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I am a freelancer who has contributed to BuzzFeed Shopping since 2024 while living in a tiny New York City apartment where I write about camping gear, clothing, furniture, and home decor items that are truly worth their footprint.

Promising review: "Love this! Perfect for my whimsical garden. Shipped fast!" —Joanne

Promising review: “Fantastic item. Keeping the sun out while letting the weather in when you would like. We did not want the roof closed all the time, so on cooler days we can open it and enjoy the weather. Perfect size for our patio, and it is holding up great with the weather. We did order outdoor waterproof curtains to really close it in on very sunny days. PERFECT ADDITION TO OUR PATIO.” —Joyce

Promising review: “This busy pattern is perfect for the high traffic area where I placed it. The cream color still looked good for the first few months, and the navy matched all the blues throughout the large open-area design. Very neutral, which is great for many design options!” —Tamara

Price: $26.99+ (available in nine sizes and five colors)

Promising review: “Bought two of these for our patio, and the colors are as pictured. They are easy to crank and to tilt and seem very durable. They have a nice, wide strap to hold closed on windy days. Seems to be durable!”—Nancy

Price: $99.95 (originally $124.99; available in three colors)

Promising review: “Our adult friends have truly become big-time Cornhole fans. We appreciate the weight of this set, which stays in place without moving or sliding. Because it stores flat, it can be hidden under a bed or behind a closet door. Besides the yard, it can be transported to the park.” —Denise

Price: $169.89+ (originally $259.99+; available in three sizes and comes with a fire poker and cooking grill)

Promising review: “I adore this patio furniture! It was so easy to assemble (maybe my husband and I took 45 minutes with all the pieces), and it is so beautiful. It's really good quality and lasts in all weather conditions.” —Tara

 Price: $459.99 (originally $780; available in two frame colors and five seat colors)

Promising review: “My husband loves to play this in the backyard with friends over. It is so much fun! The buckets are sturdy, and the ball is easy to replace if you accidentally throw it over the fence.” —Katie

Promising review: “Absolutely gorgeous for outdoor dining. We used them all summer on the deck, ran them through the dishwasher, the kids dropped them, and they look exactly like the day we got them.” —Katherine

Price: $54.99 (originally $84.49; service for four)

Promising review: "Loved it! Great quality. It’s a great pick for outdoor dining." —Sofia

Price: $41.99 for a set of six (available in two colors)

Promising review: "The planter was so easy to assemble, and the quality is wonderful. The wood smells amazing too!" —Allison

Price: $85.99+ (originally $99.99; available in four sizes and five colors)

Promising review: "OMG this was exactly what I needed for my small front porch area for my hand yard tools, gloves, etc. I’m a 65-year-old woman, and I put it together myself. A little bit of a stretch to tighten the shelves on the inside to the outside back. And the contents in the box are HEAVY. I opened the box where it was delivered and carried a piece at a time to where I put it up. Instructions were very easy to follow. It doesn’t hurt to have a pal to help out, but you can do it on your own if you’ve put things together before. The color is a golden yellow and exactly as described. Great quality and I’m very pleased with my purchase!" —Micaela

Price: $161.06 (originally $172.99; available in two colors)

And since it's rubber, it's super easy to keep clean.

Promising review: "LOVE IT!!! Just gave our front door a refresh and wanted a mat (30x48”) to complement the door. This is a nice weight and looks easy to brush, shake, or hose down. Love the look!" —Anonymous

Promising review: "The assembly was easy, and the chairs are beautiful. They’re heavy and well built! Plus, I love the way they fold for easy storage. It’s a great product with a great price!" —Lynn

Price: $119.99 (originally $269; available in 14 colors)

Promising review: "Full and supportive for our low sitting Adirondacks! Color was true to images." —Janine

Price: $36.99 (originally $49.99; available in 34+ colors)

Promising review: "These are great for our side porch, where we have a small walking area from the front deck to the back sliding patio door and grill. Provides the right amount of shade in a small space without taking up room. Would buy again." —Darlene

Price: $59.99 (originally $92.99; available in four colors)

To clarify, the arm folds down pretty flat against the wall, but when pulled out, it measures 31 inches. You win points by being the one to swing the ring onto the hook — it's harder than it looks!

