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15 Clever Finds That’ll Give Your Outdoor Space a Major Summer Glow-Up

Courtney BalestierSenior Writer, Creative Studio
Courtney BalestierSenior Writer, Creative Studio
Courtney Balestier is the Apartment Therapy Creative Studio Senior Writer. She holds a master's degree in magazine journalism from NYU and lives in Pittsburgh, where you'll find her doing DIY projects in her new house with her dog and cat (who are not being very helpful).
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Aerial view of a modern home with a backyard movie setup, featuring a large inflatable screen, a gazebo, and people socializing.
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We can only hope you’re reading this under a beach umbrella with a refreshing beverage in hand. After all, summer is best spent outside! But if your outdoor space doesn’t quite match your warm-weather goals, don’t worry: We’re breaking down the outdoor upgrades that make summer hosting, yard maintenance, and DIY projects easier — without a contractor-level budget. From poolside hangouts to backyard before-and-afters, these affordable VEVOR essentials are summer-ready shortcuts for upgrading more of your outdoor space.

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What is VEVOR?

VEVOR is a home improvement brand that empowers Home Creators — DIYers, homeowners, and anyone who enjoys making their space work better for the way they live — to upgrade their spaces with pro-level products at exceptional value. From tools and outdoor equipment to storage and home improvement essentials, VEVOR makes practical home projects more achievable — without the pro-level price.

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For the Ultimate Poolside Hangout

Take your piece of aquatic paradise to the next level this season. This huge inflatable movie screen brings the theater home, with an easy setup and wrinkle-free screen for backyard viewing. Make hosting the whole gang easier with party-sized entertaining gear, including — hear us out — a hot dog roller. This one cooks up to 30 at once, with dual temperature control for different batches, freeing up your grill and your attention. And if you’re tired of having to run out for an extra bag of ice in the middle of your pool hang, incorporate a commercial ice maker into your setup. Ice is ready in just 10 minutes, which comes in handy when coolers, pitchers, and poolside drinks all need refills at the same time.

In addition to storing easily until party time, these oversized camping chairs are packed with convenience: Each one has a cupholder, two pockets, and a built-in armrest cooler that can hold up to six cans! And we highly suggest mounting this high-velocity fan by the patio to cool things off on extra hot days. And before guests arrive, make pool prep easier with the FlashPure sand filter pump, designed to help keep above-ground pool water clearer with faster, more thorough filtration.

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For a Backyard Before-and-After

Let the beautification begin! Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating an existing greenspace, VEVOR can help you nail that garden glow-up. First, clean up with powerful maintenance essentials, like this lawn edger that delivers crisp and clean edges along sidewalks, borders, and garden beds. Give your back a break with cleverly designed tools: Simply push this non-motorized lawn sweeper to pick up grass clippings and fallen leaves in one pass. And use a heavy-duty garden cart to transport plants, mulch, and more in fewer trips — this one can hold up to 800 pounds!

Did you buy too many plants? (Been there.) An elegant garden trellis is a great way to make use of vertical space and add a living decor moment. Last but not least: You need a perch to admire your hard work from. This spacious gazebo screen tent is a cinch to set up, keeps bugs away, and has adjustable windows for extra comfort.

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For Heavy-Duty DIYs

Considering some serious changes this summer? Yeah, VEVOR can help with that, too. First, make sure your workspace is up to the task: Organize your equipment with this spacious 5-tier storage unit, which boasts built-to-last powder-coated carbon steel and a staggering 2000-pound capacity. Then get to work with a heavy-duty adjustable height workbench — this one comes with 4 AC outlets and 2 USB ports, so you can work without extension cords trailing about. For project prep or smaller jobs, this stainless steel work table rolls where you need it, cleans up easily, and can hold up to 700 pounds.

The right tools make quicker work of any job. Need a fast (and satisfying) cleanup? This electric pressure washer can completely remove old paint, oil, dirt, and other stubborn stains from exteriors, patios, fences, decks, driveways, cars, lawn equipment, and more. Fancy repainting your shed? This stand airless paint sprayer covers large areas up to 12 times faster than brushing, with even application and less mess than traditional methods.