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These finds will make your backyard feel like an extension of your living room.

I’m the Home and Garden Editor at BuzzFeed, where I write articles that connect readers with the products, ideas, and trends that help make a house feel like home.

Which is why it's so important to create an outdoor situation that oozes comfort and convenience. I'm talking outdoor sectionals, outdoor games, and all the other fun finds that'll ~elevate~ your space to an entertaining and relaxing dream. Just make sure my invitation doesn't get lost in the mail, OK? 

Promising review: "The perfect addition to our patio table! Super easy to open, and the LED lights are the perfect touch at night. Easy to tilt and is pretty sturdy in the wind." —Katie Maguire

Get it from Amazon for $67.99+ (available in 51 colors).

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 $89.99+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I have had this pool for about two weeks now, and I LOVE IT!!! Was simple to set up; I got a little electric pump, and it took about 10 minutes to inflate, then about half an hour to fill with water. Pay attention to make sure you set it up on level ground, or it will be lopsided. I live in South Carolina, so it is already hot and humid, and I use it about every afternoon. It is probably good for two adults, maybe one adult and a couple of kids. The built-in seat and headrest are really quite comfy and relaxing. I will definitely buy this same pool again if it springs a leak and can't be fixed. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!" —kathryn j.

Promising review: "I live near water and have animals = I get bugs. With one of these placed at each of my doors or windows outside = I get no flying bugs inside. Finally. During winter, truly, no flies inside. During summer, an occasional fly/mosquito slips through the circumference. Overall, it saved me one summer when we were getting 10 mosquito bites a day. After I started using this, no mosquito bites! (Dogs do not even notice its existence)." —Christine D.

Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in six styles).

Promising review: "This thing is great and perfect to start off the spring/summer. We dumped a giant bag of ice in there and kept our drinks cold all afternoon. The swivel top is convenient and fun. Love that it’s a table and an aesthetically pleasing cooler." —Shana

Get it from Amazon for $119.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "Really love how simple and easy this puts together. Hold my husband and me together for movie yard time. Love the pillow it came with. Durable. I love falling asleep on this in the rain." —Maribel

Get it from Amazon for $74.99+ (available in 20 colors)

Promising review: "Love this outdoor rug, and it’s reversible. White where the yellow is on this side. I love it ... the yellow is a beautiful, bright color. Just magical." —Barb

Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in two colors and two sizes).

Promising review: "I cannot understand how something this size can possibly produce such amazing, loud, clear sound and bass. It is a truly incredible device that I intend to use daily because it works well outside, too. Do not be deceived by the affordable price. It is significantly better than a $400 JBL. The battery life is great, too. If I want it loud, half the volume is all you need. If I want to blast my neighbors, 80%. I haven’t needed to push it further. The bass-up function is awesome. You’re gonna love this thing." —Rob and Piper

Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I ordered waterproof speakers so I could sit outside, and I’m so glad I found these. They’re perfect for what I needed because they are similar to tiki torch lights that are already planted. They give off a nice ambiance when sitting out back, and the sound is loud but not too loud to disturb neighbors. Bluetooth connection is easy. So far, so good, and I’m satisfied with my purchase." —applefir

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three colors and a pack of one or two).

Promising review: "This set is beautiful, good quality — especially for the price and so sleek and bold looking! I ordered this twice because I was so thrilled with the first set I ordered!" —Amazon Customer 

SWOOC is a small business based in Florida that makes outdoor games. 

Promising review: "This Giant Tower Game is great for family game night, outdoor activities, and picnics/parties! The blocks of wood are beautifully cut and stained, and store neatly in the equally beautiful crate that also serves as the game base. The game is fun to play, and can easily reach the three-foot height as the game nears an end. My only word of caution is to wear shoes and watch out for tiny feet when the blocks fall, since they are sturdy and durable. If you have kids, the game doubles as a really cool building blocks set, too! This game would make a great gift for anyone who loves games or loves to host parties!" —LexieLooDylan2

Promising review: "I love the size and the fact that it takes five minutes to set up and five minutes to take down. Very portable and lightweight to carry. Very sturdy. I would highly recommend." —Kathi

Get it from Amazon for $99.94+ (also available in a 120-inch size).

Promising review: "This patio furniture is great for the price. One of the better-known brands would sell a set like this for about $2,500–$3,000. It took a long time to put together by myself, but it was well worth the effort. My sister is on the market for patio furniture, and I recommended this set to her." —Ant Rico 

Get it from Amazon for $679.99+ (available in two colors and with or without arms on the side chairs).

This weatherproof fan has a fully sealed and permanently lubricated industrial motor to protect it against wetness.

Promising review: "Great fan at a good price! I bought this fan for my backyard to help circulate the air on hot days and to help deter mosquitoes at night. This fan worked perfectly. It has three speeds, the highest of which is super strong. It is also 100% waterproof, which is a must. I would recommend this fan for sure and would not hesitate to buy it again." —Bigdad

Get it from Amazon for $119+ (available in three sizes).

The mister will cool the surrounding area by 20 degrees, and it comes with an interchangeable flower-shaped misting head for a fun, whimsical 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

Promising review: "I love spending time outside, and we entertain on our patio, too. But when it's over 100 degrees outside, nobody feels like visiting. Until now!! I bought one and liked it so much I ordered another to cover both patios. They lower the temps to a more moderate level in just moments and don't use 100 gallons of water doing it! They're easy to put up and take down, and come with convenient hanging hooks! I read the reviews people wrote about the heads getting stopped up, and they WILL, but as a plumber, I'll tell you a trick to keeping them working like new: vinegar. Just remove the heads and soak them in a little straight vinegar, then use a small bristle brush like a toothbrush or nail brush, rinse them off, and replace them in the mister tubing, and they should be like brand new." —Sonya Combs

Get it from Amazon for $16.96+ (available in several pack sizes).

