Sunday, May 31, 2009
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
Outdoor Furniture: Cushions
You should also test out your cushion before making a purchase to ensure that the cushion meets your comfort needs. The last thing you want is to make a purchase of any value, and then bring it home to find that it is not suited to you. If this should happen to you and you are unable to return the cushion, you could always cut it open, and fill it with shaving cream, allowing for some great fun to be had; just make sure that you do not place the cushion too close to the rest of your outdoor furniture.
It should also be noted that in many cases, your outdoor patio furniture will come equipped with cushions or padding already, meaning that you will not have to worry about buying a sepatate cushion. If you went cheap, and bought a plastic chair, or if you are a handyman and built yourself a nice wooden bench, then you could likely stand to buy a separate cushion. You should always know what it is that you are purchasing so that you can avoid the possibility of buying something that you don’t necessarily need.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Outdoor Furniture: Your Guide
Investing in some outdoor furniture can be a great way to spruce up your backyard or patio. There are endless possibilities, from benches to hammocks to flowerpots and more. There will be something to fit any style as well. You can find cheap plastic deck chairs or a hand made wooden bench. A cast-iron flower pot or birdbath will add lots of touch to your backyard. A birdbath can provide your child with hours of entertainment as they attempt to shoot visiting birds with elastic bands or water guns.
You can take an otherwise mundane deck and turn it into a great place for partying with friends and family without spending an outrageous amount of money. Patio furniture does not have to be expensive, and there are plenty of locations where you can find discount outdoor patio furniture. Cheap plastic items can be found at any Wal-Mart. If you are really on a budget, patio furniture is a breeze to steal off any deck or patio during the night. The major concern with plastic furniture is the relatively light weight of it, leading to the potential of it being blown away by wind, or collapsing under the weight of drunken party-goers.
If you are worried about your investment, however big or small, being exposed to the elements, you can also find outdoor furniture covers that will fit everything imaginable. Furniture covers are made to handle the outdoors and protect your possessions from damage. It should also be noted that any and all lightweight items should be tied or weighted down to avoid the possibility of part of your set taking flight during a day with wind or heavy gusts. In extreme situations, such as hurricanes, tornados, or alien abductions, you should take all your loose items indoors. Chairs, tables, benches and dogs can all be blown away (or abducted in the latter case) in these scenarios.