Get Your Home Ready For Summer With These 40 Products

Aug 26, 2023

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

Prepare your home for summer, both indoors and out.

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Promising review: "Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim given my husband and I bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard and boy has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weed was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get" —JG

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

Promising review: "I'm so happy I got this meter. It works great and it's easy to use. I wish I had bought this a long time ago. Living in the Arizona desert, I tend to overwater some of my pots in the summer, eventually killing some plants. With this meter I can check all my potted plants and get an accurate reading of moisture and what nutrients are needed. I love it!!" —Grandma Susi

Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

Promising review: "I've just installed these wooden garden pathways along the side of my house. Everyone just loves them. They give the entrance to the backyard a tropical resort feel. I highly recommend them. Sturdy and durable as well." —Tom Sokolowski

Get an 8-foot path from Amazon for $89.95.

Promising review: "Affordable and reliable. Perfect for our backyard. We prefer charcoal to gas, and we've cooked about everything under the sun on this bad boy. Easy to assemble. Easy to clean. Exactly what we wanted." —Marci Manley

Get it from Amazon for $139+ (available with or without a cover).

Promising review: "These grill lights are exactly what I needed! They light up the area so well. The magnets are strong, and the ability to direct the light where needed is great. The package they came in is perfect to store them in when not in use! I have recommended these to several people who also think they are great. I was worried they would be cheap and maybe not have a lot of magnetic hold to them, but they do!!" —LC

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

Promising review: "Lovely colorful flower pots. Perfect size to hold a single flower and they add such a nice pop of color to my yard. Very easy to hang up, no hardware required! I’m getting a lot of compliments on them. I bought several sets and planted bright flowers in them. I have them lining the inside of my yard and on the front of the house. They add a lot a cheer and homeyness for a simple and cheap project." —Maegan

Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in multicolor, black, and white).

La Jolíe Muse is a small business making cute home products!

Promising review: "These candles look nice outside with our patio furniture. They do a good job of keeping flying insects off the patio and pool area in both day and evening." —Goss

Get it from La Jolíe Muse on Amazon for $14.99.

Murphy's Naturals is a small biz using plant-based ingredients to create products that'll help you better enjoy the outdoors.

Promising review: "Keeps the bugs away. I use them on buggy days when I am gardening and they work. You do have to keep it close, 5–10 feet from where you are working, but I like the scent so it is fine by me. Very long burning. This is a big incense stick and burns 2–3 hours. I have scratched it out and saved it for the next day if I only needed for an hour. Works great in a deck/porch/yard setting as well. I highly recommend." —bjk312

Get 2 packs of 12 from Murphy's Naturals on Amazon for $23.99.

Promising review: "I am amazed at this stuff. I’ve lived in my house for three years, and I had never cleaned my oven. I doubt the previous owners ever did either. It was a blackened, grody mess. I sprayed a heavy coat of this stuff all over the inside and let it sit for awhile. Then I got to scraping and wiping. I couldn't believe how much rock-hard soot came off. I gave some stubborn spots a second coat, and eventually had the entire thing looking new. It's a miracle spray." —GinHum

Get it from Amazon for $8.98.

Just inflate the interior pouf and stick it inside the water-resistant printed cover.

Promising review: "Love these! Ordered two more. The fabric is very nice and sturdy especially for outdoors. The inflatable part appears to be good quality. How to: Place inflatable inside of cover before inflating it. Do not inflate to full capacity or it will look like an inflatable and will not rest in a nice flat position. Far nicer than I imagined. They look great flanking my outdoor rattan sectional." —Cali g

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 11 styles).

Promising review: "Got an outdoor can, the kind the mechanical arm on the garbage truck picks up and tips over, with the lid opening by gravity. Placed this on the inside of the lid, near the hinge to lessen the chances of it being scraped off during emptying and no flies/maggots! No apparent odor, just seems to put a big hurt on the fly party that used to be my trash can (litter box contents, remnants of meat, etc.)." —Michael E. Bradley

Get it from Amazon for $8.95.

