Many finer homes and businesses feature beautiful indoor and outdoor furniture made from teak. As you shop around for outdoor furniture, you will notice that much of the higher quality pieces are made from teak wood, and for good reason. It is a hard strong durable golden-brown wood, which is both resistant to the elements […]

Genuine or Synthetic? Rattan is closely related to the palm tree and usually grows in South East Asia. As it’s considered to be one of the world’s strongest and most workable woods, it’s ideal for making wicker furniture; wicker being the ancient weaving technique, not the material itself. Although genuine rattan is often favoured aesthetically, […]

Cypress is a popular choice in building, and often seen in outdoor patio furniture. Though classified as a softwood, the wood found in cypress tables is extremely durable and long-lasting. That said, a little elbow grease can go a long way in keeping the original luster and beautifully colored grain of this exotic species looking […]

Investing on expensive items like the latest electronic appliance or brand new car requires thorough planning that involves consideration of the pros and cons, price, quality and other options available before finally deciding. Planning also requires figuring out which type of product you want to get, researching on the possible stores where you can purchase […]

When designing your outdoor patio, deck, or sunroom a necessary accommodation is the purchase of outdoor furniture to complete the ensemble. So that each homeowner can find the ideal style and color suitable for their home, an array of outdoor furnishings are available to choose from. You can customize your furnishings or purchase pre-made designs […]

If you are looking to landscape your backyard, reinvigorate your tired porch or patio, or even create a warm and welcoming living area out of that new deck, you may need some new furniture.  After all what good is having a great place to entertain if your guests don’t feel comfortable while they’re there?  When you need a few chairs to fill […]

The wonderful thing about choosing teak outdoor furniture is that you have such diversity. From chairs to benches to tables and more, teak is the perfect wood for outside entertaining. Grown in tropical rainforests, teak is naturally saturated with oil, making this an extremely durable wood. In addition, teak is strong so you have the […]

Cleaning outdoor furniture becomes a regular task during the warm months when we are using our outdoor living areas more often. There are also plenty of birds around who leave their calling cards in the form of bird droppings on outdoor furniture and fixtures. Prevention is the best way. By putting everything away after use […]

In the world of furniture manufacturing, there are companies that specialize in indoor furniture, outdoor furniture and between the two there is a limited amount of crossover. Outdoor furniture is built differently than the indoor variety, and while you can always use outdoor furniture inside, the opposite is not always the case. If you are […]

Good preservation techniques for outdoor wooden furniture add extra life to them. Unlike metal-bodied exterior furniture, wood exterior furniture tends to be sensitive to moisture, sunlight and cold weather. Manufacturers of them recommend their owners should bring them indoors during winter months and cover them lest they should sag, twist and decay eventually. But, if […]