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.
I know patio furniture does fade, as ours is quite expensive and only a couple of years old – and it has started fading already. So what can we do about it? All patio furniture fades over time, so protect it with an umbrella, shade or gazebo. You can also choose Sunbrella® fabrics which come …
As we recently discovered when buying new patio furniture, the array of choices available can be confusing and present you with almost too many options. I didn’t even know what a patio conversation set was until we bought one – so what exactly are they and why do you need one? Small patio conversation sets …
We get on really well with our nearest neighbors, but the couple the other side of them are really nosy and look right across their patio all the time. What can they do to make it more private? You can make your patio or decking more private by building fences, planting hedges, using tall pot …
How Do You Enclose A Patio For Privacy? (Quick Tips) Read More »
I’ll be honest, our patio furniture cushions have seen better days. You can almost feel the wood through them! So what are our options if we want to make them more comfortable? If your patio cushions aren’t as comfortable as you’d like, you can either replace them or refurbish them. If you refurbish them, make …
How Can I Make My Patio Chairs More Comfortable? (Advice) Read More »
Now our extension is nearly finished and the patio is being installed, it’s time to think about buying some new patio furniture – but boy is it expensive! Why is this? The relative price of patio furniture is impacted by global economic events that influence supply chains, the cost of raw materials such as oil …
Why Is Patio Furniture So Expensive? (Seriously!) Read More »
We’re in the market for some new patio furniture now our extension is nearing completion, but what time of year do you get the best deals? Patio furniture is at its cheapest in the winter months, with sales starting towards the end of August. For the best deals, hold out until late Fall, or even …
What Is The Best Month To Buy Patio Furniture? (Buying Guide) Read More »
My mom and pop have just fitted some Trex style decking, but they’re worried it might get scratched by their patio furniture set. Is this a common problem with Trex and other composite decking systems? Trex decking is very durable, but it’s scratch-resistant, not scratch-proof. This means although it’s hard to damage it will get …
Will Patio Furniture Scratch Trex Decking? (Fast Facts) Read More »
Our neighbors had an outbreak of bed bugs in their pool house (don’t ask), and the critters got into their patio furniture cushions. So do bed bugs like to live in outdoor furniture and what can we do to keep them away (or get rid of them)? The ideal home for bed bugs is one …
If you’ve ever considered buying a Style Selections patio table (like we have), then this guide should definitely help answer all your questions. Style Selections patio furniture is an in-house brand of the home improvement giant Lowe’s, which has 2,200 stores across the US and Canada. Real reviewers give these products between 4.1 and 4.4. …
Are Style Selections Patio Tables Worth It? (Really?) Read More »
There’s a wealth of choice available when buying new patio furniture, and we’re currently looking at the Hampton Bay brand. But are their products any good? Hampton Bay is an in-house brand of Home Depot, which is headquartered in Georgia. However, Hampton Bay patio furniture is made in China and then assembled in the US. …
Is Hampton Bay Patio Furniture a Good Brand? (Top Tips) Read More »