Oh, and it folds up into the included carrying case for easy storage in the off-season.

Promising review: "I was able to pick up my leaves in record time using this leaf collector. I wish I had know about it years ago. It would have saved me so much money hiring people to do my leaves. I have told everyone I know about this product. They are all amazed when they see the video I did showing how I raked the leaves on the leaf collector. Folded up the ends like a taco and put it in the bag and released. SO EASY! Absolutely worth the money." —Ronnie

Get it from Amazon for $25.95.

Promising review: "I purchased these to cover the side of my house. Installation was easy and I left them outside for two days to charge. The light coverage was about what I expected from them and do the job well. The motion sensitivity covers all the side and lights turn on. It has rained about three times and still work great and hoping they last for a long time." —J. Argueta

Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.99.

Promising review: "We rescued a little couch dog from the pound. I was weary of her little furrrrrs getting all over our previously pristine couches and knew that I'd need some sort of solution. I was willing to buy the lint rollers with sheets you rip off but was hoping for a better and less wasteful option. This thing works GREAT. I was so doubtful of it being the miracle product that so many of the reviews claim it to be. But it really is! A family member came by today and I swiped this baby over my couch a few times, emptied it into the trash, and you can't even tell a dog has been sleeping there. Highly recommend investing in this!" —JT

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

Promising review: "You will not be disappointed. I just moved out to the country and have been working out in the garage late at night. With the weather getting warmer, I've had the garage doors opened and mosquitos, gnats, and everything else have been finding their way into my garage, so I had to do something about it. I bought this and hung it next to my garage door opener because there's an outlet there and it is way better than expected. I have dead bees, stink bugs, gnats, mosquitoes, and other bugs that I do not know what they are. My 8-year-old son keeps asking me to remove the bottom tray so he can see all of the dead bugs that got zapped. Again, you will not be disappointed, I'm extremely happy I bought this!" —Chris & Jenny

Get it from Amazon for $36.99.

Note that this includes just the umbrella, not the table! Need a base? Check this one out.

Promising review: "I normally don't like buying products like this sight unseen, but I’m very pleased with the look and especially with the solar lighting. We enjoyed a pleasant evening on the deck with just the right amount of ambient light tonight, and we are hopeful that it will prove to be durable." —Dee

Get it from Amazon for $71.99+ (available in 11 color combos).

Promising review: "This is definitely the most beautiful wind chime I've ever seen, and I love the sound too. The packaging was nice, all glass pieces were well protected. I will definitely consider buying again as gifts." —Anita J.

Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in nine color combinations).

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

Get it from Amazon for $30.89.

Promising review: "Perfect size for our quaint balcony space in our condo building. The vibrant chartreuse color couples perfectly with our retro robin egg door. Lightweight, already assembled, and super easy to clean. The price makes this set a no-brainer (it's cheaper than Target and CB2, but equal in quality). Awesome summer buy." —Nouvelle Mere

Get the set from Amazon for $109.99+ (available in eight colors and with or without a cushion).

This set includes two armchairs with seat cushions and a side table with a tempered glass top.

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 $99.98+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "My room gets so dusty that you would think I didn't clean up. I would sweep, mop, vacuum, and wipe down all surfaces, but within the next day so much dust would pile right back up. So I decided to get this and wow has it done miracles for me. After three days using this product at night, that feeling of dust was no more. My air is cleaner, smells better, and I can actually breathe!!" —Rebecca

Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in two styles and two colors).

Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet and efficient this fan is. I love the oscillating feature as well. My body heats up really fast at night, but when I use this, I don't break a sweat at all! Now I'm ready for the times my AC decides to break while in this Texas heat. The only thing I don't like is that I didn't buy two of them LOL! Definitely a GREAT buy if you are looking for a tower fan!" —Kendall Green

Get it from Amazon for $62.99+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I absolutely love that the fans work independently of each other! I usually have one blowing in and the other blowing out. This really helps circulate the air in my living room. I also was really surprised to see that the settings for the fan speeds are independent from the temperature control. Meaning, I can set the fan on low, medium, or high speed, or the various temperature settings can be used as desired. I truly love this fan, and I will be watching out for it to go on sale again so I can get another one for my bedroom. I highly recommend this product!" —Nancy T.

