It's a really good time to save on things your home deserves, from cute decor to cozy bedding to must-have cleaning and kitchen items.

Sam has covered every Amazon sale for the Strategist the past two and a half years, so she knows when a deal is truly a good one (and when Amazon is just inflating the original price to make it seem like a better discount).

Summer is on the horizon, and that means it's time to prep your home for patio season. Luckily, Amazon's Big Spring Sale is going on now, meaning the online retailer has 35% off certain patio prep items. And the bargains are GOOD. Here are the best patio items you can snag during the sale: