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Patio Furniture News, December 30

2006-12-30T21:17:00.000-05:00

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THE HOUSING SLUMP'S EFFECT
The Monterey County Herald
Once upon a time, buying a house was just that: You checked out a couple of open houses, filled out piles of paperwork, waited till escrow closed, then moved all your furniture into your house.

Warming up to your garden when, baby, it's cold outside
Seattle Times
You've raked up the last of the leaves to reveal your winter landscape. Dotted with evergreens, textured grasses and a granite sphere dusted...

Rare success in long-distance renovation
International Herald Tribune
Thanks to the skills of a local builder, Susan Jacobs of New York tells a story that is the stuff of householder dreams. She added two rooms totaling 70 square meters, or 750 square feet, a covered patio and a swimming pool to her vacation home in the Dordogne region of southwestern France -- while she worked in New York.

Patio Furniture News, December 20

2006-12-19T12:16:00.000-05:00

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How to make sense of aromas in our lives
St. Petersburg Times
I was sitting on my patio the other day, taking a much deserved break and sniffing my arm. Sniffing my arm, you say? Well, some very good salesman at the mall sold me this lotion that promised to make my skin soft and the aroma was to calm me down.

The artful house
Austin American-Statesman
From wood to stone to metal — an artisan's touch isn't out of reach for Central Texans.

Summer love for plants
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
... is a tricky time to be away from home - for dedicated ... in the bathroom, kitchen or on a sheltered outdoor porch or patio. ... If you are leaving your garden to a ...

Patio Furniture News, December 17

2006-12-17T12:13:00.000-05:00

The feel of history: Owners, architectural antiques give new mansion instant patina
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Standing in the great room, your head in the shadow of century-old beams, hand on the massive fireplace's hand-carved mantel, it's easy to forget this house was built just 11 years ago.

Warming up to your garden when, baby, it's cold outside
Seattle Times
You've raked up the last of the leaves to reveal your winter landscape. Dotted with evergreens, textured grasses and a granite sphere dusted...

The artful house
Austin American-Statesman
From wood to stone to metal — an artisan's touch isn't out of reach for Central Texans.

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'Kind of Trendy'
Press-Enterprise (subscription) - Riverside,CA,USA
... It will also feature a wraparound patio, live music and a full range of ... and JD Myers, as well as La Belle Maison, selling home and garden décor, which ...

Patio Furniture News, December 03

2006-12-03T14:22:00.000-05:00

Fireplace sales heating up
The Times of Northwest Indiana
Fireplaces and stoves may be making a comeback as a major source of home heating, as higher energy prices and advancements in technology make them a more attractive alternative, or supplement, to a central furnace that heats a whole house.

Entrepreneurs show creativity at annual holiday craft fairs
The Missoulian - Missoula,MT,USA
... extra income, never venturing too far from his home in Hamilton ... wooden benches will go perfectly on the patio they just ... This is kind of a flower garden - if you ...

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A little bit of everything
Corvallis Gazette Times
In 1989, Corvallis resident Doug Eaton decided he was ready for a change, and began exploring the local real estate market. He brought his father, Robert, with him, and the two drove around historic neighborhoods, looking for available houses.

Patio Furniture News, November 30

2006-11-30T21:47:00.000-05:00

Move in time for Christmas
York Press - York,UK
... is mainly laid to lawn, with a patio area, shrubs ... There is a rear garden which is mainly paved with ... Move Anscombs has a newly-built four-bedroom family home. ...

Meet the artists
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
STEPHEN CAPIZ, painter A wooden horse's head is not what you'd expect to find in an artist's studio. But this is Stephen Capiz's studio, and he has always been fascinated with "found objects." He grew up near a dump in St. Paul and used to pick up items he found there, take them home and use them to create sculptures. His father referred to his abstract pieces as "Bonche de Yonke," Spanglish for

Stringing up the lights
Town Online
Iwent home early Wednesday and did the unthinkable. I started taking the Christmas decorations down from the attic. I put the Santas, Rudolph and the Christmas tree lights in the windows. I put the reindeer out.

Help! (Cover Story)
City Pages
Stephanie and Kelly Kinnunen didn't quit their jobs, sell off their worldly possessions, and move into a motel in order to launch a new magazine about patio furniture.

For holiday gifts, why not give art forgeries?
Orlando Sentinel - Orlando,FL,USA
... casual meals, or for the back yard or patio to hold everything from cold drinks to garden tools. ... Debbie Travis' House to Home column is produced by Debbie ...

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Patio Furniture News, November 26

2006-11-26T11:15:00.000-05:00

City living looks up, out
Akron Beacon Journal
Developer Joel Testa stood on the roof of the new Northside Lofts and looked toward Main Street in the distance. ``It really gives you a whole different feeling for the city,'' he said, gesturing across Martin Luther King Boulevard toward an urban canyon lined with a mix of century-old buildings and newer construction and dotted with landscaped traffic islands.

Castoffs of the rich and famous
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
... passed on a hibachi and a roll of garden fencing. ... Jumbles of metal waste - such as patio sets too well ... Pitkin County is home to just fewer than 15,000 residents ...

Modern-day forgeries make gifts crackle
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada

Playing with fire
Carroll County Online
A fire pit can provide a warm gathering point on crisp fall evenings. Jan Flora of Westminster, who received a fire pit as a Christmas present three years ago, uses hers into late fall.
... casual meals, or for the backyard or patio to hold everything from cold drinks to garden tools. ... Debbie Travis' House to Home column is produced by Debbie ...

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Patio Furniture News, November 18

2006-11-18T17:09:00.000-05:00

Playing with fire
Carroll County Online
A fire pit can provide a warm gathering point on crisp fall evenings. Jan Flora of Westminster, who received a fire pit as a Christmas present three years ago, uses hers into late fall.

Kitchen now in sync after a few tweaks and updates
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
Project: A kitchen in Chaska. Positives: Spacious, lots of natural light and an attached deck. Negatives: Poor furniture placement and dated cabinets and light fixtures. This large eat-in kitchen offered plenty of open space, but the room felt lopsided and out of proportion compared with the rest of the house. "The flow between the kitchen and adjoining living room felt very out of sync. Even

Household Hints
The Times of Northwest Indiana Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:37 PM PST
Winter is soon approaching and it's very important for homeowners and renters to begin winterizing their homes. Robin Wilson, CEO of Robin Wilson Home and home/efficiency expert, is quickly becoming known as the "renovation/efficiency queen."

Fill your porch or patio with plants on a small scale
Home News Tribune
Small plants are adorable. They're like every mother's secret dream — a child who never grows up into a gangly and unruly teenager.

Eco-friendly is not ho-hum
The Olympian
DALLAS - Whitney "Anna" Walker repaints rooms as casually as some women swap out handbags. "Miyoga Ginger" is the blue-purple shade du jour coating the walls of her Dallas living room on this particular afternoon.

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Patio Furniture News, November 11

2006-11-11T20:25:00.000-05:00

Household Hints
The Times of Northwest Indiana Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:58 PM PST
Winter is soon approaching and it's very important for homeowners and renters to begin winterizing their homes. Robin Wilson, CEO of Robin Wilson Home and home/efficiency expert, is quickly becoming known as the "renovation/efficiency queen."

Winterize Your World: Proper garden care will help ensure May's flowers
Southwest Iowa News - Nov 10 10:26 PM
Investing time in the garden this fall will help ensure vibrant spring growth, according to Rashelle Matthiesen-Anderson with Iowa State University's Plant Disease Clinic.

Beyond a patio: Taking the living room outdoors
Denver Post - Nov 01 5:51 PM
Whatever you do, don't call it a patio. The word patio is so yesterday, so

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Patio Furniture News, November 07

2006-11-07T21:19:00.000-05:00

Household Hints
The Times of Northwest Indiana Sat, 04 Nov 2006 10:26 PM PST
Winter is soon approaching and it's very important for homeowners and renters to begin winterizing their homes. Robin Wilson, CEO of Robin Wilson Home and home/efficiency expert, is quickly becoming known as the "renovation/efficiency queen."

Preparing your home for winter
Winchester Sun - Nov 01 8:37 AM
With the winter months fast approaching, it is important to start preparing your home for the cold weather. Home maintenance and repairs should be done year-round as needed, but there are some things you should inspect in early fall to ensure that your home is ready for winter.

Undercover work
Albany Democrat-Herald - Oct 20 10:47 PM
Joe and Virginia Logan are more outdoor people than indoor. It’s where they like to spend their time. In fact, they say they use their outdoor living space for dining, lounging and entertaining at least four times a week — year round!

Fire pits keep patios comfortable
El Paso Times - Oct 18 11:17 PM
The arrival of colder weather in El Paso never quite means the end of outdoor entertaining. For many homeowners, the winter weather is just what they were waiting for, as they bring out the firewood and get warm embers going in fire pits or patio chimeneas.

remodel behavior
Pioneer Press - Oct 10 1:01 AM
It was when JoLynn Johnson of Crystal Kitchen Center was knocking on doors in a Deephaven cul de sac — seeking permission from her client's neighbors to put home tour signs up, as required by city ordinance — that she wondered if it was worth it.

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Patio Furniture News, November 2006

2006-11-03T16:30:00.000-05:00

Room with a view
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Thu, 02 Nov 2006 0:08 AM PST
When Tim and Megan Eggena built their home on Lake Harding four years ago, they knew that their favorite room in the house would have crisp outdoor air for two of its walls.

Maintenance helps protect your home and yard from pests, mold and weather
Rapid City Journal Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:25 PM PST
require special maintenance tasks inside and outside your house and in the yard and garden. Bill Keck, Pennington County Extension horticulture educator, said one of the most neglected tasks in the fall is watering trees and shrubs until the ground freezes.

Preparing your home for winter
Winchester Sun Wed, 01 Nov 2006 8:43 AM PST
With the winter months fast approaching, it is important to start preparing your home for the cold weather. Home maintenance and repairs should be done year-round as needed, but there are some things you should inspect in early fall to ensure that your home is ready for winter.

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Patio Furniture News, July 29

2006-07-30T12:02:00.000-04:00

Funky, chic redesign brings golfer's living room up to par
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
... So I replaced the windows with sliding patio doors and two dummy drapery ... Interior decorator Candice Olson is host of Home & Garden Television's "Divine Design ...

Decorating your patio for outdoor enjoyment
Napa Valley Register - Napa,CA,USA
... a back wall, a rose trellis, a garden bench or ... space into three areas: 1. Place your outdoor eating area closest to the door to your home for convenience. ...

The bold look of bamboo: Going natural in your home and garden has ...
King County Journal - Bellevue,WA,USA
... the perfect solution for small outdoor spaces, such as ... Bamboo Gardens features garden ornaments and structures as ... few weeks at Kirkland's Costco Home Store and ...

I am interested in building a sturdy outdoor clothesline. How do I ...
Boston Globe - United States
... this will be easy. How can I clean my rusty wrought-iron outdoor furniture and protect it from the weather? Light rust can be removed ...

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Patio Furniture, July 16

2006-07-16T19:01:00.000-04:00

Get all decked out
Staunton News Leader - Staunton,VA,USA
... Pop some toss pillows on your outdoor furniture. Don't be afraid to raid your living room for accent pillows, accessories and more ...

How to care for outdoor furniture
Houston Chronicle - United States
By TERRI SAPIENZA. Taking small steps to properly maintain your outdoor furniture will help prolong its life and enable you to enjoy it year after year. ...

Outdoor living is 'in'
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
The blurring of the indoor/outdoor living boundaries doesn't signal the end of cheap plastic patio furniture - for some people, parsimony will always triumph ...

Furniture tips to keep you sitting pretty
Seattle Times - United States
... Pull patio furniture into a covered area to prevent metal from rusting and to protect wood and fabrics from dirt and mold. During ...

A rug where it's OK to let muddy dogs lie
Chicago Tribune - United States
... rug was nearly identical to SmithAndHawken.com's Patio Rug, which ... up a bone from a wet spot in the garden. ... sells 60,000 rugs online and has a home page logo ...

Out with the old, in with the old
Lake Oswego Review - Lake Oswego,Oregon,USA
... While usually homeowners bring in chairs and couches for a facelift, sometimes just freshening up outdoor furniture or pillows can transform a living space ...

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Patio Furniture News, July 09

2006-07-09T21:53:00.000-04:00

Domestic Goddess
Seattle Times - United States
... How does your garden glow? Richly with a Hedge Row illuminated patio umbrella ... little glass sculptures are a classic staple at Egbert's Home Furniture, which has ...

Outdoor rugs are hitting the deck, patio
Quad City Times - Davenport,IA,USA
... They've been very popular, says Fred Tarkington, with Mr. T's Patio in Nashville ... that work with a lot of different kinds and colors of outdoor furniture. ...

Design Chat
Helena Independent Record - Helena,MT,USA
... outdoor room. Patio furniture has come a long way in the last couple of years; fabrics are waterproof and fade-resistant. You can ...

HOME FRONT
Orlando Sentinel - Orlando,FL,USA
... Outdoor living used to mean putting up with woven plastic fabric and pieces that screamed "patio furniture." The Tahoe collection of outdoor window dressings ...

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Patio Furniture News, July 06

2006-07-06T19:03:00.000-04:00

Gardens Become The New Living Rooms
Chief Engineer - Crestwood,IL,USA
... Plants. Fish. Birds.". Others see garden rooms as seasonal extensions of their home's interior. ... "By turning a small (outdoor) area into something ...

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2006-07-05T20:18:00.000-04:00

Home owners turning outdoor areas into retreats
Jasper Newsboy - Texas, USA
... Homeowners have a wide range of accessories available to decorate their outdoor kitchens as well, from durable easy-tocare for furniture, sculptures and ...

3 On Your Side: Patio Furniture Cleanup
CBS 3 Philadelphia
Getting ready for your first outdoor get-together but your patio furniture and deck took a beating this winter? 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan says before the guests come over, a quick and easy clean-up is necessary.

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Patio Furniture News - July 4

2006-07-04T23:00:00.000-04:00

How To Keep Backyard Items Clean
WJACtv.com - Johnstown,PA,USA
... Now, how about your outdoor furniture? Good Housekeeping tested three specialty cleaners and found that CLR Outdoor Furniture Cleaner cleaned up the best. ...

People, activities and even furniture are spilling outdoors
Lincoln Journal Star - Lincoln,NE,USA
... end outdoor furniture, gigantic grills and coordinated accessories to go with them. Whether you are on a budget or not, the backyard and deck or patio can be a ...

OUT is IN: Outdoor kitchens
Richmond Times Dispatch - Richmond,VA,USA
... vice president of Southern Hearth & Patio, said many ... your home you can have outside your home," said Lisa ... said Kathy Traylor, manager of the garden center at ...

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Patio Furniture News, July 03

2006-07-03T17:54:00.000-04:00

Get a comfy outdoor climate in three easy steps
Providence Journal (subscription) - Providence,RI,USA
By LOYD ZISK / Special Contributor. You love your new patio furniture, outdoor cushions and beautifully planted containers. The grill ...

Turning life inside out
Times Herald-Record - Middletown,NY,USA
... If you hit the seasonal section of these stores, you'll find the usual outdoor furniture and gardening accessories. But look further ...

How to care for outdoor furniture
Belleville News-Democrat - Belleville,IL,USA
... In heavy storms, pull patio furniture into a covered area to prevent metal from rusting and wood and fabrics from dirt and mold. ...

All decked out
Pioneer Press - St. Paul,MN,USA
... popular. Consumers want to dress up their decks with upscale outdoor furniture, for the look of an outdoor living room. Hot ...

High-tech style goes outdoors
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
... looks as if it were plucked from a timeless English garden. ... A Ralph Lauren outdoor-fabric collection is starting to show ... Looking for a newly constructed home? ...

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Patio Furniture News, July 01

2006-07-01T11:12:00.000-04:00

Discovered | Patios of the past
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA
Now that our backyards have been scaled up a notch and become outdoor rooms, there's never been so much patio furniture on the market. ...

Cooking Without Walls
Popular Mechanics - USA
... Planning that space is a considerable job--this is a lot more complicated than simply rearranging the patio furniture before your next cookout. ...

Cabin fever in the North County
San Luis Obispo Tribune - San Luis Obispo,CA,USA
... to a Mexican-style interior through the garden room an ... The center of home is the living room, a ... Despite the outdoor atmosphere the windows bring, the home ...

OUT is IN: Outdoor kitchens
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Tom and Lori Shaefer practically live in the outdoor entertainment zone they created at their Chesdin Landing home. Amenities range from a rotisserie and smoker to cable TV to a bar with a drink machine.

Angle Of Repose
Hartford Courant
Summer's Iconic Chair - The Adirondack - Invites Relaxation When they made their debut more than a century ago, Adirondack chairs were built of hemlock and painted a dark green or brown. But even as change has come to their basic design, so too have new materials and colors found their way into this American classic.

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Patio Furniture News, June 30

2006-06-29T21:18:00.000-04:00

Backyard party turns house inside out
Newark Star Ledger - NJ, USA
... Build around your outdoor furniture, incorporating a great bench or swing. Mix in folding chairs and make them comfy with pillows. ...

