Best Wind Chimes
- John Newton Over 30 years ago, Grammy award-winning musician and instrument designer Garry Kvistad created the first Woodstock Chime from an aluminum lawn chair he found in a landfill. Fascinated by the Scale of Olympos, a 7th century pentatonic scale that can’t be played on a modern piano, Garry cut and tuned the lawn chair tubes to the exact frequency of the ancient scale. Over 30 years ago, Grammy award-winning musician and instrument designer Garry Kvistad created the first Woodstock Chime from an aluminum lawn chair he found in a landfill; Garry and his wife Diane founded Woodstock Chimes in 1979 and still develop the chimes today.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"WOODSTOCK AMAZING GRACE CHIME. Unfortunately, my mother passed away last week. What a wonderful and thoughtful gift to give for any occasion, but what a treat to receive one in remembrance of a loved one. What an awesome way to think about my mom; listening to one of my favorite hymns, sitting outdoors, letting the gentle music calm me. The WOODSTOCK AMAZING GRACE CHIME not only sounds gracious, but is crafted very well too."
"I wanted to make sure it wasn't the "tinkle tinkle" sound but more of a deeper sounding chime."
"The translucent gem-like red and yellow glass is reminiscent of stained glass colors popular in Christian churches during the Renaissance, perfect ruby red and sun yellow, and the silver welding the red and yellow glass panels together into a cross is flawlessly done. The right place in your garden, ideally out of direct sun to prevent UV deterioration, will bring visiting birds much joy."
"I was hesitant to order before I hear it because there was many I liked in the stores before, but I did not like how they sounded."
"Other Woodstock Chimes I have owned with similar construction failed due to the deterioration of the strings."
"When this 'gift' was unwrapped, an embarrassment to me, the string around the top slid off through the holes and the ring that hangs it up."
"Once we found one we loved (the large Amazing Grace chimes), we came to Amazon and ordered it from here (shipped and sold directly from Amazon.com). The only issue we've had with this chime is that after a couple of years being outside in the elements all the time, the upper wooden disc has ever-so-slightly warped and looks a bit weathered now."
Recalls the soft, repeating melody of Johann Pachelbel's celebrated Canon in D. Your chime is tuned to the beloved sounds of Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D. A prolific composer and an accomplished organist, Pachelbel wrote for the organ, harpsichord and voice - his Canon in D is one of his few chamber works known today. With its graceful melody and stately tempo, it is a popular choice as a wedding processional, for within its measures we hear the sounds of hope, joy, love and promise. Clever design incorporates 4 small rods that harmonize beautifully with the 6 chime tubes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These chimes sound so Beautiful!"
"I've bought several of these so I can hang them around the house and hear them from all sides."
"Bought for the wife for our front porch."
"Thank you Woodstock Chimes for the beautiful melodic Pachelbel Canon Chimes."
"Very attractive and the tones played are lovely."
"These chimes give a beautiful sound and are very nice looking."
"It's well made and looks great on our porch."
"Beautiful sound,well made."
- John Newton Over 30 years ago, Grammy award-winning musician and instrument designer Garry Kvistad created the first Woodstock Chime from an aluminum lawn chair he found in a landfill. Fascinated by the Scale of Olympos, a 7th century pentatonic scale that can’t be played on a modern piano, Garry cut and tuned the lawn chair tubes to the exact frequency of the ancient scale. Amazing Grace Chime - Large is one of the most popular Woodstock Chimes; beautifully weather finished, provides years of pleasure in garden, home or as a gift.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"WOODSTOCK AMAZING GRACE CHIME. Unfortunately, my mother passed away last week. What a wonderful and thoughtful gift to give for any occasion, but what a treat to receive one in remembrance of a loved one. What an awesome way to think about my mom; listening to one of my favorite hymns, sitting outdoors, letting the gentle music calm me. The WOODSTOCK AMAZING GRACE CHIME not only sounds gracious, but is crafted very well too."
"I wanted to make sure it wasn't the "tinkle tinkle" sound but more of a deeper sounding chime."
"The translucent gem-like red and yellow glass is reminiscent of stained glass colors popular in Christian churches during the Renaissance, perfect ruby red and sun yellow, and the silver welding the red and yellow glass panels together into a cross is flawlessly done. The right place in your garden, ideally out of direct sun to prevent UV deterioration, will bring visiting birds much joy."
"I was hesitant to order before I hear it because there was many I liked in the stores before, but I did not like how they sounded."
"Other Woodstock Chimes I have owned with similar construction failed due to the deterioration of the strings."
"When this 'gift' was unwrapped, an embarrassment to me, the string around the top slid off through the holes and the ring that hangs it up."
