Read our articles about patio furniture sets, chairs, tables, and couches, plus content on outdoor seating cushions and fabrics, patio furniture brands and buying guides, building patios and decking – and caring for your patio furniture all year round.
A moldy looking, smelly patio rug can tarnish an otherwise spotless patio area, so like everything else in your outdoor living space it’s important to keep them clean. Patio rugs do go moldy, but not the synthetic fibers of the rug itself. What goes moldy is the small particles of dirt, grass, plant matter and …
I can picture it now – sitting out in the heat of summer, shaded by your patio umbrella whilst sipping a glass of lemonade. Then suddenly the wind gets up and your umbrella starts spinning then flips over taking your table of drinks with it. Patio umbrellas need a base that’s appropriately weighted for the …
Do Patio Umbrellas Need a Base? (And What Type?) Read More »
So it turns out black patio umbrellas are heroes, because they literally ‘take the heat’ for you on hot sunny days. They also look great and go with any other color too. Not only do black patio umbrellas attract and absorb heat, an Emory University research study found they also protect you from 95% of …
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If you’re going to invest in outdoor furniture then it needs to be comfortable, and nothing is more luxurious than deep seating patio furniture. Deep seating patio furniture, or lounge furniture, is made with deeper seats and generally has a seat depth of 34-41 inches compared to 30-32 inches on standard outdoor furniture. This makes …
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Imagine the scenario; you invite some friends round for dinner and they sit down on the wicker outdoor chairs. Then suddenly one of them screams and leaps up – loads of tiny spiders running down her arm. Alarming I know, but it could happen. Wicker patio furniture definitely does attract spiders. They love hiding in …
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Durable and lightweight, wicker patio furniture can be an attractive addition to your outside space. But what happens if it gets wet? Organic rattan wicker patio furniture can definitely get wet and go rotten if left in the rain (even painted), and could not really even be classed as water resistant. However, synthetic plastic wicker …
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When buying patio furniture it’s important to understand whether your outdoor cushions will be protected from the elements. Patio cushion fabric and filler is in most cases not waterproof but water resistant. Depending upon price and quality, different outdoor furniture fabric will be more or less water repellent or “hydrophobic” – but you should not …
Are Patio Furniture Cushions Waterproof? (Surprising Facts) Read More »
There are many products you can use to clean your patio furniture, but most include strong and potentially toxic chemicals – so using vinegar is a great natural alternative. Vinegar works well in solution to clean patio furniture made of plastic, resin and glass, and also aluminum, wood and some fabrics. Simply mix 1 cup …
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We’re thinking about building a sunroom on our house, but will it count towards the total square footage of our home and add some value? Finished sunrooms are included in the total liveable square footage of your house, and you can recoup 50-80% of their value when selling your property. However, only a third of …
Are Sunrooms Included In Square Footage? (Fast Facts) Read More »
Our family loves holiday season – decorating the house and garden and putting all the presents under the brightly lit tree. But is Christmas really a good time to buy patio furniture? The post-Christmas sales after 25th December are a great time to buy patio furniture, with discounts of up to 75% available. Prices for …
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