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Refresh Your Outdoor Space New advice and product picks for making your yard, patio, or porch more inviting this season.
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Seasons Sentry Rectangle Market Umbrella $165 at Costco
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Many patio umbrellas, such as this Seasons Sentry model, are made of Sunbrella fabric—a durable acrylic that is colorfast and mold- and mildew-resistant. To keep it in tip-top shape, Sunbrella suggests using a soft brush to remove dirt and debris from the fabric once a month.
Have a small outdoor space but still want to barbecue? You don’t need a full-sized grill to make great burgers and dogs. This Nexgrill is compact enough to fit on a tabletop, is nicely priced, and does well in our performance testing. A 1-pound propane tank adapter, sold separately, makes it fully portable.
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Newair AF-600 All-Metal 18” Oscillating Outdoor Misting Fan $200 Enjoy your space even as dusk falls. That’s when mosquitoes are active, so use an insect repellent (see page 45 for our ratings). Also, turn on an oscillating outdoor fan, like the one above. Our tests found that fans reduce mosquito landings by 45 to 65 percent on those sitting nearby.
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Xtreme 3 $320
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A portable, water-resistant outdoor speaker, such as this JBL, makes it easy to play your favorite music without worrying about rain damage. It’s also one of the top portable models in our tests, with good sound, easy Bluetooth pairing, and a detachable shoulder strap for carrying convenience.
Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer (Home Depot) $47
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Staining a deck will help it look great for at least three years and extend its life, too. This Behr wood stain is the best in our ratings.
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