Garden Furniture

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

Planter boxes can add a note of nature to a deck or patio. They're perfect for flowers, perennials, or even for establishing a small vegetable garden. With simple tools and materials, you can...

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...

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...

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....

Replacement cushions for outdoor furniture should last just as long as the originals. In fact, sometimes they last longer because owners adjust how they take care of them. Instead of leaving them...

Is the old metal swing set lacking its like new charm? Take the time to refurbish it so it will be safe and new again.

Teak is the wood of choice for many individuals and manufacturers because of its’ high natural oil content that makes it resistant to weather, water, sun and other outdoor elements that can rot...

We spend so much time outdoors in the summer months, so why not decorate those outdoor spaces? You can even get creative and create 'rooms' in your yard. Not only is it pleasing to the eye, but...

There is nothing more relaxing than sitting out on the patio on a beautiful day. I love to start my day outside with a cup of coffee, looking around to see what has bloomed in my yard and...

When the warm summer months are just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about enjoying the weather and the outdoors. This year, many people are not only on a tighter budget, some are...

Resin patio furniture is an investment that just keeps paying back because you get so many years of use from it, with very little care. Even if you do happen to be one of those people who stores...

I had to learn the hard way over the years to build things so that they would last. As a consequence I got to make some of them over and over. This 8ft. long picnic table was built from pressure...

I don't know where you live, but here in Colorado to see some green during the winter months, artificial plants are a must in the house. Unfortunately, dust does not do well with artificial plants...

A great yard is like a fabulously decorated home: well thought out, designed and put together. Outdoor decor is the primary element for making that great yard happen.

Welding cast iron can be very tricky. The proper procedures must be followed, or even more extensive damage can be done while welding this fickle material. These steps should guide you to a...

If you really want a great landscape with interesting plants, decor or even structures, you will find the best selection of cool items by catalog shopping.

Here are easy ways to fix things around the home that you may not of thought of.

An easy and attractive planter bench is no further than an afternoon away when you use easy to find pre made items at your local re-use store. Making it from recycled items means you have more...

If you're toying with the idea of buying new outdoor furniture, resin patio furniture is an excellent choice. It offers many advantages over other types of outdoor furniture, including wood or...

A faux verdigris finish mimics the classy look of the green coating that forms on natural copper after it’s been exposed to the elements for a period of time. By applying a faux verdigris finish...

Building a tree house can be technical and laborious. But if you work WITH nature rather than against it you will see that the job becomes a lot less complicated

Corrosion is an electrochemical process by which some types of metal are broken down. It commonly happens with anode metal, or a metallic substance that gives up electrons when in contact with a...

Do you need to get rust off outdoor products? So many beautiful outdoor products are made of metal, but after a few rainfalls or snow storms, they sometimes become rusty and lose their appeal. ...

Gardening is one of life's greatest pleasures for many people. Weeds, however, are another story. I know gardeners that lose lots of sleep over getting and keeping weeds out of their garden. ...

This project is emphatically a one person hammock intended for the precarious lengthwise balance.

Easy to make Tiki Hut for fun and shade.

Birdbaths add lovely, functional decorative elements to the garden. With proper care, they can last ten, twenty or more years. Neglected, however, and they crack, break, and can even harm the...

From Northern British Columbia, Canada, to California, a rugged spine of mountains stretches for almost 1,500 miles parallel to the Pacific coast of North America. Along the slopes and in the...

An Aerial Garden is a garden that is either elevated or suspended in the air. You can have one that is hanging from a room divider or one that has special open container pots. Here's how you do it.

Fall brings mild days while still nourishing colorful late-summer flowers. Before shutting down the patio or outdoor garden area for winter completely, follow these instructions to keep enjoying...