Lowe's 4th of July sale is live — 25 best affordable home upgrades, with up to 45% off patio furniture, grills and decor

Appliance sale: up to 45% off @ Lowe's
Lowe's is slashing the prices of select small and large appliances. The sale includes refrigerators, washers, ranges, microwaves, and more from brands like Whirlpool, Samsung, and LG. View Deal

Outdoor grills: up to 35% off @ Lowe's
There's nothing like buying a brand-new grill for all your upcoming outdoor festivities. And if you're ready to get grilling, Lowe's has the perfect deals for you, with up to 35% off a range of outdoor grills.View Deal

Patio furniture sales: up to 30% off @ Lowe's
Lowe's patio furniture sales are taking up to 30% off regular prices. From gazebos to full outdoor seating arrangements, Lowe's is discounting all kinds of outdoor furniture for you to get your outdoor spaces looking their best.View Deal

Power tools: up to 40% off @ Lowe's
Now's a great chance to upgrade your tool collection! Right now, you can get up to 40% off lawn mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers and everything in between from brands like Ego and Greenworks.View Deal

Lawn and garden sales: up to 30% off @ Lowe's
Lowe's is offering savings on a whole range of lawn and garden items, from all-purpose lawn fertilizer and mulch to sizable water fountains with built-in LED lights. If you spend plenty of time in your garden, you'll find something to spruce it up here. View Deal

Light up your back yard with this solar LED light! It'll charge up during the day and glow at night, no wires needed. The light can be positioned with 180 degree movement up and down, and you can also adjust the height.View Deal

Ready to jumpstart your garden this spring? Miracle Gro All Purpose Plant Food is here to help. Full of essential nutrients, it instantly feeds to grow bigger, more beautiful plants, including vegetables, trees, shrubs and houseplants. View Deal

Use this outdoor cleaner from 30 Seconds to remove mold, mildew and stains from your outdoor space! It's good on decks, driveways and even plastic patio furniture.View Deal

If you're hosting a cookout, don't forget to stock up on charcoal. These bricks are made of 100% natural materials and ash up in around 15 minutes, meaning you'll be ready to grill in no time.
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The 4-volt cordless screwdriver is perfect for any household task, from assembling furniture to putting together toys. It includes a built-in LED light to illuminate work surfaces. View Deal

If you need someplace safe to keep your plants, this pop-up mini greenhouse is a solid solution. It can be used both indoors and outdoors, and protects your plants from hungry creepy-crawlies.View Deal

A cute and practical gift! This set comes with every tool you need for those everyday jobs that pile up, including a hammer, measuring tape and pliers. All the pieces can be neatly organized in a roll-up soft case that’s lightweight and easy to carry.View Deal

Add a touch of glamor to your bathroom with this vanity light. It's easy to install, and can be mounted with the lights facing either upwards or downwards. The contemporary look of these lights is super stylish to boot,View Deal

This weather-resistant tiltable patio umbrella is perfect to keep both sun and rain away while you're enjoying your outdoor space. Plus, the beige color fits in with pretty much any decor.View Deal

Add greenery — and privacy — to your outdoor space with this fence screen. It's easy to install and features fade resistant, faux green leaves.View Deal

This Nature Spring hammock is great to while the hours away in the sun — and it's portable, so you can bring it anywhere from the garden to the beach. It's made of durable cotton and has a striped design.View Deal

When it's warm enough to start enjoying the great outdoors again, you'll be glad to have this comfortable outdoor chair. It folds up when not in use and has an adjustable backrest, footrest and built in cup holders.View Deal

This beautiful 5-piece dining set will add some style to your backyard — for under $200. There are four chairs and a glass-top table, for the perfect poolside vibe whether you have one or not!View Deal

This small outdoor dining set is available for a solid discount off its regular price. It has two chairs and a round table, giving you and your partner a nice place to hang out and have a quick meal. It comes with a convenient umbrella hole, but you'll need to buy that separately.View Deal

This deal gets you the best of both worlds. This gril and griddle combo from Royal Gourmet comes with folding legs and four burners, with a side shelf and space for 32 burgers. Shoppers were impressed with this one, with one reviewer writing "Very easy to assemble and instructions were clear. Great quality for the price point."View Deal

Add seating for three — and a super relaxing vibe — to your outdoor space with this swing. The seat cushion also leans back, converting this swing into a daybed. That also means it doubles as a comfortable hammock with a sunshade.View Deal

You'll want to lay in the sun all spring and summer long when relaxing in these lounge chairs! Crafted with a metal frame and wrapped in resin wicker, the chairs have an adjustable back that let you recline to a position you find most comfortable. They're also also weather- and UV-resistant.View Deal

This set comes with a cozy wicker sofa and a coffee table. The fabric cushions are easy to clean and offer sink-in comfort! Plus, the table has a lower tier that's perfect for extra storage.View Deal

This Ovios conversation set will help create a cozy ambiance in your garden! It's weather resistant and there are a couple of different cushion colors available to choose from. The set comes with a loveseat and two chairs.View Deal

This sectional from Xizzi has seen an impressive discount. You can take your pick of four couch cushion colors to match the rest of your decor, and truly relax thanks to this couch's sturdy, weather resistant frame.View Deal