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    Shoppers Rave About This Camping Chair with a Built-In Backpack and Cooler

    It's a chair, it's a cooler, it's a backpack—is there anything the Parkit chair can't do?


    Best Fire Pits For Cool Weather, Tested and Reviewed

    Prepare to spend more time outdoors this season with the best fire pit in your yard.


    If You Have a Sandbox, Try This Trick to Keep Pests Out

    Skip the store and look in your pantry! This simple (not to mention cheap) trick will help keep pests out...


    The Best Rain Gear to Keep You Dry in Spring Showers

    Pop-up showers are bound to appear. Make sure you stay dry with our favorite rain gear.


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    Can You Put Epsom Salt in a Hot Tub?

    Adding the therapeutic product to a spa may actually cause more stress. Find out why and consider these alternatives.


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    9 Backyard Gazebo Ideas for the Summer

    These Instagram ideas show how upgraded furnishings and accessories, along with creativity, turn a basic gazebo into a covered outdoor...


    If You Need to Patch Lawn Gaps, Try This Toilet Paper Hack

    Who knew the key to a lush lawn was in your bathroom cupboard?


    If You See This Red Fuzzy Plant, This Is What It Is

    These fun and funky flowers will add a big dose of personality to your springtime garden!

    This Easy Hack Will Make Installing Walkway Solar Lights a Breeze

    Do you have a difficult patch of soil where you want garden lights? This easy hack will make installing solar...


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    What To Know About In-Ground Hot Tubs

    An in-ground hot tub is the ultimate in luxury, and it can increase your home's value. If that sounds interesting...


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    How To Grow Rhubarb

    For jam, pie and other desserts, rhubarb is a favorite early summer treat. And if you've wondered how to grow...


    CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator: A Must-Have for Your Garden! (We Tried It!)

    The CobraHead Weeder removes weeds with ease—and so much more!


    20 Clever Garden Gift Basket Ideas to Embrace Their Green Thumb

    Looking for garden gift basket ideas? Find inspiration, all-in-one kits, subscription gifts and more, curated by a gardener.


    The AeroPress Coffee Maker Is Portable, Affordable and Worth the Hype

    The AeroPress coffee press is fast and easy—and doesn't require expensive pods. It brews your favorite coffee in just one...


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    How To Move a Hot Tub

    Considering moving a hot tub on your own? Here's a collection of tips and tricks to make it as easy...


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    How Do I Harden Off Plants?

    Looking forward to taking seedlings outside and planting them in your garden? Who isn't? Just remember to harden off plants...


    If You Love to Garden, You Need to Know This Hack for Keeping Your Hands Clean

    Because no one wants to carry their garden soil around with them.

    Superior Trading Co. Grill Caddy Review: Ideal for Your Next Backyard BBQ or Cookout!

    This steel grill caddy on Amazon holds everything you need, so you don’t have to run inside every...


    How to Build a Wood-Fired Hot Tub

    With this DIY hot tub, you can enjoy a relaxing soak right in your own backyard — without electricity.


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    Jacuzzis vs. Hot Tubs: What’s the Difference?

    Learn the history of the Jacuzzi, and the role of hydrotherapy jets in hot tub evolution.



    This Under-the-Radar Retailer Has Fire Pits and Patio Furniture on Deep Discount—Prices Start at $4

    Find patio furniture and garden staples like hoses on deep discount during Terrain's spring sale event.


    Go Green with this Organic Seed Starter Kit

    Are you dreaming of starting an organic garden, but don't know how to start? A Spade to Fork Organic Seed...

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    Neonicotinoids on My Seeds and Plants: How Dangerous Are They?

    The flowers you plant could be doing more harm than good to pollinators. Here how to keep neonicotinoids out of...


    Backyard Hot Tub Privacy and Patio Ideas to Create Your Private Retreat

    Relax and unwind without interruptions thanks to these hot tub privacy ideas.


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    8 Best Cornhole Boards of 2024

    Ready for cornhole season? We've got the best cornhole boards to get your summer off to a flying start. Let...


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    Do You Have to Clean Artificial Grass?

    A lush, green-all-year artificial grass lawn needs little TLC to keep looking great. Our expert explains best practices for max...


    Meet Meat Claws, They’ll Effortlessly Shred Meat Straight Off the Grill

    Mountain Grillers Meat Claws are the barbecue tool you need if you plan on smoking, grilling and shredding...