Don't Sweat Outdoor Entertaining
ABC7Chicago.com - IL, USA
... Nothing ruins an outdoor party quicker than sunburn or bug bites. ... beyond, including gardening supplies, appliances, house wares, furniture, bedding, accessories ...

To Care for Outdoor Furniture
Washington Post - United States
... conditions don't exactly encourage thoughts of spending time outdoors, keep in mind that while you are inside staying dry, your patio furniture is outside ...

Fire up your grill
... New grills and patio furniture are furniture are at grills and patio furniture are at stake along with the distinction of top backyard chef. ...

Mail Tribune - Medford,OR,USA

Behind the garden gate
Athlone Advertiser - Athlone,Co. Westmeath,Ireland
... plant is vigorous and worthy of a home in any ... of wooden/rustic fences, freshly painted garden furniture, summer rain ... in style, the arrival of the outdoor season ...

One Outdoor Space: Two Fabric Makeovers
Better Homes and Gardens - USA
Have you every wondered how to spruce up a plain outdoor living area? ... To soften the hard lines of our classic garden furniture (center photo), fabric designer ...

AROUND THE HOUSE | Keep interior furniture indoors
Kansas City Star - MO,USA
... You can put them on a deck or patio in good weather, but they will survive only if you take them in at night and whenever rains come.

Patio Furniture News, June 29

2006-06-29T21:00:00.000-04:00

Backyard party turns house inside out
Newark Star Ledger - NJ, USA
... Build around your outdoor furniture, incorporating a great bench or swing. Mix in folding chairs and make them comfy with pillows. ...

Don't Sweat Outdoor Entertaining
ABC7Chicago.com - IL, USA
... Nothing ruins an outdoor party quicker than sunburn or bug bites. ... beyond, including gardening supplies, appliances, house wares, furniture, bedding, accessories ...

To Care for Outdoor Furniture
Washington Post - United States
... conditions don't exactly encourage thoughts of spending time outdoors, keep in mind that while you are inside staying dry, your patio furniture is outside ...

Fire up your grill
Mail Tribune - Medford,OR,USA

Behind the garden gate
Athlone Advertiser - Athlone,Co. Westmeath,Ireland
... plant is vigorous and worthy of a home in any ... of wooden/rustic fences, freshly painted garden furniture, summer rain ... in style, the arrival of the outdoor season ...

One Outdoor Space: Two Fabric Makeovers
Better Homes and Gardens - USA
Have you every wondered how to spruce up a plain outdoor living area? ... To soften the hard lines of our classic garden furniture (center photo), fabric designer ...

... New grills and patio furniture are furniture are at grills and patio furniture are at stake along with the distinction of top backyard chef. ...

AROUND THE HOUSE | Keep interior furniture indoors
Kansas City Star - MO,USA
... You can put them on a deck or patio in good weather, but they will survive only if you take them in at night and whenever rains come.

Patio Furniture News, June 26

2006-06-26T21:52:00.000-04:00

Give your home a grand entrance
Porterville Recorder - Porterville,CA,USA
... make a note to air out your home, have the ... your foyer is spacious enough to accommodate furniture, try using ... Or, put an outdoor garden bench, a church pew or a ...

Woodworkers build reputation on custom quality
Port Townsend Leader - Port Townsend,WA,USA
... To fill in the gaps between some of his projects, he spent time writing a book aimed at do-it-yourselfers who want to build their own outdoor furniture. ...

Patio Furniture News, June 25

2006-06-25T20:32:00.000-04:00

The grate outdoors
Kentucky.com - Lexington,KY,USA
... Today's outdoor room brings the indoors to the outdoors -- a virtual family entertainment center complete with furniture, kitchens, fireplaces, televisions ...

OUTDOOR DELIGHTS
Baltimore Sun - United States
... geraniums and pink impatiens in stone urns, black wrought-iron furniture and umbrella ... Flowers and lots of shade make its outdoor seating more appealing than ...

Outdoor Entertaining
TheCelebrityCafe.com - Valley Stream,NY,USA
... The first is a Patio Furniture Cleaner but if you read the instructions it will clean anything made of resin, wicker, wood, plastic, canvas rattan and metal. ...

Summer reflections
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
... vacation, bring the world to your home with accessories ... Garden indoors by draping flowery print fabrics over chairs ... or chest, repaint it in an outdoor green and ...

Backyard bliss
Rocky Mountain News
This time of year, many backyards feel about as inviting as Death Valley. The grass is the color and consistency of hay, and after a long day of work, the last thing you feel like doing is feeding, seeding, watering and praying for it to green up.

Let the SUNSHINE in
Daily Record
Gone are the summer days under a rusty tin roof in a creaky (albeit charming) porch swing, surrounded by patched screens. Today's trendy sunrooms, solariums and conservatories are definitely not just screened-in porches.

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Patio Furniture News, June 24

2006-06-24T13:30:00.000-04:00

Indoor comfort moves outdoors
SunHerald.com - Biloxi,MS,USA
... They can be as simple as a small area bordered by plants and perhaps a beautiful entryway, or they can include outdoor furniture and fixtures. ...

Furniture helps spice up patios
SunHerald.com - Biloxi,MS,USA
... "Cast aluminum is what people want now," said Carolyn Braden, owner of Carolyn's Patio Furniture in Gulfport. "The high-backed aluminum ...

Costco explores furniture, home-installation businesses
MarketWatch - USA
... The store also has a better selection of high-definition televisions and has allotted more space for outdoor equipment and patio furniture. ...

Bring the inside out
commercialappeal.com (subscription) - Memphis,TN,USA
... interior designer Freddie Young, in her patio/garden area ... up the brick patio at their East Memphis home. ... there's no difference in decorating an outdoor room and ...

Outdoor dress-up
The Philadelphia Inquirer
The little details are essential - every good decorator knows this. Great mirrors, dynamic artwork, that quirky arrangement of objects on a mantel are what bring a room to life.

Furniture helps spice up patios
The Biloxi Sun Herald
With so many patio sets available in a range of sizes and prices - and with exciting new bells and whistles - the outdoor chef will want to find a setting to show off those steaks, chicken and fun, fruity drinks.

A new backyard patio could come together in a snap
Orange County Register
Design Notes column

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Patio Furniture News, June 21

2006-06-21T20:21:00.000-04:00

The room planners: How to make the most of your patio
Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom
... your patio area feel part of the home. ... If your prime patio activities are eating and ... Avoid plastic garden furniture whenever possible - it inevitably looks ...

When a gardener attacks your yard, just sit back and watch by Joy Stephenson
Navasota Examiner
My yard is under attack. It isn't insects, dogs or worms. It is an inside job. A family member bent on making the lawn look like the gardens of Buckingham Palace.

Patio Furniture News, June 20

2006-06-20T21:32:00.000-04:00

16 Outdoor Decorating Ideas for Under $50
abc11tv.com - Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville,NC,USA
... In fact, the brighter the pillows the less likely you are to notice the small nicks and signs of age on your outdoor furniture. ...

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Patio Furniture News, June 19

2006-06-19T19:20:00.000-04:00

Suntyme Casual Living Products debuts outdoor lighting division
Casual Living - High Point,NC,USA
... Due to the positive market response of Suntyme's patented award-winning designs, a direct bridge between the outdoor furniture and lighting industries was just ...

GENERAL DYNAMICS WINS WORK
London Free Press - Canada
... of the city limits, having an outdoor space to ... Also contributing to the garden project were Ellis Don ... Steel, in business since 1962, supplies Home Depot and Wal ...

Outdoor rugs turn patios into rooms
Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier
By MELODY PARKER, Courier Arts / Special Sections Editor and KRT Several years ago, I purchased a woven natural-fiber rug with a pretty design. It stank.

Patio Furniture News, June 18

2006-06-17T19:54:00.000-04:00

Like rooms without roofs
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader - Wilkes Barre,PA,USA
Kathy Marks-Petetit can't begin to express the importance of having a meal outdoors. It's a matter of escape,says the owner of the Park Avenue Mansion, a bed and breakfast in St. Louis. So she and her husband, Mike, created outdoor living, dining and entertainment spaces so that their guests feel as if their rooms extend outdoors.

Dress soft and breezy for summer
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
... Even when you're a dozen storeys up in an urban home, a wicker chaise or ... The key to making outdoor garden furniture suitable for both the patio and more ...

Cashing in on Home Improvements
Ridgecrest Daily Independent
(ARA) - Depending on who you listen to, the burst of the housing bubble is either imminent or somewhere down the road. But all financial and real estate experts agree that it is inevitable.

The great updoorsOutdoor pleasures
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
... The Forest Hill by the Goldman Group will have a 3,000-square-foot, Miami-style patio with outdoor furniture, landscaping and indoor-outdoor whirlpool ...