"Once we found one we loved (the large Amazing Grace chimes), we came to Amazon and ordered it from here (shipped and sold directly from Amazon.com). The only issue we've had with this chime is that after a couple of years being outside in the elements all the time, the upper wooden disc has ever-so-slightly warped and looks a bit weathered now."
Best Wind Sculptures & Spinners
The beauty of any garden area will be enhanced with a spectacular Bits And Pieces wind spinner. Bits And Pieces wind spinners are created with unique finishes and special effects to blend and enhance any landscape or garden area for an eye-catching and dramatic show - day and night. Equipped with powder coated heavy forked stakes to secure each wind spinner into the ground, Bits And Pieces wind spinners remain steady even in the heaviest of winds. The 3" diameter solar glass ball emits color-changing light by night.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Easy assembly (though included wrench did not fit most of the bolts - not a big deal)."
"Spent way too much time with customer service rep who dwelled on who I was and asking for order number before he would/could answer my question about missing part. He insisted he needed order number before he could answer any questions about the product. Since I provided him with the name and sku of the product, I asked he could simply send me the part."
"It's beautiful, I wish the light was a bit brighter."
"I just put up our wind spinner today and I really like the quality."
"The major design flaw is that the top tier does not have the same tapered top part of the post to rest on as the bottom tier that allows freedom of movement in the wind to spin."
"Beautiful wind mill!"
"It feels very sturdy and she loved watching the leaves spin in opposing directions."
"Beautiful, very well made."
Best Rain Gauges
Easily and accurately monitor rainfall, snow, sleet and hail amounts with the Stratus Rain Gauge, a precision weather instrument built to United States Weather Bureau specifications. A funnel top on the rain gauge catches rain and delivers it to a one-inch measuring tube, while the extra-large outer cylinder captures rain volumes over one inch up to 11 inches, and can be detached to measure snow, hail, or sleet. RUGGED: Constructed of heavy duty, UV resistant polycarbonate (no metal parts to rust), this high quality rain gauge will stand up to years of rough weather and full sun without fading or corroding. Additional rainfall up to a total of 11" is contained in the outer cylinder until measured separately in the calibrated tube.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great analog water gauge, not so great snow gauge."
"This professional grade rain gauge is perfect for our needs."
"This thing is Weather Bureau Quality, VERY well built and exact relative to the Box Store rain gauges."
"Although it is called an "all weather gauge" the measuring tube will freeze and crack."
"Meets CoCoRAHS standards for official reporting."
"I bought this to replace an old gauge that had failed; the mounting bracket cracked and let the gauge fall."
"It is a great gauge and for some reporting agencies (cocorahs) is required."
"Would be 5 stars but the center tube which hold the water is a bit tricky to get placed in the right position while trying to get the cap on."
Best Weathervanes
This is a real working weathervane. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I worry about the steel and ball bearings rusting out after long exposure to the weather, I predict it will start to wear out and rust after 2-3 years, but will keep my fingers crossed. When you compare the cost of this weather vane to solid copper versions sold on here, you could buy 4 of these for every one of those, so it's a good deal."
"Put on top of my wishing well."
"Very nice weathervane, packaged well, easy to assemble and mount with the provided roof mount."
"I have this on a chicken coop roof with harsh weather for quite a while and still looks brand new."
"Beautiful we placed it on the top of our grandkids playset and it is absolutely adorable."
"Nice size and looks great on our barn."
"As advertised, good quality, easy installation."
"I bought this as a gift and they love it."
Best Yard Signs
Beautiful silhouette style outdoor Christmas joy nativity sign that complements any yard without looking overly commercial. Each large letter measures 35.5" tall x 23.5" wide (43.5 tall to top of star).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I love my JOY nativity yard sign!"
"My house was very festive and not too flashy with this decoration in the front."
"Got it on time, I order this and the 2 angels set."
"Easy to see from the street."
"Very nice!!!"
"I like the material but worry how it will take the elements."
"These were very well made."
Best Mailbox Covers
Bring your mailbox to life and entertain your postman with Evergreen Flag’s stunning magnetic mailbox cover. Backed with a full-surface magnet for security - If you don’t have a magnetic mailbox, you can still use the cover with the help of our Evergreen Flag Magnetic Mailbox Adaptor Kit.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Beautiful Mailbox Cover but..."
"I was super impressed, 3 sets of number sheets to put on your mail box with address and all were reflective numbers."
"I put this on my mailbox and left it 4 maybe 3 months, and when I took it off to replace it with a another one for autumn it was extremely faded."
