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A tall propane patio heater to stretch the outdoor season.
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Picked by Darin Chamberlin, who has spent 42 years designing and building landscapes for homes and businesses. Darin has hand-picked the tools, materials and outdoor gear he trusts to get the job done right.
Grills, refrigeration, shade, fire and lighting for a finished outdoor kitchen and patio. Each button opens Amazon in a new tab, so you can keep this page open. When you are ready to design it, get a free quote.
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Darin's go-to night lighting kit: spot lights, under-cap lights, wire and a Wi-Fi transformer, so there's no more resetting timers when the clocks change.
Keep the total wattage of your lights under the transformer rating.
The brain: Wi-Fi smart transformer
A 200W, 120V AC to 12V/14V AC transformer with three independently controlled outputs, so path, tree and wall lights can be controlled as separate zones. The listing says it has an astronomical dusk-to-dawn mode, timer and clock schedules in the DEWENWILS app, works with Alexa and Google Assistant with no hub, has an all-metal weatherproof case, and is ETL certified with DOE VI efficiency.
Needs 2.4GHz Wi-Fi at the mounting spot. Check the current price and details on Amazon.
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Spot lights
Twenty-four 12W LED spotlights rated at 900 lumens each, with a 90° beam, a 270° adjustable head, an aluminum body, glass lens and IP65 waterproof rating, plus 24 screw-tight connectors that need no splicing.
Transformer and low voltage wire are not included. Check the current price and details on Amazon.
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Spot lights, smaller yards
The same style of 12W, 900 lumen warm white spotlight in a 12-pack, with a 90° beam, 270° adjustable head, aluminum body, glass lens, IP65 rating, spike stands and 24 screw-tight connectors.
Transformer and low voltage wire are not included. Check the current price and details on Amazon.
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Under-cap lights
Twelve 5W, 12V-24V under-cap lights for steps, retaining walls and fire pits, each 500 lumens of 3000K light from CRI 90+ LEDs, with a 270° adjustable light direction, die-cast aluminum housing on a stainless plate and an IP65 rating. Mounting screws and wire connectors are included.
Transformer and cable required, not included. Check the current price and details on Amazon.
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Wire
250 feet of 12 AWG two-conductor copper clad aluminum wire with a black PVC jacket, listed as direct burial landscape lighting cable and rated for operating temperatures from -35°C to 105°C.
Copper clad aluminum, not solid copper. Check the current price and details on Amazon.
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Central Indiana patios see cold winters and spring storms. Stretch the patio season with heat, and cover and store gear before the weather turns.
A tall propane patio heater to stretch the outdoor season.
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A water-resistant cover for a 21-inch square patio ottoman or side table, so it sits out the off-season and storms covered.
Measure first: this size fits a 21-inch square table or ottoman.
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A 30-gallon resin storage box that doubles as a patio side table. Keeps cushions and small outdoor gear out of the rain and away from wind.
Measure your space first; 30 gallons holds a few cushions, not a full patio set.
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A NOAA/AM/FM radio with a 12,000mAh battery that charges by solar panel, hand crank or USB-C, plus a flashlight and a reading lamp. Hears National Weather Service warnings when the power and cell service are down.
Fully charge it before first use, as the listing advises.
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Featured: Picked by Darin
Talk across a big landscape install, from the trailer at the curb to the crew in the backyard. 15 watts (5-watt low setting), IP67 sealed against dust and water, automatic noise canceling, 22 GMRS + 8 repeater channels and 154 privacy codes, PA and intercom, and NOAA weather alerts. The hideaway base unit tucks out of sight and runs off a DC vehicle adapter.
Using GMRS in the US needs an FCC license: no test, $35 for 10 years, and one license covers your immediate family. Anyone outside your family needs their own.
Read our GMRS guide (license, range, uses)
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Crew radios over cell networks
Five push-to-talk radios that talk over 4G LTE or WiFi instead of radio range, so a crew spread across town (or across job sites) can still reach each other. Each one comes with a pre-installed SIM card, GPS and an SOS button, in an IP67 case that floats if it gets dropped in water.
Needs cell or WiFi coverage to work. Check the current price, coverage and platform terms on Amazon before ordering.
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A slightly smaller 700 Series built-in grill for islands with less counter length.
Confirm natural gas supply and cutout size.
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A 32-inch propane built-in grill head for a compact outdoor kitchen.
Propane model; a natural gas version is sold separately.
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A 44-inch built-in natural gas grill with an infrared rear burner, sized for a full outdoor kitchen island.
Confirm gas type, cutout size and island clearances with your builder.
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An 18-inch ceramic kamado with cart for smoking, searing and baking.
Heavy; plan a level, non-combustible spot.
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A Wi-Fi pellet grill and smoker with 885 square inches of cooking space.
Needs a standard outlet and covered pellet storage.
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A four-burner 36-inch flat-top griddle for breakfasts, smash burgers and big gatherings.
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A stainless outdoor-rated fridge that slides into an island base.
Check the cutout dimensions and GFCI power at the island.
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An adjustable-louver pergola with pull-down side screens for shade and rain cover.
Check anchoring, wind rating and local permit rules.
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A metal hardtop gazebo for a covered seating or dining area.
Plan a level pad and anchoring.
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A propane fire table with a glass wind guard for evening seating areas.
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An offset umbrella with base that shades a full seating group.
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A weather-resistant round dining set for a finished patio or deck.
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An eight-seat dining set for larger patios and outdoor kitchens.
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A hard-shell plug-and-play hot tub with a thermal cover.
Confirm the filled weight, base, electrical and delivery access.
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Smart color spotlights for trees, walls and garden beds.
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A complete 12V LED kit with eight solid brass spotlights, four solid brass path lights, a 150W low-voltage transformer, mechanical timer, LED bulbs, junction hubs, stakes and 250 feet of direct burial cable.
Plan cable runs and transformer mounting; keep fixtures clear of irrigation and mower paths.
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A 12-pack RGBW low-voltage spotlight kit with a 300W timing transformer and photocell, twelve wire connectors and two remotes for individual or group color control. The listing notes low-voltage wire is sold separately.
Low-voltage wire is not included; size cable and load for the run.
View on AmazonOne backup power pick to keep a fridge, lights and phones running when the grid goes down. It opens on Amazon in a new tab.
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Keep the fridge, phones, lights and Wi-Fi going when the grid goes down. A gas inverter generator handles the big loads.
#1Open-frame inverter generator
A gas inverter generator rated 4,200 peak / 3,300 running watts. AIVOLT lists up to 16 hours of runtime on its 2.6-gallon tank in ECO mode, CO shutdown, a low-oil alert, parallel capability, an RV-ready outlet and USB ports, at 54.3 lb and 68 dB.
Run gas generators outdoors only, far from doors and windows. Carbon monoxide can kill.
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