The Obelisk
Luxist - Santa Monica,CA,USA
Part sculpture, part furniture, the Obelisk is an entire outdoor collection that stacks neatly up into one piece - unlike the vast majority of lawn furniture ...

Fishers' circle produces a real ding-dong
The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
... This was not a call about some garden-variety burglary ... in St Georges Road, including the home of former ... this year Brian Forshaw placed outdoor furniture on the ...

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Patio Furniture News, June 17

2006-06-17T10:30:00.000-04:00

NORMAN WINTER: Recycled items impress visitors to a home garden
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal - Tupelo,MS,USA
... There is a special outdoor room called Margaritaville ... be the five old white columns lining Rhonda's newest garden. These columns from an old home give a ghostly ...

Patio Furniture News, June 16

2006-06-16T20:19:00.000-04:00

THE JOY OF LIVING OUTDOORS: Ferndale landscapers create woodland ...
Detroit Free Press - United States
... plantings make it look like "a man-made patio plopped down in the ... Their design advice: Take cues from a home's exterior style when designing the garden. ...

Younger homeowners seek low-maintenance landscapes
Macon Telegraph - Macon,GA,USA
... "That's our home central in ... They're buying the outdoor grill, firepit, the comfy chairs to ... Consumer spending on do-it-yourself lawn and garden products peaked ...

Bring Great Design To The Great Outdoors
WRAL.com - Raleigh,NC,USA
... reading lifestyle magazines or thumbing through home decorating catalogs ... Choose an English garden-inspired floral or a classic ... it's a deck or a patio, opens up ...

Can you give me some tips on weatherproofing wicker furniture?
Boston Globe
Wicker -- the inner stem, or reed, of the rattan plant -- looks great outdoors, but it's susceptible to heat and sunlight, which dry out the natural fibers and make wicker brittle. Once it dries out, wicker may simply fall apart. Rain and dew also take their toll.

Patio Furniture News, June 13

2006-06-13T19:51:00.000-04:00

A place for everything, everything finds a place
The Philadelphia Inquirer Mon, 12 Jun 2006 0:28 AM PDT
Opening the door to Helena and Douglas Earp's home is like opening the lid of a treasure chest. There's a water fountain in the kitchen that gets much use and a barber's chair in the living room that, presumably, does not. A once-discarded mirror in the dining room has become a mantle that holds photos of beloved relatives, and comfortable furniture in the sunroom at any given moment holds some

Idea House to open in Bryan
The Bryan-College Station Eagle Sun, 11 Jun 2006 5:56 AM PDT
The pillows are fluffed, counters wiped down and lawn manicured to perfection. Next Saturday, the first guests will visit Southern Living magazine's Idea House in Bryan. The home will show off innovative architecture and interior design inspired by the Lone Star State.

Smith & Hawken sows seeds inside, outside its stores
Charlotte Business Journal - Charlotte,NC,USA
... Co.'s expansion plan for the upscale garden and patio ... been: an idealized vision of aspirational, outdoor living. ... inside the house with its upscale Home concept ...

Outside becomes a real living room
Orlando Sentinel - Orlando,FL,USA
... "Outdoor living is a lifestyle, not just a hobby.". ... Ford, Pa., which specializes in the garden industry, believes ... they learned the joy of entertaining at home. ...
... foot of the Downs, and then drive to the farmhouse which was, from 1916, the home of Bloomsbury ... Beyond is the garden, exquisite outdoor rooms with ...

Extraordinary Arbors above and beyond
The Columbian - Vancouver,WA,USA
... want to spend on maintaining their outdoor structures when ... or elaborate, Dokken advises every home gardener include at least one garden structure in ...

Patio Furniture News, Jun 11

2006-06-11T21:23:00.000-04:00

Outside becomes a real living room
Orlando Sentinel - Orlando,FL,USA
... "Outdoor living is a lifestyle, not just a hobby.". ... Ford, Pa., which specializes in the garden industry, believes ... they learned the joy of entertaining at home. ...

Younger homeowners seek low-maintenance landscapes
nwitimes.com - Munster,IN,USA
... year Americans spent $35.2 billion on lawn and garden products and ... "That's our home central in ... They're buying the outdoor grill, firepit, the comfy chairs to ...

Store aims to make a house a home
Bury Free Press - Bury St. Edmunds,England,UK
... just around the corner, Godfrey Home, Garden & Leisure ... provide practical advice for home improvement, gardening ... range of barbecues and outdoor furniture for al ...

Extraordinary Arbors above and beyond
The Columbian - Vancouver,WA,USA
... want to spend on maintaining their outdoor structures when ... or elaborate, Dokken advises every home gardener include at least one garden structure in ...

Harmonious horticulture
DetNews.com - Detroit,MI,USA
... "Our goal was to integrate the house and gardens for a harmonious indoor/outdoor whole in the Japanese fashion.". ... Over all, the home and garden have stood ...

Patio Furniture News, June 10

2006-06-10T12:08:00.000-04:00

Small garden designs, big impact
Toronto Star, Canada
... The walls can be as long as 80 feet or fill a tiny patio space. ... Wayne Renaud of Renaud-Webber Home and Garden Design Consultants had never designed a ...

Read this Home and Garden - Patio Furniture story here

Brightening the Backyard
Waterloo Record, Canada
... and highlight the best features of your home and garden ... lot of time on a covered outdoor patio, outdoor chandeliers ... add beauty to your lawn and garden, but let ...

Read this Home and Garden - Patio Furniture story here.

Indoor rooms make a steady migration to the patio
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC
... the possibility of extending a home's square footage into ... "I like to call them garden houses," Chapman ... Patio furniture design is much more serious, stylish and ...

Read this story here.

Outdoor Living: Creating a Personal Oasis
7Online.com, NY
... you a "t-shirt and flip flops" or "garden party" type ... the inside to the outside of your home that could ... At the very least, purchase a patio umbrella for shade ...

Read this story here.

PATIO FURNITURE INTERNET BUYER'S GUIDE, Volume 3: Price vs. Value

2006-04-01T18:10:00.000-05:00

When looking for Patio Furniture on the Internet, it is natural to gravitate towards the Patio Furniture in your category that is priced the lowest. But did you know that lower priced Patio Furniture can actually cost you more in the long run? Cheap Patio Furniture is often poorly constructed from inferior wood. It simply will not last and will have to be replaced sooner than you think. If it doesn't last and has to be replaced, then you really haven't saved money, have you? A better strategy when shopping for Patio Furniture online is to look for the best value - that is the best price relative to quality of the wood, craftsmanship, and design.

Many woods are used to manufacture Adirondack-styled Patio Furniture. Two of the most common are Pine and Cedar. Generally, Pine is cheaper. But is it a better value? Not in my opinion. Pine is a soft wood that dents very easily so it quickly loses it's aesthetic appeal. In contrast, Cedar is very strong and won't dent, bow, sag, crack or check. It is by far superior to Pine which also cracks easily. So, is Cedar a better value then? Generally yes, but not always.

Although Cedar is a superior wood for making Patio Furniture, not all Patio Furniture is constructed from only the best Cedar. Some manufacturer's use Cedar that frankly should have been discarded. It is blotchy, rough, irregular, and knotted and, yes, it's cheaper. In contrast, at GoCedar.com, we use ONLY the best choice clear Western Red Cedar to make our Patio Furniture. Our natural, unfinished Cedar Patio Furniture has a glowing palette of warm honey tones that is simply gorgeous. And our prices are very competitive. Now that's value!

In addition to grade of Cedar wood, consider how the Patio Furniture is made. Handmade Patio Furniture that is constructed by experienced craftsman is generally better made furniture than the alternative machine made peices. For example, at GoCedar.com, our master craftsman have engineered each component part to snuggly fit it's complement part. The result is solid and strong Patio Furniture. Frankly, it's very well made and it lasts. In contrast, I recently visited a local store that sells relatively low priced Patio Furniture. I sat in the cheap Cedar Airondack Chair and it wobbled! It was a great price but a terrible value. No sale.

Finally, when determining your price/value options, consider how the furniture is designed. Is it aesthetically pleasing? Are all of the component parts in proportion? Some Adirondack chairs, for example, are made far too big. Other chairs have backs that are way out of proportion to the legs and arms. A lot of furniture being sold is rough with uneven tones and wood quality. Frankly, it looks awful. At GoCedar.com, we put a lot of emphasis on design. Our Patio Furniture is not only well made, it also looks great! It's important, don't you agree?

Getting value for your Patio Furniture dollar is not only a function of price. Your best value Patio Furniture is well made, strong and sturdy, looks great, and, of course, is priced right!

