Garden Furniture

The Adirondack chair was created in the early 1900s by a carpenter, Thomas Lee, looking to relax in comfort on the lawn of his summer retreat in the Adirondack region of New York. A friend, Harry...

If your outdoor wood furniture is starting to look aged and dull, re-staining it is a wise option to bring it back to life. But before you refinish it, you must clean it thoroughly. Because it is...

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...

Cleaning your lawn furniture on a regular basis will help ensure that it remains in good condition for years to come. Procedures vary depending on the type of furniture, but cleaning most lawn or...

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.

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...

When one thinks of a wooden porch swing, one automatically thinks of romantic times, fireflies and sipping lemonade on a warm summer's evening. But to keep those visions alive, there needs to be a...

Outdoor seat cushions can transform nice lawn furniture into attractive and comfortable furniture. However, if you accidentally leave your cushions out in inclement weather, they can end up with...

Steel pipes are hollow tubes used for transporting water, gas, sewage and a variety of other substances. The unique properties of steel pipe make this material reliable for a number of...

Winter is long gone and it's time to think about cleaning and sprucing up your outdoor living areas. Using a few common household cleaners and your trusty hose and bucket, you'll soon have it made...

Before you invite guests over for the first pool party of the year, you'd better make certain they won't get bird doo or grime on their brand-new bikinis. All it takes is a few hours and a little...

Whirlpool tubs are a great, relaxing way to finish or begin the day. They are much larger than a standard tub and have many additional features that are not present in a normal bath. One of the...

If you've got an old hand pump and the electric pump from a broken bird-bath slash-fountain, add a bucket and some tubing and you've got a water feature!

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...

With the cost of gas rising so high and utilities skyrocketing, more people are turning to alternative methods of heating and cooling their houses. One of the materials that are still fairly cheap...

Many people have turned to plastic and metal outdoor furniture to find pieces that will last for many years. While metal and plastic work fine for the outdoors, they do not have the all-natural...

The trickle of water can be a soothing sound, especially on a hot day. While most outdoor fountains can withstand the elements, you should protect your fountain from extreme weather. The most...