Get it from Amazon for $46.42.

Promising review: "This fan has exceeded my expectations. The retro design is extremely stylish, and it is compact enough to carry around my office. The air flow is superb, and I can get overheated pretty easily. Mostly, I turn this fan on low (two speeds) and it is more than enough to keep me cool. In fact, it does such a good job that often I have to turn the fan off for a little bit because I am getting too cool. If you like the looks of this fan but are hesitating at the price, go for it. You will not be disappointed!" —mykehorn

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "It stays dry inside even with snow! This is a great little patio box. It was easy to assemble and seems sturdy. It has done a great job surviving a Colorado winter and keeping all my items dry. I am pleased with this guy." —Kristin

Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in five sizes).

Promising review: "I had a horrible gray ring in the bottom of my shower that was impossible to remove. I tried the Dawn Dish Soap method (with a lot of scrubbing) and toilet bowl cleaner to try to remove the soap scum. My next step was to tear out and replace the shower pan and tile. I figured this was my last chance. I ordered the Wet and Forget Shower Spray and really coated the shower walls and floor pan and walked away. I CANNOT begin to tell you how happy I was to rinse down the walls sometime later and watch all that crud roll right down the drain!! This is the best product I have ever used in my life!! Works great and no toxic fumes!!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $20.08 (available in two scents).

Promising review: "I live in Florida and have put sod down five times in my backyard. After a month the sod kept dying. My landscaper said I had too much shade. The next time I put down shade sod. That died too. I bought two bags of this product to try it out. I followed the instructions and within one week it started to grow. By the second week it was full grown. I am now growing a whole lawn. It is truly a miracle product!!!" —Fred Altman

Get it from Amazon for $16.44+ (available in five sizes).

You'll get 10 seed trays, 10 watertight base trays, 10 humidity domes, and 10 plant labels.

Promising review: "Everyone knows how it feel to buy a product that is exactly what it says it is. Such is the case with this seed starter kit. Well made and sturdy, they will last a few seasons at least. Easy to manage smaller size compared to the larger, longer trays I've used in past seasons. I'm glad I found them and the vent on the top is useful." —Mrs. Mukhan

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors).

Reviewers note that you should take the bulbs out before hanging the strings up!

Promising review: "Very nice set of lights for the price. I bought a number of sets in various lengths to install on our deck and used a staple gun to mount them. I am very pleased with how easy it was to mount them neatly and also with the quality of light. It's exactly the amount of warmth that we were looking for." —Frank Rizzo

Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in four sizes and colors).

Promising review: "Looks and works great. Got these for an outdoor patio event at our home, and everyone was impressed with the warmth and look. Had many compliments, and everyone wanted to know where we got them. Easy to set up and use. Excellent patio heaters!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $98.66+ (available in four colors and two styles).

Pick up a sturdy rust-resistant curtain rod while you're at it!

Promising review: "These curtains are AMAZING! Beautiful and elegant. Hangs beautifully and blocks a lot of light. Keeps rain out of our tiki bar so we can sit out there in the rain, and keeps the heat in on a cool fall evening when we have the fireplace on!" —Sara Bushendorf

Get one panel from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in eight sizes and 15 colors).

Promising review: "My husband and I purchased two of these for our backyard patio so we can have some privacy from our neighbors. The height is perfect. If you're looking for a privacy wall, I would suggest purchasing two. We added river rocks inside each of the planter boxes and filled it completely to the top to support our privacy wall in the strong winds. I plan on adding small potted flowers to place on top of the rocks in the summer. We also painted these with two coats of spar urethane to protect the wood in all weather environments just as a precaution. Very happy with our purchase!

