8 things you can buy to cool off this summer if you don't have a pool

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• There are lots of ways to beat the summer heat, even if you don't have a pool in your backyard.
• Splash pads, for example, can be used by both adults and children to cool down.
• Simple toys like water blasters and water balloons are also inexpensive ways to have fun outdoors in the summer.

Pools are fun, but you don't necessarily need one in your backyard to beat the summer heat.

There are other outdoor accessories that can help you and your family cool down — without the cost and effort required to maintain a pool. Inflatable sprinklers, for example, are easy to set up and even easier to enjoy. You can also make use of things like water balloons and water blasters.

Here are eight outdoor accessories you might want to consider.