —yacxara Trujillo
Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
38. A practical two-in-one fireplace since you can also toss ice into and use it as a drinks cooler— when it's not aflame, of course. A backyard must-have!
The fire pit comes with a mesh screen lid, poke, rain cover, and assembly instructions.
Promising review: "Excellent product for the price! A lot of screws to be placed but that’s it; assembly was easy and I did it alone in under 45 minutes. Had no problems with the threaded holes for the screws like some seem to have had. Great that it comes with spark screen, grill, long fork, and a rain cover (used it last night for several hours and it was perfect). Got the copper-colored one. It looks really nice, people are shocked by the price when they see it. Very pleased with purchase." —S. Bastura
Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in two sizes and three finishes).
39. A plush hanging chaise swing with a UV-resistant canopy so you can lounge the day away in comfort.
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 $229.99+ (available in nine colors).
40. A sleek dehumidifier that'll suck the water out of the air so you can breathe a little easier in warmer weather. It's got a silent fan so you won't even notice it's working until you realize how comfortable you feel.
Promising review: "I'm impressed with this dehumidifier. When I plugged it in, it read 78 and after two days it nows read 55. We have had a lot of rain and hot, humid days of late and this machine did a pretty good job. The machine is much quieter than my old machine and easy to set up. I chose to run the hose into the sub-pump rather than emptying the reservoir several times a day. It's also helped rid the basement of a musty smell." —Rachel Ritter
Get it from Amazon for $139.99.
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