Oh man, if patios could talk. I can only imagine the fun stories mine would have to tell. It would probably mention the time I dropped an entire two-liter of ginger ale on the concrete, causing an ale explosion. My kids still won’t let me forget about that. Depending on the time of year, my …
A porch swing adds a certain level of magic to any front porch or patio. In fact, some of my fondest memories involve swinging back and forth on a cool summer evening, hand in hand with my wife. But nothing interrupts a serene moment like that than the creaking of an old porch swing! Since …
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 …
Patio lights can make a world of difference to your outdoor space. They immediately signal to all of your guests that you care about the ambiance of your patio and they make dim, dark spaces usable regardless of the time of day. However, it’s not always obvious how to hang them up (especially if you …
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 …
I’ll go ahead and tell you: acacia wood is one of the best materials to construct patio furniture out of! Hundreds of thousands of people per year purchase outdoor furniture made of acacia wood, and for good reason. However, this isn’t to say that it’s a perfect choice. If you have an acacia chair, pull …
September is here, which can only mean one thing. Once the nights start getting a bit cooler, the trees in your backyard will unleash a hurricane of red, orange, and brown leaves. You’ll do your best to contain them, and armed with your rake I’m sure you’ll get your yard taken care of. But if …
If you leave something outside for long enough, a bird will poop on it. This is an indisputable fact of nature. And let’s be honest: this seems to be doubly true for patios. However, there are steps you can take to reduce how often this kind of disaster happens. So gather around folks, and let …
If you’re here reading this article, you might be in a similar position as I was last spring. Back in March, my family had just purchased a brand new patio heater. For a few nights after, we were feeling beyond joyous. However, we noticed something alarming one morning after a nice evening outside — each …