Outdoor benches are great for hanging out and hosting friends, especially during the spring and summer months. But without some comfy cushions to sit on, benches can quickly get uncomfortable! You don’t want your friends and family to leave your gathering with an aching back, do you? Great outdoor bench cushions will help keep your […]
Continue readingCreating the Perfect Backyard Garden
Even though it’s not covered by the roof, your backyard is an amazingly advantageous and (potentially) beautiful extension of your home! It’s a place to grow and share food with loved ones, make long-lasting memories and enjoy the everyday beauty that comes along with it. Vine-climbing trellises, multi-level waterfalls, stonewall fire pits, and calming backyard […]
Continue readingThe Ultimate Backyard Wedding Guide
Gone are the days of stuffy, traditional weddings in ballrooms and hotels. Nontraditional wedding venues, including backyard weddings and outdoor weddings, are now all the rage. Outdoor wedding ceremonies increased from 39% in 2009 to 52% in 2017, and this percentage has skyrocketed more recently in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only are backyard […]
Continue readingOutdoor Seating Ideas for the Ultimate Backyard Social
To create the perfect backyard for entertaining, you can either keep the crowds away until everything is perfect or succeed over time by trial-and-error. If you’re like most of us, the latter is probably more realistic – not to mention more fun. Outdoor seating may be the most important feature of a great backyard for […]
Continue readingBackyard Pond Ideas: Bring Your Yard To Life!
There’s just something about a pond that exudes peace and tranquility. The wildlife, the sound of running water, the light reflecting off of the water… What could be more soothing? In fact, studies show that spending time close to water is associated with many physical and mental benefits, including higher levels of vitamin D, better […]
Continue readingYour Complete Covered Patio Guide
Adding a cover over a patio is one of those magical things a homeowner can do relatively cheaply that makes a million bucks of difference. It can transform part of the great outdoors into a space that’s almost a bonafide room. There’s just something special about serving a meal or hosting a party under the […]
Continue readingColors for Fall Patio Decor
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 […]
Continue readingCushions, Covers and the Summer Sun
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 […]
Continue readingOutdoor Furniture You and Your Pets will Love
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 […]
Continue readingReplacement Cushions or Slipcovers: What You Need to Know
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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