Patio Furniture Internet Buyer's Guide, Volume 2: The Where and the Who

2006-03-18T14:50:00.000-05:00

Ever been to a Patio Furniture webstore where the contact info is vague and general? You have no idea of the physical location of the patio furniture retailer's office, there is no e-mail address or at best a generic one, there are no names other than "customer service", and there is no telephone number. Does this make you think twice about buying from that Patio Furniture store? It should!

Take physical location. Why is it important that you know where a Patio Furniture retailer's office is located? Aside from issues like shipping time and potential import duties (there are none on Cedar Patio Furniture shipped between Canada and the U.S.), location helps establish the legitimacy of a Retailer and your ability to hold a Retailer accountable. Wouldn't you feel more confident ordering from a Patio Furniture Retailer located on the North American continent that one operating out of an Eastern Block Country? Of course, you would. North American (particularly American and Canadian) Internet Retailers are subject to government regulations that may not exist overseas. At Gocedar.com, we are proud to be a North American Patio Furniture Retailer and our physical address is posted prominently on our site. We want our customers to feel confident about doing business with us.

An e-mail address can also increase (or erode) your pre-purchase confidence level. Most Patio Furniture Retail sites display their e-mail address as something like Customer Service @ SiteName dot com. And there's really nothing wrong with that except you really don't know who you are e-mailing. Generic e-mail addresses are generally set up to "forward" to an actual e-mail. It is the internet equivalent of sending mail to a P.O. Box as opposed to an actual Physical Address. The problem with this is that generic e-mail addresses can be used by shady operators who want to hide their true identity. At GoCedar.com, we post our REAL e-mail address and the full name of the person to contact. It's important!

Finally, the lack of a telephone number can be another red flag. Why would a Patio Furniture retailer not offer you the choice to contact him directly if that was your choice? It doesn't necessarily mean that the retailer is not legit but you should check them out further before proceeding with a purchase. At GoCedar.com, we've posted our telephone number all over the site. The owner has had this telephone number for 16 years. We prefer that our customers e-mail us as a first option but we understand that some Patio Furniture buyers want to talk to a live person.

Ultimately, it's not about a telephone number, the physical location, or the e-mail address, it's about confidence in the legitimacy of the Patio Furniture retailer. Knowing who you are buying Patio Furniture from can be as important as the product itself. With these tips in mind, check the "Contact Info" and "About Us" pages on the retail site, and proceed with your Patio Furniture purchase with confidence!

Patio Furniture Internet Buyer's Guide, Volume 1: Safe Purchasing

2006-02-16T15:36:00.000-05:00

This is Volume 1 in a series that discusses issues of interest to Internet buyers of Cedar Patio Furniture. In this first installment, we discuss how to ensure that your purchase is safe and secure and your information is protected.

When purchasing patio furniture online, you generally have 2 payment options: 1) Purchasing directly from the webstore or, 2) using PayPal (or other third party payment processor). Each has it's advantages and disadvantages.

Buying directly from the webstore is generally faster and easier if do not already have a PayPal account. Here are 2 tips to ensure that your Visa or Mastercard purchase is stress free:
1) Make sure that the Patio Furniture Retailer uses SSL Technology (or something comparable) - this provides a secure platform for your credit card purchase and, 2) Look for a written guarantee from the retailer that your Patio Furniture purchase is 100% secure. The "About Us" or "FAQ" page on most legitimate Patio Furniture websites will provide this information. If you are not sure, contact the Patio Furniture retailer and ask.

It is important to realize when purchasing Patio Furniture using your Visa or Mastercard directly from a Webstore that most credit card companies offer automatic "protection" (at no cost to you) if a credit charge in fact has not been authorized by you. Call your Credit Card Company and get the facts.

In addition, it is a myth that all webstores from whom you have purchased store your credit card information in their database and are able to use it at will. For example, my Patio Furniture site, http://www.GoCedar.com has absolutely no access to your credit card information even when you purchase directly from us. Your credit card information is transmitted over a secure platform directly to the merchant bank and is stored ONLY on their servers. We cannot access it even if we tried.

For additional protection when purchasing Patio Furniture online, you could use a third party "payment processor" like PayPal. Paypal enables you to keep your financial information private from a Patio Furniture retailer but still make a purchase from their site (of course, the Retailer must offer PayPal as an option). The only downside with PayPal is that you must first set up an account with them in order to use their service. It is relatively painless but it does take a day or so for the account to be approved. For more information, visit www.PayPal.com.

How to Find and Work With a Porch Swing Contractor to Install the Porch Swing of Your Dreams

2005-07-02T13:44:00.000-04:00

You've found a great Porch Swing and you know exactly where you want to put it, and it's not on the Porch. If you're a Do-it-Yourselfer, no problem. All you have to do now is build a Porch Swing support on your chosen spot and hang the swing. But what if you don't have the first idea how to build a Porch Swing support or couldn't build one if you did. Then you'll need to hire a Porch Swing contractor.

Finding a contractor to build a Porch Swing support and install your Porch Swing is not as easy at it appears. It's not as if you can go to the yellow pages and look up "Porch Swing contractors". Instead, you'll have to find a carpenter or general handiman who works by the hour and who is willing and able to do the job.

Finding a carpenter can be easy enough. But how do you find one who has the required knowledge and experience? The yellow pages is a good place to start. Look for carpenters who specialize in small jobs. Narrow down your list to approximately five. And start calling.

When you call, ask the potential Porch Swing contractor about his knowledge and experience in building Porch Swing supports from scratch and whether he's ever installed a Porch Swing. Hiring a person with specialized "know how" is crucial.

Porch Swings are a functional Patio Furniture peice. As such, the Porch Swing support must be fixed in place. The Porch Swing contractor must know how to properly fix the support foundation to minimize shifting that can occur with the change of seasons as the ground freezes and thaws. Attaching the Porch Swing to the support can also be tricky. An experienced contractor will know how to do it properly to ensure that your Porch Swing is firmly and safely attached.

By knowing where to look and what questions to ask, you'll find a Porch Swing contractor who can do the job right the first time. And you'll be enjoying your Porch Swing for years to come!

Porch Swing Places: Where to Put a Porch Swing

2005-07-01T18:39:00.000-04:00

So you've purchased a Porch Swing (or are about to) and you plan to hang it on the Porch? Not so fast!

Where you install your Porch Swing is as much a function of the need you are trying to satisfy as tradition and practicality. If nostalgia is your motivator, then the porch may well be the best place for your Patio Swing. But if you want a "Swing with a View", you might want to consider other options. And what about privacy and solitude? If these are your deciding factors, then you might consider a more secluded area. Finally, if romance is your #1 concern, then the immediate surroundings will factor into the decision of where to put your Porch Swing.

If you bought your Porch Swing because you long for the good old days, then the porch is probably the best place for your swing. It is after all where your memories probably happened. Perhaps you have cherished memories of swinging with Grandma on hot summer days trying to catch a breeze. Or maybe you fell in love as a teenager on your parent's swing. Whatever your memories, to capture the right "feeling", you'll probably want to hang your swing on the porch.

But if your primary concern is have a great view to enjoy, then you may want to consider some less traditional places to hang your Porch Swing. If, for example, you live on the seaside with a great view of the ocean and the passing ships, you may want to build a support to position your swing to face all the action. Or if you love a gorgeous sunset, then being able to see it from your swing may be important to you and this will help you decide on the perfect spot.

If privacy and solitude is more your ouvre, then a secluded area of your garden could be the perfect place for your Porch Swing. You could hang the swing in the shade of an old tree or backed onto thick and tall hedges. You could even build the swing support and then landscape around it to create the perfect place to sit quietly or read.

Finally, if romance is your primary motivation, then a place of beauty will be perfect for your swing. You'll want to consider a spot that is private and surrounded by fragrant flowers and blossoming trees.

Whatever your primary need, you'll be able to satisfy it with a little imagination and creativity. Of course, a good contractor can take care of the more technical aspects of designing and building a support for your Porch Swing.

Porch Swing Adventures, Vol. 1

2005-07-01T18:30:00.000-04:00

One of my favorite memories of childhood is sitting on Grandma's Porch Swing with an ice cold glass of lemonade watching the world go about it's business around me. Small wonder that I grew up to become an Internet Porch Swing Retailer.

Grandma loved her Cedar Porch Swing. She loved to sit quietly and enjoy her garden and her animals. She loved cats and always had at least three. And she loved birds. She kept bird houses of every size and shape hanging from the porch and various trees that she could see from the Porch Swing.

When I was eight, I was sitting on that Porch Swing with said lemonade when I witnessed Fluffy, one of Grandma's cats, in action. Little did I know it, but I was about to witness a "Live Action" Sylvester and Tweety show.