Promising review: "Game was a huge hit for the Fourth of July party we had.  Installing was easy. Easier than the game, which is harder than expected.... A lot of laughter. Cocktails flowing made it a lot of fun, also. Would recommend." —Anthony

Price: $59.99 (available in four colors)

You take turns throwing balls and trying to get yours closest to a target, but you can also try and knock each other's balls away.

Promising review: "We just did a college friend reunion and brought the bocce ball set. We all enjoyed playing these together. It seems to be a good quality set. I thought it was clever to have two different designs in each color so that it would be easy to play either individually or with teams. A great buy!" —Karn

Promising review: "Lights are amazing. They really lit up my backyard. It made the yard look so cozy. They would be on all evening as they were solar-powered. Love the lights." —Diana

Price: $28.99 (originally $44.27; set of two strings; available in three bulb colors)

Promising review: "We love this grill. The build quality feels solid, especially for the price point. It heats up quickly, maintains an even temperature, and delivers beautiful sear marks on steaks and burgers. The ignition works perfectly, and the knobs feel sturdy — not flimsy at all. Assembly took some time, but the instructions were clear, and everything fit properly. Once set up, it looks sleek and modern on our patio. We’ve used it many times already, and it cooks evenly across all burners with no cold spots. Highly recommend if you want performance and style without jumping into ultra-premium pricing." —Susana

Promising review: "Awesome storage bench! Love it, went together with ease, and the pieces fit correctly! I cannot attest to the waterproofing, as it hasn’t been in the rain to date! The bench is very sturdy, and the storage area is quite adequate to store my pillows and accessories! Adding a cushion and some pillows just brings it up a notch…very attractive! I’m delighted with this item and can highly recommend it! Better than any deck box I’ve ever had and at 78 years old, I’ve had my share…this outshines them all!" —Selma

Price: $142.99 (originally $199.99; available in two colors)

Promising review: "I love this bistro set! It’s sturdy and came fully assembled. I had been wanting a place to eat or drink coffee in the morning, to fit in a corner of our small patio. This is the PERFECT size and good quality, great value on sale!" —Jackie

Price: $101.99 (originally $140.99; available in eight colors)

Promising review: "I ordered this daybed for my balcony, and it's absolutely perfect! Delivery was fast, and the complimentary full-service setup was super convenient — they had it assembled in just a few minutes. I couldn't be happier with the experience!" —Alexis

Price: $899.99+ (available in two colors)

Promising review: "Great detail. Purchased with two others to add interest to plain fence posts. Like the clean-out detail. Have lots of birds, so I expect it will become a home next season." —Anonymous

Promising review: "They are stunning hanging in my tree! I love them." —Carlie

Price: $28.93 for a set of two (originally $31.46)

Promising review: "Assembly was very easy. The bird bath is lightweight. So far, neither wind, squirrels, nor large birds have knocked it over. The bowl is smooth enough to clean easily. I'm delighted to have this bird bath in my yard." —Judy

Price: $38.99 (originally $49.99; available in four colors)

Promising review: "Love this bar set! Attached it to our patio overlooking the water. Reminds us of relaxing dinners at our favorite waterfront restaurants. It’s both cute and functional. So many people compliment it, especially with the parrot we added, for a real Key West vibe!" —Terri

Price: $189.99+ (available in two colors)

Promising review: "Amazing! Truly transformed my patio into a garden oasis." —Anonymous

Price: $46.99+ for a 11.8'' L x 11.8'' W solid wood tile (available in three colors)

Promising review: "Just what we were looking for. It stands up to the wind because it goes through it. Gives us a small oasis." —Diane

Price: $55.11+ (available in four dimensions)

Promising review: "I highly recommend this broom! I purchased it for Halloween/Fall decor, but will likely use it year-round to sweep my porch and sidewalk. It is solidly constructed and super cute! The packaging was fantastic, highly recommend!" —Heather

Price: $23.99+ (available in three colors)

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