Garden Furniture

Home decorating seems to be a whole lot easier when it is done indoors rather than outdoors. If you've had several failed outdoor decorating projects due to rain, heat and sun exposure, read...

Adding a Garden Fountain to your yard can add instant visual appeal. Many fountains are do it yourself projects and can be very affordable.

There is nothing prettier than coloured lights dancing around on a summer's evening!They create an ambience of romance that makes any occasion special! And why wait for an occasion? Use them to...

This can be as plain or fancy as you like.

Creating an intimate, comfortable outdoor living space gives you a spot to relax and commune with nature at the convenience of home. After a few basic necessities, you can add your own personal...

How to customize your patio umbrella with a valance that suits your outdoor space.

How to prepare and store your patio umbrellas for te winter season.

Many of us have insect problems in our yard. Ants, grubs, moths, fire ants, chiggers, mosquitoes, beetles, and various larva all tent to wreck havoc on our every day lives. I will teach you...

Most outdoor table umbrellas are made out of vinyl or canvas and can be easily cleaned and maintained. Follow the simple steps to keep your umbrella's appearance looking like new.

Outdoor garden furniture sets can be a great excuse to slip out of the house and get some fresh air. Lawn garden furniture is great for entertaining and parties. However, most designer garden...

A well put together garden decor can turn any normal garden into a secret paradise. The more time you put into your garden's decoration, the more desirable it will make it for your kids as well as...

Having a patio is the dream of many homeowners. If you have an outdoor space that you want to enjoy the best way to make it user friendly is to purchase patio furniture. However, patio furniture...

This bench would make a great addition to any garden. It has a nice clean design with no screws showing on top. Follow these simple directions and you’ll be enjoying it in no time!

Now that the holidays are approaching, it is a great time to invest in nice patio cushions. With the assortment of colors and fabrics available, you can replace the worn dingy swing cushions on...

When Autumn approaches it's time to begin winterizing the household for the seasonal changes that affect many areas of the world. Patio furniture can be quite an investment, and protecting that...

Adirondack chairs have been a staple on the American landscape for over a century. Since being invented by Thomas Lee in 1903 to provide a comfortable chair for his family, except for a short...

Does your cane or wicker chair sag from the big ended people constantly flopping down in it? Have you discussed it with others only to find they gave up! Would you like a way to possibly restore...

In all its wonderful varieties, canna grows from rhizomes, or tuberous roots. Leave them in the ground for the winter, and they won't survive. Here's how to preserve canna over the winter, and...

If you have ever owned plastic lawn furniture then you know what a pain it is to clean up. Dirt becomes ingrained and just will not come off. Here are some ways to clean your plastic lawn...

Use your deck as another room!!! Put the correct pieces on your deck. If you like the outdoors and want to be there a lot, why not make the deck just another room of your house....Put a large,...

Wind chimes sound beautiful in the breeze. And they can be a breeze to make if you start with a yard sale toy xylophone. You know the kind I'm talking about. The ones where each note is a...

The Western and Southern United States has been baking in record breaking 100+ degree days. The heat isn't only hard on the utility bills, it's hard on gardens. Many people started vegetable and...

This article outlines how to build a basic bike rack from wood.

This will cover some quick tips to make your patio at your home or even your apartment look fresh and new without a lot of cash.

I'm going to describe how I brought back to life an arbor which was originally produced in the early 1900's. It was not beyond repair and was in exceptional shape. I found it at a garage sale and...

Need a cushion for your porch or yard swing, but don't want to pay those expensive prices? If you can sew a straight stitch you can make this cushion easily and a lot cheaper.

If you follow these steps you will keep your furniture looking new year after year and extend its useful life. Mildew is a big problem on cushions and umbrellas when left out all season. It is...

Growing food year round isn't as difficult as it sounds. A garden plot in the spring and summer, then a greenhouse in the winter. How about having both in one place? It's possible with this...

This is a very easy project if you want a nice water feature that can be placed practically anywhere in your yard or on a patio.

PVC has provided a number of ways for home hobbyists to economically construct easily assembled structures to meet specific needs around the home. When I moved to Florida many years ago, I...

I’ve noticed over the past couple of years an increasing interest in Backyard Gardening as a hobby, both from a therapeutic standpoint, and from a more practical one. First of all, returning to...

Old wooden porch swings are a treasure. Nothing is more inviting than a front porch swing. If you happen to find one that looks as though it is falling apart, with a little tender loving...

It is wonderful to watch pretty birds in your garden enjoying a bath and a drink. It isn't as pleasurable to have that birdbath become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Follow these steps and make...

Pergolas are a great addition to any home, and many increase the value of the property. A pergola is a structure made up of posts, or colonnades with crossbeams at the top and rails evenly...

Old tractor tires can be reused in so many ways. They can be functional or fun, however you choose to use them. Here are several suggestions to put those old tractor tires to work.

Swinging in a cool hammock in the shade of a big tree alongside the one I love is one of the best things about spring and summer. You can enjoy a rest in a hammock without damaging trees if you...

The easiest way to become a more healthier eater would be to grow and cook your own healthy fruits and vegetables. You might even be surprised about how much you can actually grow in your own...

Make cheap birdhouses with an old coffee can, a pine board and tools from around the house. These simple birdhouses double as backyard birdfeeders, and they are earth friendly too. Reusing coffee...

A canopy looks great on the outside of the box. The canopy appears on the outside box exactly like the one you want in your backyard. You buy that beautiful canopy, take it home and proceed to...

Decorating your patio, porch, or sun deck is similar to planning an interior room scheme. It all depends on the look you want-do you like casual country, upscale elegance, romantic, or...

You may find yourself looking for some place to set your drink outside while relaxing, or maybe you need extra seating. If so, you can easily make an outdoor table with paving stones to serve both...

It is important to waterproof outdoor furniture and tools to protect your investment from the harsh elements. You can waterproof your furniture quickly, easily, and for very little money....

Anyone can paint plastic quickly and easily with no need to sand or primer. Plastic is so durable that is lasts long after its color has faded. Plastic lawn furniture and children’s toys can be...

Swing sets provide hours of fun, healthy exercise for kids. Of course swings and slides offer elements of risk and danger which is part of their appeal to youngsters. But the adults’ job is to...

A landscape should be inviting and there is no better way to make any part of the garden more inviting than by adding seating. There are many ways to arrange seating and many different types and...

Before you go shopping for a bar b-q grill you should know what you are looking for. If you have an idea of what is important to you the money you spend will be better invested. This will also...

If you're looking for a locally sourced and crafted trellis that costs next to nothing and leaves no garbage behind in your garden after its useful life is over, you can't get any better than this...

A tiki hut is a great place to sit back have a glass of tea and relax. but before you can do that you have to build it.

Frequently referred to as “outdoor rooms”, a deck, patio, or porch is a gathering place that can be enjoyed spring through fall, even during winter for those hardy souls who don’t mind pushing...

One of guest's favorite spots to lounge in our garden is the pillow-piled daybed on the patio. It's more comfortable than the backyard hammock, and more luxurious than a typical lounge chair....