"Very pretty but the colors were not as bright as the picture."
"Should have followed my gut, I asked for fellow members to provide me with accurate measurements, and got mixed answers."
"Her mailbox is on the SW side, so it was in direct sun for most of the day."
"One of the magnetic strips was weak to begin with, and within a couple of months stopped working all together."
"I was very disappointed in this mailbox cover - It is so pretty, but it faded terribly after being on only a month!"
Best Outdoor Clocks
Simple Operation: Insert 1 AA Alkaline Battery. Press the Manual Set Tab at least 20 times to clear all memory. The hands will spin to 12:00, 4:00 or 8:00 and wait for the WWVB time signal. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have a number of La Crosse atomic clocks and weather stations, and they all work great."
"This clock only works on the mainland."
"I have it over the door in the bathroom, and I like it because 1) it withstands moisture and 2) the numbers are large enough for me to see when I am in the shower without my glasses."
"We are extremely well pleased with this clock--only wish we knew of it three houses ago!"
"I was surprised that it will auto set itself (real bonus for those pesky bi-annual time changes) and doesn't lose time as the batteries weaken."
"I responded explaining that I had already tried all of that, and I again carefully explained that all four clocks functioned perfectly, and all four failed on the same day (still indicating that they received the NIST signal, but failing to re-set the clock) ... this is not a battery or location issue, it's an engineering failure."
"We have set and reset it repeatedly but it keeps changing to several hours off, regardless of which time zone button we push."
"Temp and Humidity won't stay adjusted."
Best Outdoor Rugs
Made of durable, low-maintenance woven polypropylene, it's built to withstand rain, bright sun and heavy foot traffic. Durable tightly-woven polypropylene is built to withstand rain, bright sun, mold, insects and heavy foot traffic; Mold and mildew resistant for long-lasting beauty; Textured surface improves traction and prevents slipping; Nylon loop at each corner for securing to the ground (stakes not included); Band sewn around edge to prevent fraying; Folds down for off-season storage; Material: Woven polypropylene; Dimensions: 6' x 9'; Weight: 4.6 lbs.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"No mold here ... it is a plastic weave that looks really nice and like a real rug!"
"It's a simple, quick fix to cover up flaws in concrete or wood patio."
"But does wear easily with lots of traffic and will burn if there are smokers around."
"the mat is OK, purchased to use on our deck with patio furniture."
"Perfect for our patio!!"
"Very thin and does not lay well."
"Too large which was my fault, but would not lay flat, didn't look nice with folds."
"Too lightweight."
Best Outdoor Doormats
Dirt-absorbent shoe scrubber: scrapes off dirt at the entrance to keep the floor clean and protect it from scratching by debris or grit on shoe soles. Heavy duty large and long door mats entrance durable rug carpet widely used for all weather outdoor front door, exterior patio entry way, porch door, garage, garden, winter, commercial deal with high traffic inside and outside. SCRAP DIRT & EASY CLEAN: Durable utility polyester fibers scrap off dirt, dust, grit, mud, grass or snow and absorb moisture from shoe.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Would recommend this to anyone looking for a big and sturdy mat for the front door."
"I lucked out getting this mat which not only keeps me from tracking up my apartment, but the mat is short enough so my apartment door opens over the mat without catching on it."
"Got my floor mat ship right to my door."
"Like this outside doormat a lot!"
"This is such a great outdoor mat, even our cat likes to scratch it."
"This is a well made outdoor door mat, it has nice patterns on it with light brown finishes which are very nice.and it is very stable not like other doormat (can not stay in place) also the price are adorable!"
"needed a mat that was effective but not super thick for door clearance."
"This mat is substantial and really does a wonderful job of catching dirt and pet hair."
Best Decorative Address Signs
This plaque is easy to order and fast turnaround for this distinctive cast aluminum personalized house numbers plaque. Your address will be ground shipped to you (usually through UPS) Choose from 10 different super durable all weather powder coat colorWe will email you within 24 hours to get your desired address and color. Top line can display up to 5 numbers.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I received my new plaque with our name and house number on it."
"This is a wonderful plaque and it looks incredible on our house."
"I chose a black background with white lettering and it shows up nicely from the street."
"Sign looks great!"
"Spectacularly well done."
"The sign was well packed and a good quality."
"This sign is gorgeous!"
"Beautiful!"