I was sitting quietly enjoying the surrondings when a tiny yellow bird perched on a bird house that was almost within arms-reach. I froze so as to not scare it away.

Then I saw Fluffy in her killer cat stance. Shiny. Sleek. Black. Tail erect to help her maneuver with precision. Ready to kill.

The bird ate quietly and peacefully. It's golden yellow brilliant in the midday sun.

Subtle and skillful movement from the killer. Ready to pounce.

"Would you like another glass of lemonade?", yelled Grandma from behind the screen door. "No thanks, Grandma."

Bird gone. Fluffy the killer gives me an annoyed look. Fluff and I, now her willing accomplice, go silent. Waiting.

Time passes. Another bird comes to visit.

Fluff begins her slow, stealthlike approach towards the birdhouse. The bird lifts her head. Nothing. She goes back to enjoying her dinner. Unaware.

The killer throws me a warning glance. And move another step closer. Then another. She is now within a jump of the bird. I stop breathing.

"Beep!", blows a horn from a passing car. Mr. Wilson. I waive hello while Fluff gives him an angry stare. The bird escapes.

Once again, stillness. And with time, another yellow bird.

Fluffy is determined this will be the one. She begins her silent predatory moves. I tense as the wild jungle cat inches closer to her prey. Closer. And closer still. The bird is oblivious. The killer moves into a jumping stance. Only Tarzan can save the bird now!

Fluffy is in position. My body tenses. Every sense is on alert. We simultaneously leave the ground.

Tarzan meets the wild jungle cat mid-air and wrestles her to the ground. Fluffy shreiks, hisses, and runs away.

I sit on the Porch nursing my wounds. And the golden yellow bird chirps a "thank you" from his safe place in the trees above.

Celebrating the Cedar Porch Swing!

2005-06-25T12:49:00.000-04:00

The Porch Swing is our featured Cedar Patio Furniture Product for July, 2005. And we've been talking to Porch Swing Owners and collecting their thoughts about why they love their Cedar Porch Swings.

For some people, it all about the product features and benefits. For others, it's about the feelings and memories that their Porch Swing evokes.

Those who enjoy the physical product cite features like the slightly sloped back, the product's range of motion and stability, and the cedar wood as some of their favorites. The Cedar Porch Swing features a slightly sloped back which makes the Porch Swing so comfortable! It is a perfect balance of range of motion and stability for your enjoyment and safety. The Cedar Wood is sanded to a smooth finish that is so pleasant to touch. And the subtle Cedar Aroma that people love so much actually acts as a natural pest repellant.

For some people it's not so much about physical features as it's about nostalgia. For those people, the Porch Swing evokes warm feelings and cherished memories. They remember the long talks with Grandpa on the front porch swing, their first kiss under the stars, or enjoying the stillness of the night with a husband or wife after a long day.

Whatever the reasons, the Cedar Porch Swing has become an essential Patio Furniture peice for many Americans. It is as much a part of their lives as their Kitchen Table or Sofa. Get yours today!

The Cedar Porch Swing ships free to homes and cottages throughout the Continental USA and Canada. Available at http://www.GoCedar.com.

Patio Furniture's Unsung Peices

2005-05-06T19:11:00.000-04:00

When you think of Cedar Patio Furniture, it's a sure bet that you think of that furniture line's top sellers: Adirondack Chair, Porch Swing, Porch Glider, and Garden Bench. But lately some other peices are getting more attention and sales: Wishing Well, Adirondack Loveseat, and the Athena Adirondack Chair.

The Cedar Wishing Well planter is gorgeous Patio Furniture peice that is often marginalized. A Wood Wishing Well works just as well as a centrepeice as it does in a more "supporting role" in the corner of a garden. Recently, on a popular Home and Garden TV show I saw Wishing Wells being used to enhance already attractive gardens and also to hide unattractive features of a garden, such as a patch of dead grass.

The Adirondack Loveseat, or Adirondack Chair for two as it's sometimes called, has recently experienced a surge in sales. Many clients are buying them to place at an angle with a Side Table in between. Others are mixing a Loveseat on one side facing two Adirondack Chairs on the other. No "outdoor room" is complete without an Adirondack Loveseat.

And then there's the lesser known relative of the Adirondack Chair, the Athena Adirondack Chair. As the name suggests the Athena Adirondack Chair is the more regal version of the Adirondack Chair. Think of it as the Queen Anne Chair of outdoor furniture. The Athena Adirondack Chair is none the less comfortable than the classic Adirondack Chair. It features a slightly titlted back and the same wide Arm rests. It's just another lesser known option if you are looking for Cedar Patio Furniture Chair that is slightly more formal.

Whatever you are looking for, whether it be a Cedar Wishing Well Planter, a Cedar Adirondack Loveseat, or a Cedar Athena Adirondack Chair, you'll find it and more when you shop our complete line of Cedar Patio Furniture at http://www.GoCedar.com. Our Patio Furniture is shipped free to homes and cottages throughout the Continental USA and Canada.

Adirondack Loveseat Moves Into the Spotlight!

2005-05-01T18:32:00.000-04:00

If our sales are any indication, the Adirondack Loveseat is beginning to move out of the shadows of the Adirondack Chair and become a coveted Cedar Patio Furniture peice in it's own right! And why not? The Adirondack Loveseat is the perfect peice of Outdoor Furniture for cozying up to that special someone.

The Adirondack Loveseat is essentially an Adirondack Chair big enough for two. It's slightly sloped seat and back retains all the comfort of the Adirondack Chair.

And like our Adirondack Chair it's made from Cedar. Your Cedar Adirondack Loveseat resists rot and decay and won't bow or sag, crack or check. Cedar's natural oils make the Adirondack Loveseat perfect for outdoor use, even in humid climates.

Place your Adirondack Loveseat on a hilltop facing a stunning vista. Or place it in a cozy corner of your garden for privacy. Grab a bottle of wine and enjoy!

GoCedar.com Adirondack Loveseats are shipped free to homes and cottages through the continental USA and Canada! Get your Adirondack Loveseat today!

A Picnic Table and a Family Barbecue - An American Tradition

2005-04-29T20:11:00.000-04:00

Picnic Table and a Family Barbecue - An American Tradition

April's on it's last legs and May's around the corner. The weather's getting warmer and soon Summer will be upon us once again.

Then it will be time once again to resume that most American of traditions, the family barbecue. And no backyard barbecue is complete without a Cedar Picnic Table.

If you've been eating off a plastic picnic table, perhaps it's time to consider upgrading to a Cedar Picnic Table set. Cedar is the ideal wood for Outdoor Furniture, especially Picnic Tables.

Unfinished Cedar Picnic Tables won't harm your health. They are a safe alternative to picnic tables that have been treated with a stew of toxic chemicals.

And Cedar Picnic Tables are made for the Outdoors! Our Cedar contains a natural oil that helps the wood resists rot and decay. You'll have your Cedar Picnic Table set for years!

And they're durable! Cedar Picnic Tables won't bow or sag, crack or check. The cedar wood stays straight and firm.

Cedar Picnic Tables are a gorgeous peice of Outdoor Furniture. Our Clear Western Red Cedar is sanded to a smooth finish. And the Cedar features a glowing palette of warm, mellow honey colored tones. No man made material can match your Cedar Picnic Table's natural beauty.

Before long, your Cedar Picnic Table will become a family barbecue staple! Get your Picnic Table today!

Creating a Fairytale Garden with Cedar Patio Furniture

2005-04-28T21:17:00.000-04:00

A few weeks ago, I was visiting friends on the East Coast and I spotted a gorgeous country garden right out of a fable. A family living in a beautiful storybook house with a white picket fence had created a fairytale oasis right in their backyard.

The entranceway to the garden was arched with a Cedar Garden Arbor. From there a stone pathway lead to the garden centrepeice, a Cedar Wishing Well. This gorgeous Cedar Planter was nested atop a small incline and filled with bright multicolored flowers in full bloom. The stone walkway looped around the Cedar Planter in a full circle.

The garden was quite small but the homeowner used it brilliantly! With a little creativity and your Cedar Patio Furniture, you too can create your ideal outdoor space!

Decorative Outdoor Crafts: Transforming Adirondack Chairs and Outdoor Accents

2005-04-28T20:36:00.000-04:00

BOOK REVIEW: Decorative Outdoor Crafts: Transforming Furniture (like Cedar Adirondack Chairs), Ornaments and Pots by Helen Levien (Available at Bookstores Everywhere)

Designer and TV personality Helen Levien magically and dramatically transforms
outdoor items and patio furniture into stylish decorative pieces in this colourful, inspirational book. Using simple techniques and innovative projects, she illustrates inexpensive and effective ways to embellish and create a spectacular range of outdoor items. Though it's not specifically covered in the book, these techniques can be adapted to create "One of of Kind" Adirondack Chairs.

Step-by-step photographs show how surfaces can be decorated to create a rustic traditional look, or painted with bright, vibrant colours to create an exciting contemporary look. Ten different themes are included, from the Bronze Age, Roman and Victorian, to Shaker, Japanese and Modern Greek, and there are great ideas for each theme, from mosaics and antiquing to stencilling and painting. Helen transforms the many objects in this book with style, imagination and flair. These projects are fun to do and are perfect for anyone interested in creating fresh, original and new ideas for their home. You can create exclusive Adirondack Chairs that will be the envy of your neighbors!

Get your Copy of "Decorative Outdoor Crafts" by Helen Levien today!

REOURCES: Unfinished Adirondack Chairs and other Cedar Patio Furniture is available from www.GoCedar.com. Your Adirondack Chairs are shipped free to homes and cottages throughout the Continental USA and Canada.

Cedar Adirondack Chair vs. Pine Adirondack Chair

2005-04-27T19:04:00.000-04:00

Today I saw Adirondack Chairs advertised for such a low price that I did a double take. Our Cedar Adirondack Chairs retail for $128 US each and are Shipped Free anywhere in the continental USA and Canada. We've shopped around and I think that's a bargain!

Upon closer examination, I noted the "Cheap" Adirondack Chair was made not of superior Western Red Cedar but Pine. Not to mention that it wasn't Shipped Free!

Pine Adirondack Chairs are generally cheaper than Cedar Adirondack Chairs. This is true. But as the old saying goes, "You get what you pay for" because Pine is an inferior wood to Cedar for Outdoor Furniture. Here's why:

Pine is a soft wood. It dents and cracks easily. In contrast Western Red Cedar has 80% the strength of Oak. It won't bow or sag, crack or chip.

Pine rots. Our Cedar contains natural oils that act as a preservative. As a result, Cedar resists rot and decay.

Pine is a "knotty" wood and hence acheiving a smooth finish is difficult. Our Clear Cedar is free of knots and sanded so they're smooth to touch. Our Cedar Adirondack Chairs are very aesthetically pleasing.

Overall, a Cedar Adirondack Chair is a better value than a Pine Adirondack Chair. Cedar Adirondack Chairs last!

Get your Cedar Adirondack Chairs for the best value price of $128 each with Free Shipping at www.GoCedar.com

Why Cottagers Love Cedar Adirondack Chairs!

2005-04-24T18:04:00.000-04:00

Picture it. A cozy cottage sitting on the shore of a beautiful country lake.

Bet your "mental picture" included Adirondack Chairs!

These American classics have become a staple peice of outdoor furniture for cottage and cabin owners worldwide. Somehow, no cottage picture is complete without at least a couple of Cedar Adirondack Chairs. And when you think about it, it only makes sense.

Cedar Adirondack Chairs are made from natural materials (trees!) and hence they look great outdoors. They complement most gardenscapes and look great backing onto trees, flowers, shrubs and hedges.

They also look nifty perched on patios, porches, and the decks of boats. No other kind of Garden Furniture can match Adirondack Chairs for versatility. Ever notice a single wrought iron chair in a quiet, cosy corner of a garden? We thought not!

Of course, nothing can match Adirondack Chairs for comfort either. The rounded, slight tilted back and seat are ergonimcally designed to enhance your natural sitting posture. They're oh so comfortable!

And Cedar Adirondack Chairs are durable. The natural Cedar oils resist rot and decay. And the Cedar wood is strong. It won't bow or sag, crack or check. These features of Cedar make Adirondack Chairs ideal for use in the great outdoors, even around lakes.

No wonder cottagers love Adirondack Chairs! Get your Cedar Adirondack Chairs today at http://www.GoCedar.com.

Creating "One of a Kind" Adirondack Chairs

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You can create "One of a Kind" Adirondack Chairs like the ones you find at Craft Fairs and Flea Markets. Start with an Unfinished Adirondack Chair and use painting, stenciling, fabrics, pillows, and cushioning to create a unique and original Adirondack Chair.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Painting your Adirondack Chair bright colors is a popular choice, particularly in sunny climates like Florida. You could either purchase multiple Unfinished Adirondack Chairs and paint them each a different color or paint each chair multiple colors like a rainbow.

Another option is stencilling. I have seen Adirondack Chair decorations that range from the simplicity of white paint with a yellow circle (sun) on the inside back to a yellow chair covered in brown leaves to a white chair with a rose garden print. You can find "how to" information by searching keywords online like "How to Stencil Wood Furniture".

Covering Unfinished Adirondack Chairs in weather resistant fabric is another great idea. Use either solids or prints or mix and match. Search "Upholstering Outdoor Furniture" for more information.

Sometimes the most obvious and simplest option works beautifully. Simply painting your Adirondack Chair and using matching solid or print pillows can be a great choice.

If you are really creative, you could design a cushion (using foam and outdoor fabric) that covers the entire back and seat of your Adirondack Chair. Either fix it in place permanently or design it to be tied.

You can find many more ideas on creating "One of a Kind" Adirondack Chairs by searching online. You'll also find specific "How to" information.

You can purchase Unfinished Adirondack Chairs at www.GoCedar.com. They're shipped free to Home and cottage throughout the Continental USA and Canada. Get you Unfinished Adirondack Chairs today!

Uses for Your Adirondack Chair

2005-04-24T09:14:00.000-04:00

Adirondack Chairs were created in the early 1900's as comfortable Lawn Chairs. Over the years, superior Cedar Wood has been used to manufacture Adirondack Chairs and their use has broadened. Today, these outdoor chairs are being used in many, sometimes unexpected places.

Like on the patio of homes located in major cities. The Adirondack Chair is no longer a country cousin to some sophisticated city alternative. Now, city dwellers have discovered the amazing benefits of Cedar Adirondack Chairs and have adopted them for city use. One of the great features of these Cedar Garden Chairs is that they look great in virtually any outdoor decor.

It is also common today to see Adirondack Chairs perched on a sandy beach facing the water. The superior cedar wood of today's chairs resist rot and decay and are ideal for humid climates.

Another common use for Adirondack Chairs is as a Fishing Chair. Put one on the Deck of your boat and relax in comfort while fishing. Our cedar contains oils that act as presevatives. These oils provide natural resistance to fungus and bacteria, rot and decay and make the wood ideal for use around water.

And Adirondack Chairs have also gone International. This American classic has long since been adopted for use north of the border in Canada where it is called the Muskoka Chair after Ontario's popluar Muskoka Cottage region.

Thanks to popular TV Design shows, the Adirondack Chair is now moving indoors for use in Country Homes, Cottages, and Cabins. Many designers are now placing Adirondack Chairs on their client's enclosed porches. And they're covering Adirondack Chairs in designer cushions and swaddling them in exotic fabrics for use in country dens and sitting rooms.

Another trend that started with TV Shows like "Martha Stewart Living" and "HGTV" is making your own "One of a Kind" Adirondack Chair. Designers are taking an "Unfinished" Adirondack Chair and painting it in multiple colors and designs. These "one of a kind" creations are sometimes featured at craft shows and fleamarkets.

Thanks to superior Cedar wood and some creative thinking, Adirondack Chairs are being adapted for uses that it's creator never imagined. GoCedar.com Adirondack Chairs are shipped free to homes and cottages throughout the Continental USA and Canada. Get your Adirondack Chairs today!

What to Do With a Garden Bench

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Garden Benches have become a staple of Cedar Patio furniture collections. With a little imaginaton, you can find creative ways to use your Garden Bench.

The most obvious use for a Garden Bench is to place it in the middle of a lawn as a centrepeice. Although obvious, it's not the most practical use as this delegates the bench to little more than a lawn ornament. How many people have you seen sitting on a bench in the middle of a lawn?

Another less obvious use, but on the cutting edge of a major trend is to place your Cedar Garden Bench indoors. Many Designers are now recommending that their clients purchase a Garden Bench for an enclosed porch or the entranceway of a country home, cottage or cabin (right next to the coat and shoe racks).

Garden Benches can also work backed onto a hedge and facing a stunning vista. You get the double benefit of privacy and a view.

Another and perhaps more creative use is to use a bench as the seat to a picnic table. You could cover the table in a heavy cotton table cloth and place it under a large tree and next to a Flower Garden and have a romantic dinner.

GoCedar.com Garden Benches are shipped free to the Continental USA and Canada. Get yours at http://www.GoCedar.com today!

This Isn't Your Granny's Porch Rocker!

2005-04-23T22:09:00.000-04:00

For many people of a "certain age", when they think of a Porch Rocker it conjures images of Granny from the old Beverly Hillbillies TV Show. But today's Porch Rocker has a come a long way since then.

