Nothing hurts the look and longevity of wrought iron patio furniture like simple neglect. Untouched dirt and rust can easily mar your patio chairs and tables forever.
Each year, it is important to give your patio chairs and tables a good cleaning for the new season of use.
Wrought iron patio furniture is especially susceptible to rust, [...]

There are many kinds of wood that are used to build furniture. As the name implies, teak furniture is made of teak wood, which is a type of tropical hardwood grown in locations like Costa Rica. The golden brown wood contains a hard and waxy oil compound that naturally protects it from the effects of [...]

Before you start to use your clay chiminea (or chimenia), you need to complete two preparation steps. First, you need to seal the outside of the bowl and neck. Second, you need to seal the inside of the firebox with a series of small fires in the bowl of the outdoor fireplace. The guidelines below [...]

As more and more of us create glorious outdoor living spaces, we need to remember that anything we put outside, such as wicker outdoor furniture, needs to be cleaned and cared for.
Whether you have cedar, wrought iron, aluminum, vinyl, or wicker outdoor furniture, it needs to be protected against both the weather and abuse by [...]

Caring for aluminum patio furniture involves very little special attention on your part. In fact, compared with the care involved with wicker or teak furniture, you will find aluminum patio furniture much more user-friendly. This is true even if you leave your chairs and tables exposed to the sun, or susceptible to residue from suntan [...]

One of the most attractive types of tropical hardwoods is teak wood. The wood is used on many marine vessels, as well as on teak patio furniture. Chaise lounges, benches and outdoor dining sets are just three examples of where you can find teak patio furniture around a house. Teak is famous for its natural [...]