Best Backyard Birding & Wildlife
Squirrel Buster Plus is a deluxe 100% squirrel proof bird feeder. GUARANTEED SQUIRREL PROOF: supported by an impressive list of patents, our feeders are recognized as the leaders in the squirrel proof category. The weight of an adult squirrel automatically closes the seed ports, denying access to the seed but not harming the squirrels in any way. Our patented Seed Ventilation System permits humidity and hot air to escape through the vents at the top of the feeder and replaces it with fresh air.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"So when I first purchased the Brome feeder a couple of weeks ago, I posted the below comparison between this Brome feeder and the Yankee Droll feeder. Also, because it is 100% squirrel proof (squirrels cannot get any seeds loose like with the Yankee) keeps the seeds in the feeder longer, and therefore I do not need to replenish as often as only the birds get them. Both bird feeders work great, and these are the ONLY squirrel proof bird feeders on the market that actually do work, so here are the differences: The Brome does not require a rechargeable battery, the Yankees does. The Brome is not as entertaining to watch the squirrels as the squirrels cannot get to the holes where the seeds are. The Yankees allows the squirrel to get there just so it can flip them and throw them off the feeder, thus an entertainment to humans."
"I have the same bird seed in it that is in the other feeders and I have the tension set so it does not move even with cardinals but they will refuse to eat out of it."
"I only feed the birds from around November 15 through April 15 and usually bring the feeder in at night in the early spring when bears become active. In fact, I have gotten a lot of pleasure and amusement from watching the squirrels in my neighborhood, and there are plenty of them, try to get into this feeder. The feature I like most about the feeder is the internal mechanism that allows you to adjust the weight that closes the access to the seeds."
"The bigger birds like Grackles can't get any seed either."
"The squirrels chewed off several parts from our last one and Brome sent us replacement parts hassle free."
"I own two other types of feeders of a different design which the birds use."
Best Flagpole Hardware
Silver Flag Pole: Best Tangle Free Spinning Flagpole on Amazon! Best Tangle Free Flag Pole: When your new flag pole arrives you will immediately notice the “Free Spin Action” protecting your flag from being tangled or furled. This flag pole will extend the life of your flag and protect from tears. Multi Use Flag Pole: Designed to be used with 2.5' x 4' or 3' x 5' "sleeved" flags and 2.5' x 4' or 3' x 5' "Grommet" flags. You will appreciate that your new flag pole is Rust Free, due to the “Brushed Aluminum” protecting your flag from rust spots. This multi sized flag pole by Grace Alley makes it easy to get the right flagpole the first time. Rust Free / Wind Resistant: A flag pole that will with stand the outdoor elements.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The top half of the pole has an inner and outer shaft, so the whole shaft rotates, keeping the flag from tangling. I was looking at the flag poles in a couple of big box stores. Updated:10/27/15 I feel really bad, as it turns out the Flag Pole is not made in america. The way these poles are advertised in the packages makes them appear that they are american made along with the flags, without actually saying it. I do not know why Grace Alley has decided to plaster American made all over their advertising of flags but sell a China made pole. My american made flag in fact has already started to fray slightly but the pole is as solid as ever."
"I love this flagpole!"
"Also, the "chrome" ball on top has all of the plastic "chrome" peeling off. Now for another issue: I have read a few comments on this product where people say it's made in China. When I complained to the manufacturer earlier about the clips rusting within 90 days, I did ask where their factory was that made these poles, and a woman named Jacklyn emailed back with "We manufacture all of our own flags in Pennsylvania". I then replied asking where the POLES were made, and a lady named Debi replied saying they could send me new clips. She totally avoided the "where are the poles made" question. I don't think Grace Alley actually advertises that these poles are "Made in USA", so just be aware that their poles are made in ????????"
Best Outdoor Flags & Banners
Embroidered Stars and Stitched Stripes. : . When your US Flag arrives at your home or business, you will immediately see the amazing workmanship that as gone into this American Flag. Your Flag will be finished with polyester heading for added strength, with Brass Grommets that will hold strong and a Four Point Needle Fly Hem. With Quality Embroidered Stars and Stitched Stripes makes this American Flag great for gifts, commercial or personal use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Now all I am waiting on is approval from our HOA (which I find ridiculous and will be flying my flag from my upstairs porch whether they give their silly approval or not) and then it will be flying beautifully in the free air that we love."
"I understand that nowhere in this ad does it say that this flag can withstand freeway driving or 65 mile per hour winds but let me assure you that it holds up perfectly.. at least for me."
"Love to display this flag."
"We get a lot of wind where I live so I am hoping that these will stand up to it better than the previous flags we have put up."
"I've had a flag pole for nearly 20 years and I've tried the flags from the "big box home improvement stores" and they are OK, but this flag is GREAT."
"I should of ordered two The flag is better than I expected."