I recently gifted my 85 year old Uncle with our Gocedar.com Porch Rocker. TRUST ME (famous last words I know) he does not mince words. But thankfully, he was very happy with this Cedar Porch Rocker so I didn't have to worry.

"I can't believe how stable and quiet it is", he said. "It doesn't squeak when I rock".

He's right! The GoCedar.com Porch Rocker is handcrafted so that the component parts fit together snuggly. The result is a sturdy and quiet Porch Rocker.

"And comfortable", he continued. "It's so comfortable".

Right again. The GoCedar.com Porch Rocker features a seat that is sloped downwards. The back is slightly tilted as well and this is no accident. Your Porch Rocker is egonomically designed to complement your natural posture and it's oh so comfortable.

"And I know it's an Outdoor rocker but I put it Inside", he continued.

Well little does he know but this has become a big trend amongst Cedar Patio Furniture Enthusiasts. Yes, your Cedar Porch Rocker from GoCedar.com was designed for outdoor use. But Cutting Edge (and very expensive Home & Garden) Designers are now using Porch Rockers indoors in country (rural) homes, cottages, and cabins. So, yes Uncle that's OK.

"I like the wide armrests", he continued.

Yep, we deliberately made the Armrests wide for extra comfort. The Adirondack Chair was, after all, our inspiration.

"And I love the Cedar wood", he said.

Well, frankly who doesn't. Rot resistant. Won't bow or sag, crack or check. And that great smelling CedarAroma that no one can resist. What's not to like?

"I give it "Thumbs Up"". You stole that from "Roger & Ebert", I said. "Well maybe but I give it "Thumbs Up" anyway".

"OK. If you insist, I'll take it".

GoCedar.com Porch Rockers are shipped free to Continental USA and Canada. Get yours here today!

History of the Adirondack Chair

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The Adirondack Chair was designed in 1903 by Thomas Lee, the owner of the Westport Mountain Spring.

Lee owned a summer home in Westport, New York, where he and his family frequently vacationed. He wanted to furnish the garden of his Cottage with a truly comfortable outdoor chair and he was determined to design it himself.

He began designing prototypes by nailing pine boards together. His family became the judges of each prototype and he made design alterations based on their feedback. It was through this trial and error process that he decided upon the wide Armrests that have become the hallmark of the Adirondack Chair design.

Lee took the final design for the "Westport Plank Chair", as it was then called, to a carpenter friend, Harry Bunnell, to produce. Bunnell quickly realized the chair's sales potential. And he quickly took steps to exploit the welcoming market that consisted of Westport's summer residents.

Bunnell filed for a patent in 1904 and maufactured Lee's Adirondack Chairs for the next 20 Years. His chairs were made of hemlock and came in green and brown.

In the decades since, the Adirondack Chair has become one of Patio Furniture's most enduring staples. Not only are they used on decks, lawns, patios, and porches but more recently people are starting to use them inside on enclosed porches and living areas in cottages and cabins.

The Adirondack Chair will be around for a long, long time. Order your Adirondack Chair here today!

What's All the Fuss About Adirondack Chairs?

2005-04-23T19:03:00.000-04:00

Ever wonder what makes Cedar Adirondack Chairs so special and why people have continued to buy them year after year since the turn of the century? Two things: Design and the Amazing Benefits of Cedar Wood.

To really appreciate how comfortable Adirondack Chairs are, you have to sit in one. Adirondack Chairs are designed to enhance your natural sitting posture. The seat is sloped slightly downward. The back is curved and subtly tilted. The result is the most comfort you've ever felt in a seated position.

And the incredible benefits of Cedar wood only add to your comfort. Clear Western Red Cedar is smooth and pleasant to touch. And the natural Cedar Aroma that people love so much actually repels pests.

And Cedar's natural resistance to rot and decay means that your Adirondack Chair will last and last. Cedar won't bow or sag, crack or check. This makes Cedar the ideal wood for manufacturing Adirondack Chairs. And it's lightweight. Your Adirondack Chair is easy to move and easy to store. Not to mention easy to clean. Just use a damp cloth!

The Cedar Adirondack Chair delivers incredible value in comfort, strength, durability and ease of maintenance. Get yours here today!

Designing Outdoor Rooms Using Cedar Patio Furniture

2005-04-23T17:36:00.000-04:00

Thanks to the newly mainstream Home and Garden shows on television, the trend towards creating "Outdoor Rooms" is flourishing. And why not? Homeowners are finding that they can create a special space outside for serenity, privacy, entertaining, or relaxing while simultaneously increasing the value of their homes!

No matter the size of your backyard, you can turn it into an additional room or just a simple personal space. As TV's newly crowned Design Gods all agree, first pick a peice of Patio Furniture as a centrepeice and then create your space around it.

If entertaining is up your alley, try starting with 4 or more Adirondack Chairs. Then either accessorize with Cedar Side Tables or Ottomans or go for a more ecclectic look by adding tables made from a different material. Throw on cushions, add plants and voila you have an Outdoor Space for entertaining family and friends!

If your home has a big front or back porch, a Cedar Porch Swing would be the perfect centrepeice. There is nothing more romantic than a couple enjoying Summer Nights outside on the Porch. Add Roses and a bottle of Wine for a perfect atmosphere.

For the Family, a Cedar Picnic Table becomes the centrepeice for an American tradition: the family barbecue. Add an Outdoor Grill, a portable Pool and your favorite tunes and you've got a party that everyone will enjoy!

For solitude, choose either a Garden Bench or a single Adirondack Chair. Find a spot under a tree surrounded by flowers and secluded by hedges. Grab a book and a cushion and enjoy!

For those who enjoy a good rock, a Porch Rocker is the perfect item. Add a side Table, get a cool drink, bring the Radio, and discover what Granny always knew. Nothing is more relaxing.

Whatever your preference, there is a Cedar Patio Furniture peice that will fit your lifestyle and provide the perfect centrepeice for your outdoor room. Relax, Entertain, Enjoy!

What You Should Know About Cedar Porch Gliders

2005-04-23T16:51:00.000-04:00

There are a number of features of the GoCedar.com Porch Glider that you should know about in order to make an informed decision when making a Patio Furniture purchase. These include effectiveness of mechanical operation, design comfort quotient, how it's manufactured, weather resistance, durability, and more.

Your Porch Glider from GoCedar.com rides like you are floating on air. The glider mechanism is smooth and quiet.

Your Porch Glider is crafted for maximum confort. The Glider back is tilted just enough to support the natural arc of your body.

Your Porch Glider is handcrafted for strength and durability. Each component is carefully constructed to fit snugly with it's matching component. The result is a solid construction that is strong and durable.

Your Porch Glider is made from Western Red Cedar. The natural properties of our Cedar makes it rot resistent. Our Cedar Wood stays cool even in very hot weather. And our Cedar is tough. It won't bow or sag, crack or check.

Get your Porch Glider today at www.GoCedar.com. It's Shipped Free to Continental USA and Canada.

Nostalgia for (and Sales of) Cedar Porch Gliders on the Rise

2005-04-20T20:06:00.000-04:00

It is very hard not to fall into day dreams while floating on air sprawled on the laziest of all pieces of patio furniture, the Porch Glider. While some prefer the Adirondack Chair, and others the Porch Swing or even a Porch Rocker or Garden Bench, many folks succumb to nostalgia when talking about a Patio Glider.

They recall long lost years of teenage Romance stealing kisses on the Back Porch with a Sweetheart. And long, hot summer days spent in their Cedar Gliders trying to catch a breeze.

And thanks to the popularity of TV Shows like Trading Spaces and Martha Stewart Living and magazines like Better Homes and Gardens, Cottage Life, and Country Living and too many other Home and Garden Books and Magazines to mention, Porch Gliders, Porch Swings, Porch Rockers and other Cedar Patio Furniture are making a big comeback! And they're better than ever!

The Porch Glider is back but it's not the same glider you remember. There are operational improvements that make it run smoothly and quietly. This new Porch Glider is solidly constructed from Western Red Cedar for strength, durability, and easy maintenace. Thanks to natural properties of the cedar wood, these new Patio Gliders, Porch Swings, Garden Benches, and Porch Rockers are Rot Resistant and they won't bow or sag, chip or check.

And these new Porch Gliders, Porch Rockers, Adirondack Chairs, Picnic Tables, and Porch Swings are being used as the centerpeice in the latest trend in the Patio Furniture Industry and the Home and Garden Media, namely "Outdoor Rooms". Everywhere you look these days, there are Magazines and TV Shows that tout the benefits of creating rooms outdoors that rival the comfort and design of indoor spaces. This trend can only get bigger and for lovers of Cedar Patio Furniture that is good news indeed!