Autumn and the holidays within it are here. Since we will be having more gatherings of close family and friends this year, and less going out on the town, your outdoor set up will be the perfect way to still have a enjoyable Halloween and Thanksgiving. With a few simple changes in our lives we […]
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Care for your colors It is not a surprise that the sun can damage any fabric. Anyone with a darker color has seen their fabric fade in the sun. If you have ever had 1 chair in a set that gets direct sunlight all the time, while the rest of the set is in the […]
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Choose the Right Frame Material There are 3 main materials that are used in patio furniture. If you have a puppy dog or cat, you will want a material that animals are not attached to for scratching or chewing. The newest growing trend is wicker furniture, and this is not a great option. It is […]
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When is it time to replace your old cushions? There are numerous reasons why you will need to replace your cushions over the years but the frame for your outdoor furniture is still in great shape. After a couple of seasons they will have stains, cuts in the fabrics, or fading from years of […]
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This time of year is for packing up the delicate parts of the patio setup. It’s for other things too, but let us not get caught up in the back-to-school rush or drink so much eggnog that we forget to do that yearly chore of gathering our cushions and storing them safely until spring or, […]
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There are a couple of different ways to protect your outdoor patio cushions during the winter season. The best way depends on where you live. In New York, Chicago, or Minneapolis, basically anywhere in the deep cold, will be very different than the Pacific northwest or Florida. The best thing to do in the northern […]
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Wood was one of the first materials used by man to make furniture out of, presumably because it’s easier to cut wood than rocks. But the fact that we still use it today when stone, metal, and other materials are available to us proves that there’s something enduringly wonderful about wood. If you do it […]
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What kind of patio chairs will be best for your patio? While there is no one-size-fits-all way to answer this question, there are a few more specific questions to ask that can help. For example, what purposes will these chairs serve (dining, conversing, lounging, tanning, etc.)? That is, what features would make each type of […]
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The perfect patio sofa is one that’s comfortable, pretty, and durable–in that order. Comfortable because of what all sofas are for; pretty before durable because you’d never want to be stuck long-term with an item you don’t like to see; durable because there are plenty of other things to spend couch-sized money on! The question […]
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When you’re shopping for patio furniture, it’s important to consider what material(s) you want it to be made out of. Each has its pros and cons and your habits, space, and region’s climate can bring out the best–or worst–in each. A plastic lawn chair, for example, can instantly be turned into a projectile in a […]
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