Any excuse to eat outdoors is a good excuse. There’s a special kind of feeling one gets when they break bread with their loved ones in the great outdoors (even if the great outdoors is actually the backyard). I’m here to tell you that this feeling is amplified and deepened when you throw a glowing …
A few years ago, my wife and I were able to finally purchase our first home. Since then, I’ve been able to outfit my back patio area however I’d like — I’m fortunate enough to have plenty of space. However, not so long ago we lived in a third-floor apartment with a balcony. All of …
Despite my nautical name, I, unfortunately, don’t live by the ocean. However, my wife’s family has a beach house near Nag’s Head and is kind enough to use it every year. It’s beautiful and has a picturesque back deck overlooking the dunes. Naturally, when my in-laws were in the market for a set of new …
When we picture older folks on patios, our mind may conjure up an image of a weathered old grandfather whittling away at a handmade doll in his rocking chair. Or maybe even a sweet, smiling grandmother on a porch swing with her grandson. These are idyllic scenes, but there are many more patio sitting options …
It seems unlikely that you’d find a quality patio furniture set under $200. When you browse the selection of online retailers, so many options can cost thousands of dollars. Is it possible that someone can get a quality set for a fraction of the price? After two pots of coffee and one much-needed power nap, …
Don’t you hate it when you buy something only to have it go on sale just days later? It always feels like such a punch in the gut. There are no guarantees, but you can take steps to minimize the risks of it happening to you again. Making these purchases isn’t a science, but I’m …
Winter is fast approaching, which can mean only one thing. It’s time for yearly patio furniture maintenance rituals. There are many things you can do to protect your furniture from inclement weather. The most bang for your buck comes from simply covering your outdoor furniture! In fact, the Captain recommends buying a patio furniture cover …
When I was younger, I was on the heavier side. In fact, I had many embarrassing situations where I wasn’t sure if a chair would easily/gracefully hold me in. I say this only so you’ll know I understand the anxiety that comes with seeing an outdoor lawn chair and wondering if it was going to …
Ahoy! I’ve been the parent of two small children for a while now, so I understand the sheer terror felt when two-year-olds try to do a flying somersault off the side of a high-backed patio chair. Let’s face it, there’s a separate set of concerns when buying patio furniture for toddlers than there is when …