Make a DIY mini greenhouse with clear umbrellas
One of our favorite inexpensive gardening tricks uses inexpensive, clear umbrellas to construct a backyard greenhouse.
Garden & Outdoors
Need a raised garden bed? Amazon’s got them on sale
If you're planning to vegetable garden, you can get these top-rated raised garden beds at Amazon for a fraction of the original price.
Should you shell out big money for the Big Green Egg grill?
The Big Green Egg grill is a cult favorite among the meat-smoking set. But is it really worth the massive price tag? Consumer Reports tests it out.
Fake an expensive-looking patio with just spray paint
This spray paint hack is easy and affordable and doesn't take more than a weekend, either.
This best-selling inflatable ottoman will make your outdoor spaces more comfortable
Instead of buying another piece of furniture that you have to find a spot to store during colder months, why not try this inflatable ottoman?
Get a sprinkler shaped like the ‘Friends’ couch for only $50
While it sadly doesn't dispense coffee, you can cool off by sitting on the couch and have the water rain down on you.
This DIY weed spray uses what’s already in your pantry
Try this all-natural weed spray that you can make from ingredients that you probably already have in your home: vinegar, dish soap and Epsom salt.
Stock tanks are an easy and affordable way to put a pool in your backyard
Installing a pool in your backyard can cost thousands of dollars, but doesn't have to. Enter: stock tank pools, an affordable way to beat the heat.Â
DIY pallet pools are a cheap, easy way to cool off in your yard
If you're looking for a DIY solution to your current lack of a swimming pool, a pallet pool might be your answer.
Best portable grills for grilling on the go
Bigger than a hibachi, these are great for camping, beach days and tailgating. We round up the best charcoal, gas, and fire pit grills.
No pool? No problem with these inflatable suntan tubs
Sunbathing tubs are all the rage on social media. Whether you have a pool of your own or not, you're going to want to jump on the bandwagon.
The Best Grill Cleaners for Outdoor Grills
We break down the different brushes, scrapers and sprays that'll keep your grill clean all year long.
Turn your outdoor space into a safe haven for birds and butterflies
Turn your outdoor space into one that you and the local wildlife will adore. It doesn't take much to bring vibrant color and buzzing life to a backyard.
This beach tent is a shady game-changer
While you could make do with an umbrella punctured in the sand, a beach tent tends to be the better investment for frequent beach-goers.
Wayfair’s Big Outdoor Sale has deals up to 70% off
Wayfair's Big Outdoor Sale has massive deals on everything from lawn games to patio furniture, but you don't have long to shop.
21 Impulse buys actually worth your money
From a gadget that'll help you carry more grocery bags to a kitty-themed coffee warmer, these impulse buys are worth the cash.
Get a 6-piece patio furniture set for $99 at Home Depot’s spring sale
This set comes with four folding chairs, a glass-top table and an umbrella, and it's $30 off during Home Depot's Spring Black Friday sale.
Best ways to decorate with outdoor artificial plants
From what to look for in your artificial plants to how to arrange them outside, here's what to know about these handy greenery substitutes.
We found the best storage sheds thanks to advice from the experts
From options as low as $100 to vertical designs that save space, these are our picks for the best storage sheds thanks to expert input.
How to keep mosquitos out of your backyard
Turns out, there are plants that can keep mosquitos out of your backyard. Plus, find out what other things you need to repel the pests.
How to make a $5 butterfly bath using items from the dollar store
Learn how to make an inexpensive butterfly bath for your yard so these beautiful insects stop by the oasis for a drink while you enjoy them.
This 2-in-1 LED light and bug zapper is perfect for your patio
If you need to keep the bugs away but also want some ambient lighting for your patio, this two-in-one LED bug zapper can do both under $40.
Backyard privacy ideas you can do on a budget
Want to enjoy time outdoors but don't want neighbors following your every move? These affordable backyard privacy ideas start at just $18.
All the best early deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Hop to it to get great deals and savings on everything from fashion to tech at Amazon's first-ever Big Spring Sale.
Here’s how you can get free wildflower seeds for your garden
We can each do our part to promote pollination and save the bees, and it all starts with a handful of wildflower seeds.
This best-selling Walmart patio umbrella is $250 off
Thinking spring? Walmart has a 10-foot heavy-duty patio umbrella, with stand, on sale at a deep discount right now in seven colors.
This heavy duty garden cart is 40% off at Amazon right now
Whether you're gardening or hauling firewood, this battery-powered, heavy-duty cart could make your life much easier and at a discount.
Watch hummingbirds up close and on camera with this smart feeder
Take birdwatching to the next level with this hummingbird feeder that features a camera that'll let you watch your birds from anywhere.
Free Fishing Weekends 2024: When you can fish for free in every state
Take advantage of the free fishing days in your state (when you can fish without a license) this year and reel in some happy memories.
The Best Safety Vest
Whether you need a safety vest for work or recreating outdoors, here are the features to look for along with our top-ranked recommendations.
Get a 5-person hot tub shipped to your door for $2,868
This hot tub is 'plug and play,' which means that you can simply plug it into an existing 120-volt outlet.
The best Cyber Monday lawn and garden deals from Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot and more
Lawn and garden items like patio furniture, grills, snow blowers, outdoor cameras and pizza ovens can be found on sale from Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot and more.
The 10 best deals from Lowe’s Cyber Monday sale
Lowe's Cyber Monday deals include discounts on power tools, fire pits, lawn equipment and holiday decorations and other home decor goods.
Dolly Parton designed her own rocking chairs for Cracker Barrel
The septuagenarian is staying true to her promise to rock...in every sense of the word.
The best pressure washers for blasting away dirt and grime
When you have a big clean-up job to tackle outside your home, nothing works quite as well as a pressure washer.
This $25 fire bowl is perfect for your fall gatherings
Think of it as an ultra mini fire pit built for indoor tabletops as well as the outdoors. Add marshmallows and let the festivities begin.
The Best Leaf Collectors
There are many modern leaf collectors that can speed up raking leaves, and they may be helpful with other yard work as well.
The best lawn and garden deals at Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
You can get more than $100 off lawn mowers and other essentials for your yard and garden during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale Oct. 10-11.
The best deals at Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Here are some of the best and most popular deals you'll find during Amazon's two-day Big Deal Days sale, which runs Oct. 10-11.
6 ways to keep critters out of your garden
If you're struggling with pests in your garden, these techniques will help keep them from munching on your plants.
The 10 best deals at Lowe’s 72 hours of Super Savings sale
The sale, which runs Oct. 9-11, offers deep discounts on appliances, electronics, home goods, tools and lawn and garden essentials.
Best Outdoor Wreaths For All Seasons
Wreaths bring an elegant, festive touch to any front door. Discover the best wreaths for the season and add an eye-catching accent to your entrance.
This best-selling storage shed is now 54% off at Walmart
Originally priced at $539.99, this 6-by-4-foot outdoor metal storage shed is on sale for $249 for a limited time.
This 7-foot-tall inflatable pumpkin ghost is only $43.99 (regularly $200)
The Yexmas Pumpkin Reaper Ghost is is deeply discounted right now; Walmart has slashed the price by 88% on this spooky guy.
The 8 best string trimmers for keeping your yard tidy
'They’re the unsung heroes of a polished lawn,' one professional landscaper told us. Here are the string trimmers the pros actually use.
This backyard fire pit is on sale for just $110
This fire pit can also be used as a grill or an ice cooler, which makes it perfect for entertaining outdoors throughout the fall months.