INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — Warmer weather and longer days mean more time to enjoy your outdoor space, whether big or small. The experts at Consumer Reports rounded up some top-recommended summer products and gear to freshen up your yard, deck, or patio!

Think of your outdoor space as an extension of your home. Don’t be afraid to add some fun details. 

An outdoor rug adds style to your patio, deck, or balcony. But before you spend a lot of money on one, remember that it will face all that summer throws at it – intense sunshine and likely some heavy rain. You’ll want to go for something that is made of a synthetic material like polypropylene, which is generally easier to clean and maintain, and they tend to be fade and st...