Five Material Options for Outdoor Furniture

Posted on: 29 January 2021

If you are shopping for new outdoor furniture, it's important to weigh the different options when it comes to the materials that make up the furniture. 1. Wood There are many choices when it comes to wood. Look for weather and rot-resistant wood varieties, like teak or cedar, to ensure that the furniture has a long and useful life. All wood furniture does require some annual maintenance, but some types require less than others. [Read More]

How Canvas Canopies Can Be Helpful

Posted on: 22 October 2020

A canvas canopy will give you a roof-like covering in areas where you want to protect things or people from the rain, snow, or sunshine. There are a lot of different uses for canvas canopies. Once you read more about some of the reasons others use them, you might find that you have many of your own ways that you could put a canvas canopy to work. Here are some things these canopies are sometimes used for. [Read More]

2 Common Masonry Issues

Posted on: 12 October 2020

Masonry is anything that is made out of things like concrete, bricks, stones, or clay. Generally, the definition also includes the end product being constructed with mortar to hold all the stones, clay, etc. together. But there are some things, especially walls, that are put together without mortar that could still be considered as masonry. If you have a masonry wall, chimney, or patio, it is going to be exposed to the weather, which means that you'll run into some common problems that will need to be repaired. [Read More]

5 Furniture Finds That Are Making a Comeback

Posted on: 28 July 2020

If you want to update a space in your home, check out some easy to find furniture items that are making a stylish return to homes widely. Many of these retro furnishings are seen in contemporary retail venues, updated but definitely retro; others may be found in thrift stores, at garage sales, or even in your own home already. Keep an eye out for these five furniture finds that are making a comeback:  [Read More]