***Update*** It's been over a year since I purchased this product, and this held up throughout Northeast Ohio windy lake effect snowstorms without any problem! I am so happy my river rocks worked, and I also tied this down to my deck railings during the winter as an extra precaution. As long as you weigh it down and secure it properly, you won't have any issues." —Kristina Marie

Get it from Amazon for $283.54.

It even comes with a melon baller!

Promising review: "This tool is so handy! I hate cutting watermelon and this is so fast, easy to use, and easy to wash. I cut a watermelon in less than five minutes. It cuts yellow watermelon, too!!! The included baller is great for the small leftover, hard-to-reach places." —Andrea Draine

Get it from Amazon for $12.37.

Promising review: "This sail worked perfectly to provide morning and afternoon shade and looks fabulous. I like the way the design looks. It was easy to install, and has held up to the monsoons of summer quite well. I am purchasing another one for the horse pen! I give 5 stars." —Laura P.

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in a variety of sizes and styles).

Promising review: "It comes good and sharp and ready to kick...um, cut, wood right out of the package. I would get a good sharpener for it, as it will become your go-to tool in the garden. Mine was used to cut ALL the small branches from a huge downed eucalyptus tree and was still sharp enough to delicately snip off some flowers from mom's bush without bruising the stem. Still, I have a sharpener on the side if/when I will eventually need it. As always, Fiskar is a sturdy quality tool. I look for it when getting garden or hobby/craft tools every time!" —Chrystal Kay

Get it from Amazon for $13.98.

I recently installed this AC in my living room, and it's amazing! And when I say this baby is silent, I mean there's barely a whisper of air. But it still manages to cool the room down without all that noise. Go figure.

Promising review: "I don't usually write product reviews, but I am now because this is one of the best household products I have ever bought. This Midea U-shaped AC is an ingenious design that is basically a split AC system mounted in a window, with the window closing almost all the way through the middle of the unit. The result is a much quieter and more efficient unit, with the noisy part that generates heat on the outside of the closed window. It also looks sleek and modern and the remote control and app are great. I have thought many times 'I wish someone would make a split AC system that can fit in a window without having to install separate units on the roof or wall,' and now they have!" —Ben

Get it from Amazon for $397+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "No more noises! No more hot air getting inside! It was easy to install. I love it! Just clean the surface, measure it, cut it, and stick it over the door or window!" —yacxara Trujillo

Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in two sizes and four colors).

The fire pit comes with a mesh screen lid, poke, rain cover, and assembly instructions.

Promising review: "Excellent product for the price! A lot of screws to be placed but that's it; assembly was easy and I did it alone in under 45 minutes. Had no problems with the threaded holes for the screws like some seem to have had. Great that it comes with spark screen, grill, long fork, and a rain cover (used it last night for several hours and it was perfect). Got the copper-colored one. It looks really nice, people are shocked by the price when they see it. Very pleased with purchase." —S. Bastura

Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in two sizes and three finishes).

Promising review: "We love this lounge chair!!! The price was fabulous!! (And just a note: If you take care of your things — i.e. cover up the swing with a tarp and bring the cushions in when not using it — it will stay like new. Sun and rain can age anything! Easy-peasy!!) This lounge swing is so comfortable, and made very well!! And it only took my hubby and I only 25 to 30 minutes to put together. Take my word for it...you are not going to find a nicer lounge swing at this price!!" —Marash

Get it from Amazon for $229.99+ (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "I'm impressed with this dehumidifier. When I plugged it in, it read 78 and after two days it nows read 55. We have had a lot of rain and hot, humid days of late and this machine did a pretty good job. The machine is much quieter than my old machine and easy to set up. I chose to run the hose into the sub-pump rather than emptying the reservoir several times a day. It's also helped rid the basement of a musty smell." —Rachel Ritter

Get it from Amazon for $139.99.

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