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Our editors' favorite products for lounging, working, and cooking in the yard.

Backyard

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Hot Tubs

Lighting

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Pools & Hot Tubs

Pools & Hot Tubs

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Tables

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Pools & Hot Tubs

Pool Vacuum Robot

Pool Vacuum Robot

by Kevin Luna

A backyard pool is fantastic for spending hot summer days with friends and family, but keeping up with pool maintenance to keep the water safe for swimming can be a…

Swim Current Machines

Swim Current Machines

by Jennifer Blair

Aiper Pool Cleaners

Aiper Pool Cleaners

by Jennifer Blair

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Lighting

Permanent Outdoor Lights

Permanent Outdoor Lights

by Kevin Luna

Have you ever looked at your home’s exterior at night and felt like there’s something missing? Permanent outdoor lights can add a nice touch to your home as well as…

Outdoor Solar Lights

Outdoor Solar Lights

by Lauren Corona and Kevin Luna

You put the hard work into making your yard a pleasant place to spend time, so why should you only be able to use it during daylight hours? The right outdoor solar…

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Pools

Pool Cleaners

by Kevin Luna

Owning a pool offers the joy of splashing with family and friends on hot days, but keeping it sparkling clean can feel like a chore. If you’re a pool owner, you…

Above-Ground Pool Heaters

Above-Ground Pool Heaters

by Kevin Luna and Tyler Rigg

I can’t think of too many things better than relaxing poolside with friends during the summer. But if you live in a northern climate as I do, where summer lasts just a…

Pool Pumps

by Allen Foster and Kevin Luna

Your pool pump is kind of like the heart of your whole pool setup. It keeps water moving, pushes it through the filter and helps spread chemicals evenly. If you have a…

Bird Feeders

Hummingbird Feeders

Hummingbird Feeders

by Lauren Corona

A few years ago, my sister gave me a hummingbird feeder. She is an avid birdwatcher, but she lives in an apartment, so she doesn't have much outdoor space to feed and…

Bird Baths

by Lauren Corona

If you enjoy taking care of your neighborhood birds, one of the best things you can do for them is place a birdbath in your yard.Not only will it give you hours of…

Bird Feeders

by Lauren Corona

If you love watching birds in your yard, the best thing you can do to encourage even more winged visitors is to place a bird feeder within their reach.A high-quality…

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Grills

BBQ Grills

by Bob Beacham and Jordan Hutchinson

Few things ring in warm weather like a barbecue with friends and family. I love the sizzling sounds and mouth-watering aroma I get when grilling my favorites for my…

Pellet Grills

by Allen Foster and Jmar Gambol

When summer rolls around, pellet grills are an attractive option for a lot of outdoor cooking enthusiasts. They’re easier to start than charcoal or wood grills, and…

Gas Grills

by Allen Foster

Gas grills are the crossover SUVs of the grill world. They’re sleek, powerful, and surprisingly efficient, and dependable to use every day. They produce less smoke…

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Backyard

Spikeball Sets

by Kyle Schurman and Kevin Luna

After watching the World Dodgeball Championships or the College Cornhole Championships, you may think you’ve seen it all on TV. There surely can’t be any additional…

Here are Amazon’s most-wished-for items in patio, lawn and garden

Here are Amazon’s most-wished-for items in patio, lawn and garden

by Christina Marfice

Summer is in full swing and so is patio season. Depending on where you live, summer might be a brief time you want to cherish as much as possible or several months of…

Tetherball Sets

Tetherball Sets

by Peter McPherson and Kevin Luna

Tetherball is a classic playground game that you can easily put in your backyard. Unlike older tetherball sets, modern sets may be moveable or in-ground, and many sets…

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