Proper care, cleaning and storage of outdoor furniture is an important part of keeping those pieces looking their best and ensuring they last a long time. Exposure to the elements can leave patio, ...

Clean outdoor furniture twice a year: Before you store it in winter, and when it comes back out in spring. Clean wood and plastic monthly, metal every two weeks, and upholstery, wicker, and stone ...

Having an inviting outdoor conversation set or dining set is like having an extra room that’s always ready for an al fresco dinner party or celebration—until it’s not. Between sun, rain and a few too ...

Regular maintenance tasks, like using covers and brushing debris off, helps keep patio furniture clean. Outdoor cushion covers can usually be stain-treated and machine-washed. Stick to mild dish soap ...

You’ve tucked geraniums and pansies into the flowerpots, checked the barbecue to make sure it’s ready to use and clipped a few new recipes to try out as the outdoor dining season begins. But there’s ...

Clean your patio by removing debris, sweeping, and washing away pollen. Clean outdoor furniture after removing it from storage, using gentle soap. Check for damage by looking for soft spots, cracks or ...

Essential for shade and staying out of the sun’s harmful rays, no backyard should be without an expansive parasol. But if yours is looking a little dull and in need of a spruce up then it’s time to ...

As the warmer months beckon and our attention turns to sprucing up the exterior of our homes, it's easy to rush into outdoor cleaning tasks. However, if not approached correctly, what seems like a ...

Summertime’s in full swing. You’ve put the finishing touches on your outdoor living area and you’re enjoying Sunday barbecues and evenings relaxing by the fire pit. But are you thinking about the ...

Outdoor spring cleaning chores are some of my favorites. After a long winter indoors, it feels great to step outside and enjoy the sun while preparing my space for days in the yard. Cleaning algae and ...

Sprucing up for spring includes giving your lawn furniture the cleaning it deserves. By Hannah Selinger The weather is turning the corner, and that means one thing for certain: It’s patio season.

Summertime’s in full swing. You’ve put the finishing touches on your outdoor living area and you’re enjoying Sunday barbecues and evenings relaxing by the fire pit. But are you thinking about the ...