5 Budget-Priced Backyard Inflatable Hot Tubs That Perform Well

Thinking about adding an outdoor hot tub to your backyard patio or deck?  Well, instead of spending $5000 or more on a fancy-pants Jacuzzi with all the bells and whistles, you could spend a small fraction of that amount (actually, less than $500) and get a portable hot tub that does almost everything a standard full-size spa does.

But not all soft hot tubs a created equal. The trick is to get up to speed quickly on just what is out there, and then shop intelligently.

This article is the ideal starting point because it’s going to save you time and money. It could spare you endless frustration, too. We spent a combined 27 hours checking out every available portable hot tub we could find. And we narrowed our list down to the top five on the market today.

Considering a portable fireplace for your porch, deck, or patio?  There are dozens of different options available today. But trying to sort them out so you make the best choice for you and your family can be a confusing and frustrating experience. That's why we've narrowed our list to the top portable propane fire pits on the market today.

Is there anything more adorable than a happily swinging baby?  If so, it would be a baby swinging in the great outdoors while soaking up sunshine and fresh air.  Quick -– grab the camera!   This is the stuff memories are made of. 

There’s a large variety of kid’s swings out there and you could easily spend several days checking them all out yourself. But why bother? We’ve done it all for you. And what we found will not only save you endless hours - but you’ll gain the key information you need to help you make the right choice for your family.

Here are our picks for the BEST OUTDOOR BABY SWINGS of 2019 available at Amazon:

Storage benches are nifty because they do double duty:  they give you something to sit on and also a place to hide clutter so that you can relax in a tidy environment.

What do people stash in the storage compartment?  Well, it depends how much space is available.   But here’s what might be under the bench:  seat cushions, garden tools, toys, sports equipment, pool towels, spa supplies, dirty work boots, bird seed (in closed metal containers), mulch, potting soil, propane canisters, charcoal, grill tools, and the like -- in other words, all the stuff that would otherwise clutter up a porch, yard, or patio.

Some people put a storage bench on the porch so that the delivery man has someplace to hide packages.

Below you will find brief reviews of several of the best rated, most popular OUTDOOR STORAGE BENCHES available at Amazon in 2019:

How do you hang a swing from a tree?  WITH A TREE SWING HANGING KIT!

Nearly any swing – for babies, toddlers, kids, and adults – can be converted into a TREE SWING with a strap kit.

Tree swings sure make for happy childhood memories.  Don’t we all remember sultry summer afternoon, ice cold lemonade, and lazily taking turns on the swing out back?  Swings can keep kids happily entertained for hours, they bring together friends from all over the neighborhood, and – most importantly these days -- they help get kids unglued from those addictive indoor electronics.

This article reviews some of the best tree swings for kids currently available at Amazon.  And with the right hardware and proper clearance, all of these swings can be used indoors as well as out.  To convert any swing into a tree swing, you'll need a tree swing hanging kit.

MODERN DESIGN is characterized by simplicity of style.  It has an unadorned, uncluttered, “less is more” minimalism.  LINES are clean, crisp, and straight.  COLORS are neutral, although bold accent colors can provide focal points and create some visual interest.  MATERIALS are natural (such as wood), or perhaps reflective (polished metals such as chrome as opposed to heavy wrought iron).

Modern benches are streamlined for efficiency and don’t have any superfluous details.  The end result is a calming, airy vibe.  They made a space feel open, expansive, and uncluttered.

Below you will find our reviews of some of the best rated modern outdoor benches available at Amazon in 2019.

Let’s get something clear from the outset:  Bocce (commonly pronounced “botchy”) is not just a game for chianti-sipping old Italian guys.   These days it’s being played by urban hipsters in places such as the Wicker Park Bocce Club in Chicago, Union Hall in Brooklyn, and inside Vendetta’s bar in Washington, DC. 

Bocce also happens to be a great lawn game if you want to have some fun outdoors with family and friends.  This article (and product review) is geared to recreational players, not top competitors (for whom there are leagues, tournaments, and even a world championship).

Bocce is one of the oldest and most popular games on earth because it’s easy to learn, requires minimal equipment, has flexible rules, and can be played by people of all ages (that is, even Grandma can compete against 5-year-olds!).  What’s more, it gets people out in the sunshine and fresh air, which is desperately needed in this age of addictive indoor electronics.  As a social game (often played in teams), bocce brings people together and gets them laughing, creating memories, and having some good clean fun.