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Promising review: "I purchased this bouncy house for my grandchild's birthday party and the kids had a blast! I was happy to see it was as big as it is, and I was thrilled it was tough enough to handle all the kids that played on it! They were pretty tough on it, ages (4-9) and it withstood all the fun they could have! The water gun was hilarious. They are now able to keep it and continue the fun without having to rent one for the next day of "Special Fun"! Great Buy! 100%" —LindaF

Promising review: “Very nice sturdy lounges with thick cushion that keeps its shape after seating. My husband put it together without my help. We got 2 of these and they look very nice next to each other. Love the trays underneath as they come so in handy, eliminating the need for other little tables. We have them under patio shade and we live in California, not sure how they would do in full sun. We have them covered in nice pocket beach towels though! We would definitely recommend these lounges!” —Sandina

Price: $278.99+ (available in 14 colors)

Promising review: “I’ve put together quite a few pools and this is the easiest one so far. Everything snaps together well and disassembles easily. Struggled with draining at the end of the season but that was likely user error, lost the instructions. Survived the summer with my kids, no issues.” —Erica

Price: $228+ (originally $299+; available in two sizes and also in styles with floats and games)

Make sure you grab a screen for your backyard while you're at it!

Promising review: "I absolutely love it. TV who? 😂 The sound, the quality, the picture all of it is perfect. Highly recommend. About to buy all my family members one, plus it already had Netflix and YouTube so all you really need is Wi-Fi/Hotspot and you good." —Rosa

Price: $48.99+ (originally $49.99+; available in four colors and styles)

Promising review: “We bought these lights for an outdoor patio wall. They are perfect. The size is medium, large enough to give light but not overpowering. They were simple to hang and the look is just great. The price was right too.” —Sharon 

Promising review: "Overall, I really enjoy having this trampoline The trampoline was shipped quickly. Directions were easy to follow. Trampoline is made very well. The mat is firm and bouncy. Great for families and came with an easy to follow instruction manual. The enclosure as well made and secure. Overall, highly recommend." —Aleeit

Price: $169+ (originally $299+; available in two sizes)

Promising review: "I love that the bowl of this firepit is not bolted to the frame and can be independently lifted out. It makes it so much easier to take care of. The assembly was extremely easy. The lid is sturdy and also easy to handle with the included hook. My absolute favorite thing about this firepit was that it came with a cover included. This firepit is sent to you ready to be taken care of well and easily. The cover seems to be water-resistant and has an elastic band at the base and is simple to put in place. The size is perfect and easy to handle. It is lightweight whether the bowl is in the frame or you are carrying each piece separately. If you have been looking for a great and easy-to-care-for firepit, you found it." —anonymous

Promising review: “Best product. Kids are in heaven, and grandma as well. My daughter bought this for her grandbabies. Boy, it keeps all six busy.” —Robyn 

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Promising review: “Absolutely adorable!!! So easy to put together and cute as can be. What a perfect kid’s chair for the money!!!! Kids and animals all love it. Walmart is truly stepping up their design game.” —Holly

Promising review: “So impressed with the quality! I think we are going to get another one!” —jill

Price: $405.99+ (available in four colors)

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

Promising review: “My new 15-foot umbrella has made my outdoor living space complete! The solar lights make evening entertaining special. It completely covers my outdoor furniture and offers not only good shade but also protects my patio furniture from the rain. This was a great purchase!” —Sandra

Price: $159.99+ (originally $214.99; available in 12 colors)

Price: $103.78+ (available in five colors)

Promising review: “These chairs were a smoking hot deal so of course we had to get four for our firepit area. They were extremely easy to put together. The required hardware was very organized and the tools required were included. We love that they fold up for easy storage. Highly recommend these chairs.” —DLayne

Price: $79.99+ (originally $239.99; available in seven colors)

Promising review: “Really love this fountain. Not too big and not too small. It looks more expensive than what it costs. The setup and assembly took 10 minutes. The sound from it is just wonderful. I recommend this fountain and so glad I bought it.” —GianC

Promising review: “Better Homes and Gardens planters are quickly becoming my favorite. And this extra tall one is no exception. I love the textured design on the outside. It has very sturdy walls and should hold up for the long term. I was pleased with the first one I bought, so I bought a second for the back deck. I'm excited to have one of this height to use as a statement piece with other average-sized pots in both locations. They have a rubber plug in the drain hole, so it can be used either way.” —Walmart customer

Promising review: “This has become my favorite piece of outdoor furniture. The canopy can be adjusted to ensure I'm always protected from the sun. It's comfortable and sturdy enough for my elderly mother to sit on it and get up from it without assistance. I might get a second since I like to sit with my legs up so that others can enjoy it too.” —Angela

Price: $97.89+ (originally $179; available in six colors)

Promising review: “This is perfect for our herbs. Best thing we ever got for the garden.” —Kim

Promising review: “Great swing. Easy to put together, comfortable, sturdy. The chain is positioned in a way that doesn't interfere with your arm or elbow. Cushions were nice, although they were more of a rust color than red. Love it.” —Judy

Promising review: "We were looking for a smaller Blackstone grill for our porch and this sure fit the bill. Very easy to assemble and been cooking on it since I also purchased the natural gas conversion kit, which makes it really simple and ready to use it any moment time." —Tom

And if you don't like your original placement, it comes with wheels so you can move it.  

Price: $145.99 (available in three colors)

Promising review: "Make great Christmas gifts, nicely boxed on arrival. My cat and I enjoy watching the birds enjoy the variety of seeds outside our front door! Gotta love gifts that make one feel they did a good thing. Easy to fill, hang, and made of quality materials. Order yourself one or two. You will regret it if you don't." —anonymous

Promising review: "Great product to put on your deck/porch for the delivery guy to put delivery packages in so that the porch pirates don't get curious. It's sturdy enough for this purpose. If you are gonna cram it full of heavy items, you may want something stronger. It looks decent enough. You may want to put some weights in the bottom in case you have heavy winds. I actually ordered two of these." —NYdisowned

Price: $15.99+ (available in three colors and nine sizes)

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