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1. A 48-inch string of outdoor LED lights to use year round. This Edison-style set comes with 24 energy-efficient bulbs that you’ll never have to replace, because they’re made of impact-resistant acrylic.
2. A portable heater so you can feel like you’re at a posh rooftop party at all times. This one will keep you warm with its 47,000-BTU heat output that uses propane to function. Leave it outside even when it’s raining or snowing. It’ll be fine.
3. A stylish 10-inch lantern that'll act as both light and decor. The woven, teardrop-like design on this tabletop light source will add a chic to your backyard — use a pillar candle at its center to give your outdoor area a glow.
4. An adorable succulent living in a watering can because it's decorative, okay? This plant is realistic, but not real. (Surprise!) So don't worry if you don't have a green thumb. You can't kill this cute thing.
5. A bronze fire pit that is both stylish and functional for late-night chats with friends and family. This “antique” bronze steel fire bowl has a hammered live, riveted look and decorative base that is brush-painted — all heat-resistant (obviously!). Its one-piece mesh spark screen will keep you from getting scorched.
6. A giant connect-four-type of game to play with your family. This showpiece set of fun stands a whopping four feet tall.
7. A stylish Christopher Knight Home bench that is fab enough to stand alone or be used with an outdoor dining table. It's built to last, too, thanks to its acacia wood and cast aluminum.
8. A bee habitat, because bees are awesome. This wall-mounted bee house gives them a home, providing them a safe place to nest and lay eggs. They’ll be drawn to the bamboo tubes in this non-toxic structure. It can hang from five to seven feet on any fence or wall. Pick a spot that gets sunlight in the morning, close to plants and flowers.
9. An outdoor fireplace to bring the cozy indoors to the outdoors. A steel grate for wood is provided, and wheels and a handle will help you move it from spot to spot. A screen will keep you from getting literally lit, but you’ll still be able to see the flames.
10. A conversation station in the form of a woven table and chairs fit for a style maven who loves to spend all day outside. Made mostly of faux-rattan and cream fabric cushions, an all-weather, rust-resistant finish will make this chat set last.
11. An accent outdoor rug to give pizzazz to your backyard. It’s not common to use a rug outside, but they make them. This one features a nice design, plus latex backing (perfect for high-traffic areas) and flat-pile thickness (great for outdoors).
12. An outdoor bar set for (future!) booze-y parties outdoors. This five-piece made of an acacia wood frame comes with four barstools and a bar table. The table comes with two shelves for storage — perfect for cocktail ingredients and other drink supplies. Sorry, Instagram-worthy accents like retro drink dispensers and trays not included!
13. A trusty turkey fryer, because Thanksgiving is right around the corner and you don’t want to burn your house down. This stainless steel fryer is made for big birds (plus, other large meats) and the great outdoors.
14. A pair of adorable bird feeders — get ready to meet a lot of new friends. Each has a tray for bird food and a jute cording at the top for hanging.
15. A water feature with a planter combined to give you the relaxing retreat you’ve always wanted. This outdoor fountain that’s made of polyresin (which will last!) is equipped with a light that illuminates the top of the fountain, a built-in pot for a plant, and one electric submersible pump to run that water feature.
16. A worm farm and composter combo, because this'll give you a better place to get rid of your leftovers *and* help the worms! It comes with two trays — the top tray is for your food scraps, while the bottom is for the compost.
17. A hammock chair for solo lounging. You can relax in this cozy “cocoon” for hours thanks to its back support and two seat cushions that will keep you comfy.
18. A bunch of hexagon stepping stones to create a safe and dry walkway where you get a lot of wetness and mud. They’ll also help keep your shoes clean. Think: next to hoses, the part of your yard where there’s a lot of foot action, where you get a little flooding after rain.
19. A trash receptacle made for the outdoors. We love this one because it’s not ugly and looks like patio furniture. Plus! It's moisture resistant, so it will conceal the ~grossness~.
20. A four-person hot tub to share — that’s also on sale. This one is high-tech and comes with a wireless touch-button control panel that attaches to the top of the tub. It is equipped with more than 140 massaging bubble jets to relax your muscles and ~soothe your soul~. Headrests are provided for two people, and an LED light situation will illuminate the water. Hello, ambiance!
21. A pack of four barrel planters in various sizes to amp up your gardening game. These will add a rustic touch to your yard. Made of fiberglass and glay combined, these pots are durable and easy to maintain. There is a drainage hole at the bottom that gets rid of excess water but maintains enough moisture to keep your plants healthy.
22. A hammock that comes with its own stand, because you don’t have two trees perfectly spaced apart to hang one. This one, made of woven cotton, can fit two people comfortably. The fabric is super breathable, so you’ll sweat less.
23. A cute teardrop chair that'll provide a comfortable space for you to enjoy in your backyard, so you can spend hours reading or bird watching.
24. A lovely towel valet — if you have a pool, that is. You can turn your backyard into a resort with this practical find. Made of UV-resistant fabric, steel, and wicker construction, this towel storage also has wheels for movability so you can always feel free to move it wherever.
25. An inflatable cooler to hold all of the drink treasures. On super hot days, you could say this is worth its weight in gold.
26. A self-watering tomato planter, because you’re that lazy but still want fresh tomatoes. This trellis frame with pot will basically grow your tomatoes for you. The structure will support the weight of vines as they grow. You just have to fill the reservoir to deliver water and nutrients to your plant from below.
27. A cornhole game for hours and hours of fun. Even if there are just two of you at home, this'll be a heck of lot more entertaining than spending all day inside.
28. A water mister to cool people (and plants!) off on hot summer days. Don't be intimidated by the photo with all of the little pieces that yell, "complicated!" Judging by the 4.5 star rating, people are happy they got this. This kit comes with everything you need but the water.
29. A beautiful wind chime that'll soothe you with its five heavy-walled tubes. This one even has an adjustable striker so you change up your tune.
30. A water collector so you can catch and store rainwater for later use. This one comes with a brass spigot so you can connect it to your hose and use it to water plants, clean, and more. Conserve and reuse — it’s great for the earth!
31. A shaded day bed for epic outdoor lounging. This splurge-worthy furniture accent will upgrade your patio instantly. It’s modern, low to the ground and made of weather-resistant sun-proof fabric. The frame, on the other hand, is a sturdy aluminum.
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