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Epic REI sale live from $11 — 25 outdoor deals I’m shopping this weekend
Winter is slowly shifting into spring — and we can’t wait to get outside this season! When it comes to those outdoor adventures that are topping your agenda, it’s likely you could use a little wardrobe and gear refresh for the season ahead. And fortunately, REI can be your one-stop shop regardless of the weather. The retailer is currently hosting…
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Amazon sale knocks up to 50% off patio furniture — 13 outdoor deals I’d shop for my backyard
With spring right around the corner, your outdoor spaces are likely to get tons of traffic in the coming months. If you’re hoping to get a head start on sprucing up your backyard, deck or patio, Amazon has some hot deals you won’t want to miss. The online retail giant is currently knocking up to 50% off select outdoor essentials.…
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Blink Outdoor 4
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Whether you’re shopping for your very first security camera or already have a system at home you’re looking to grow, you might find something worthwhile in Amazon’s sale section on Ring and Blink cameras. As Amanda Blum, our smart-home…
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Best Outdoor Power Equipment of 2025
Consumer Reports’ process goes something like this: Every year, our market analysts identify hundreds of new pieces of outdoor power equipment. We deploy a team of secret shoppers to buy each model we test to ensure that we’re getting the same products you’d find at retail. Even after we test the tools, we’re still not done. Our survey research department…
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A two-pack of refurbished Blink Outdoor 4 cameras is more than half off right now
As we head into 2025, there aren’t many things preventing homeowners from building out a basic home security system. You can start small and cheap with the battery-powered Blink Outdoor 4. If you don’t mind that they’re refurbished (with the same one-year warranty as the new models), you can get two of them with a Sync Module 2 for $74.99…
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Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Review
When I say that these Govee permanent outdoor lights offer every lighting effect you could want, I really mean it. The controls in the app include premade “scenes” for every holiday big or small, from Hanukkah to Father’s Day, for a total of 42 holiday scenes within the Festival category alone. And there are four other categories of scenes: Natural,…
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The Best Outdoor Smart Plugs of 2024
Outdoor smart plugs offer a weatherproof solution for automating your yard’s electrical devices. These adapters allow you to control everything, from string lights and sprinklers to security cameras and pool pumps, giving you a smarter yard. TP-Link Tapo Smart Outdoor Plug Best Outdoor Smart Plug Overall Wyze Plug Outdoor Best Budget Outdoor Smart Plug Amazon Basics Outdoor Smart Plug Best…
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Best Outdoor Security Cameras of 2024
Video doorbells are great for keeping an eye on the entrance to your home, but what about your backyard? Or your driveway? To monitor those areas, you need outdoor security cameras. These security cameras are weatherproof, and most run on rechargeable batteries, allowing you to mount them almost anywhere, even to a tree (provided it’s in range of your home’s…
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Best Solar Outdoor Lights of 2024
All solar outdoor lights draw power from the sun during daylight hours and store that power in a battery, or batteries, housed inside the lights. When the sun sets, the lights draw on the batteries to produce light. Some models come on automatically at dusk, while others can or must be turned on manually. Unlike with conventional bulbs (including smart…
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