"They are not cheap, but I figured if they lasted as long as they guaranteed them for, the cost would be offset. I am happy to say that I just replaced the flag on 10/01/2017 with the second Grace Alley flag I had purchased in May of 2016."
"I WANTED A FLAG THAT WOULD NOT BLEACH IN THE SUN AND WOULD BE IMPERVIOUS TO RAIN EVEN THOUGH THIS FLAG WOULD BE UNDER THE EVES AND THEREBY WEATHER PROTECTED."
Best Outdoor Fountain Accessories
This easy-fill, easy-clean 6.26 gallon poultry drinker is molded from long-life plastic. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"What took me a couple days to figure out was there is a peg on the top of the floater that should be lined up and fit into the hole on the bottom of the bucket that the red plug was removed from. You have to unscrew the black plug that holds the bucket to the trough and align the floater peg into the hole and then tighten back down the black plug."
"It flooded my coop every time I filled it and it turned out it had a defective 'float' that did not seat properly. Kudos to the manufacturer who walked me through the assembly process and determined it was a defective float. Summary: This is great for my ten chickens and I purchased an electric warming stand for plastic waterers for the winter to keep it from freezing."
"It fills with water after a couple of weeks and then the tank will drain out in a few hours."
"So, a nice big waterer, but the water doesn't come out due to how it functions."
"I've had every waterer you can think of from nipples to plain pans on the ground to 3 different types of waterers with handles and had up to 52 hens. I can honestly say algae has nothing to do with the waterer itself (especially if the top is covered like this one)."
"The product itself is decent."
"A container that doesn't breed algae or let dirt into the hens' water!"
"I bought two and they were a great price but, I had no idea how BIG they were (think 5 gallon bucket sized!)."
Best Outdoor Holiday Decorations
This outdoor Christmas Nativity is a large yard decoration and when assembled stands over 4 feet tall! The main manger supports include large aluminum rods that slide through sleeves on backside and go into ground to give additional support to manger and two ground spikes that hold down the sides of Joseph, Mary & Jesus. Includes aluminum rods for support and ground stakes. CELEBRATE - This Christmas Yard Decoration captures the meaning of Christmas with an Angel flying above and sheep and donkey overlooking the scene. Can also be used indoors at churches and community events. This Yard Nativity is a great Christmas decoration to share your faith. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - Great for yard decoration, businesses, churches and special events and performances.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Was very happy with my nativity scene."
"The height they list in the description is misleading because that height is only measured at the very top point of the star on top."
"The e-mail address listed on the insert is not any good to get in touch with the company to see if they will replace just the star."
"Finally got a nativity scene for our outdoor Christmas decor... everyone loves it and asks where I got it."
"I have just loved this Nativity since I first saw it on Amazon."
"There were also no metal support rods and stakes in the box (these were listed in the description)."
"The only recommendation I would make to the manufacturer is to make the lamb and donkey bigger as they are not proportionate to Mary and Joseph, also the lamb is about 5 inches tall but when you press it into the grass to ensure the spikes/legs are in it gets even shorter, one snowstorm and he disappears."
"This nativity scene is all that was advertised and expected by myself."
Best Outdoor Décorative Lighting
Tips: Please confirm the switch is under "on" status so that the light could be charged normally and auto lights on at night. Features: 2 modes - high light mode & dim light mode. No wiring required - simply install and enjoy. Great for landscapes, grass area, decks, docks, and more. Solar-Powered, Low Voltage, Stake or Hang, Automatic. Adjusted 270 degrees up or down（ 180 degree for the solar panel, 90 degree for the light head). Winter weather resistant- you can leave these out all year long. Prior to first use, leave the light charge for two sunny days let the battery charge fully. URPOWER 3rd Generation solar outdoor spotlights,rechargeable and adjustable solar wall lights / In-Ground Lights, easy to install with no tools.Waterproof and Durable, withstand all kinds of weather all round the year.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As a Marketing Director for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners, I've shared these with top real estate agents to use with their listing/ sales signs to keep getting attention long after dark! As a Real Estate agent, myself, I will add these to our "settlement gift baskets" for new home owners."
"After doing a lot of research on solar lights I went ahead and purchased 3 sets of these lights which arrived last week to my home."
"We have ordered both the regular white ones and a lot of the color-changing ones to use as decorative accent lighting along our backyard fence and to highlight our trees and bushes, and our pond at night as well."
"Please buy these."
"The other one works fine. The lights work just fine."
"I use the spotlights for a kneeling Marine/Soldier statue that is located in front of my flagpole and the other one for the flag."
"I needed solar uplights for my American Flag that is out 24-7."
"Really impressed with these lights."