Promising review: "This is my favorite thing I purchased in 2022. I researched for a long time before getting this. The quality didn’t disappoint. It’s sturdy, and the amount of comfort is ridiculous. I can sit, lounge, bounce, and swing all in multiple directions. Seriously, my happy place. I even eat lunch from my swing. It was accidentally left uncovered in a downpour. I thought my cushion might get spotted stains, but it dried beautifully. I highly recommend this. The base is sturdier than the others. I’m not lightweight, and the minimum bearing weight was questionable on many other chairs. I haven’t worried about the quality even when swinging." —Jennifer Lopez

Get it from Amazon for $199.98+ (available in 14 colors).

Promising review: "I have had these outside for almost one year. They stayed up all winter and still work great. Light is a nice, warm color and not blinding, but it still provides enough light to see. Lights came with replacement bulbs, but have not had to replace any yet." —crystal hoke

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in eight lengths).

Consider stocking up on a two-pack of refills for $19.99.

Promising review: "I recently added this plug to my outdoor string lights, and it’s such a simple but great upgrade. It was super easy to install, just plugged right into the lights. We love to host in the summer and frequently grill out and have fires, so having something attached right to the lights to help keep mosquitoes away without having to think about it has been great. Also, love the remote! I like that I can just turn it on when we actually need it and not have it running all the time or feel like it's being wasted when were not out there. Overall, it just makes hanging outside a lot more enjoyable without adding any extra effort." —Piper

Promising review: "A cute, sturdy little bistro set at a great price. Open the package, and it's ready to go. The peacock blue is a beautiful color and a welcome addition for the garden." —Amazon Customer

"AMAZING!! Arrived well packaged and FULLY ASSEMBLED! So, so easy. And they look great — I am going for a Jardin du Luxembourg look for a Paris party, and they are perfect (the real ones are $1000 per chair!)." —Stephanie

Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (available in 17 colors).

Promising review: "I installed it, and owls that had been roosting in the branches of the same tree, moved into this owl box the very next day." —Dwayne

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "AWESOME CLOCK!!! Installed on our deck, and the illumination is wonderful, and the size is just perfect. Keep in mind that it weighs 6lbs. so use the appropriate hanger for this one. We have acreage and can see it from one of our fences. We love that it illuminates on its own (on the 4-hour setting) when it starts to get dark, but turns off after 4 hours to conserve battery life. We highly recommend this clock. —Debra Smith

Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in three styles).

Promising review: "Was actually a little bigger than I expected to be for the price. Beautiful and well worth the money. Sounds beautiful." —Ashleigh Yates 

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes). 

The game comes with an inflatable splash mat, hose connector, waterproof spinner, and gameplay instructions.

Promising review: "Fun for all ages. Such a fun twist on an already loved game! This kept my 4- and 7-year-olds' attention for a while! Each spot you put your hand on sprays water; whoever stays up the longest wins! Even the adults had to try it out. I was a little nervous with the quality of the plastic, but it held up to adults and kids moving all around it without any holes." —Deborah Gaffney

Promising review: "This solar moon outdoor stake is so pretty and super easy to put together! I love the crackle design on the globe — it adds so many cool shadows to my yard. The light is nice and bright, lasts all night (around 8–10 hours), and still works great even after it rains. I’m really happy with it — definitely worth it if you want something cute to show off in your yard." —Tory

Promising review: "As the sun sets and the evening breeze gently rustles through your garden, these lights come to life, casting a warm, enchanting glow that transforms your outdoor space into a magical haven." —April

Get it from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in six pack sizes).

Beach State is a small business specializing in premium, high-quality beach umbrellas. 

Check out a TikTok of the umbrella in action. 

Promising review: "This umbrella is exactly what my family was looking for as our everyday beach umbrella — large diameter, high quality, and cute retro design. It is a higher-end umbrella, but still slightly less expensive than the other big-name designer beach gear company that we were considering. It is easy to pop up and stay standing, and we’ve had many compliments from other people at the beach asking where we got it. The company's customer service was excellent. Would definitely recommend these umbrellas!" —Taryn

Get it from Amazon for $140+ (available in five styles).

HBeeFire is a small business based in Toronto, Canada, that makes metal firepits.

Promising review: "It’s exactly as described, beautiful quality, and great communication from the seller. Super happy with this firepit, it works really well and is so unique :)" —Gabrielle ONeill

Get it from HBeeFire on Etsy for $188.66 (originally $249.70).

SWOOC is a family-owned and operated small business that's been operating out of New Jersey since 1961. 

Promising review: "I bought this for the kids to play during cookouts. We have corn hole and other games as well, and I find myself playing this as much, if not more, than corn hole. Great quality, and it comes with a carrying bag to put away for easy storage and clean up." —Alan Rich 

Get it from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in two sizes).

SWOOC Games is a small biz specializing in game sets, many of which are outdoor-safe.

Promising review: "Our family loves Yahtzee, but Yardzee was so much more fun! It is like a giant life-size game. It was so much fun to play outside as a family. We had ages 7–65 playing and enjoying the game. As a homeschooler, I also love that it sneaks in math and writing." —The Waldock Way

Get them from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two dice sizes).

They're solar-powered and automatically turn on at night!

Promising review: "I love the solar flowers. Their colors are vibrant, rotating, and an asset to my patio. People stop by to comment on their nighttime beauty!" —Ruth Lovely

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in four pack sizes).

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