Originally Published on April 27, 2016. Last Updated on June 20, 2024. They’re popular both as interior furniture or at the poolside. The chaise lounge — or, what the French more accurately termed “chaise longue,” translated as “long chair” — has an exceedingly long history that spans much farther than the chair’s length. Over the centuries it’s had many names and taken on many forms … Continue reading The Chaise: A Long History
Originally Published on April 20, 2016. Last Updated on July 28, 2020. Bees buzz about lazily, lighting on leaves. Trees that were bare two months ago suddenly burst with bright green leaves. Colorful flowers open each morning to greet the day. While the ushering in of spring not only promises warmer weather and longer, light-filled days, it also means backyard barbecues, plenty of outdoor play … Continue reading 8 Spring Yard Cleanup Tips
Originally Published on April 13, 2016. Last Updated on October 21, 2020. In the past, the backyard served as a virtual playroom waiting to be explored. It served as the baseball diamond, the volleyball court, a racecourse for the neighborhood kids. These days it seems that the hours we spend inside are directly proportional to the number of technological devices we possess. So as spring … Continue reading The Lay of the Lawn: Fun & Games for the Entire Family
Originally Published on April 5, 2016. Last Updated on March 19, 2020. Wait! Don’t throw those leftovers in the garbage can! Instead of tossing them, it’s just as easy to put your lunch scraps to good use in your garden. And you can do so by composting them. As organic matter naturally breaks down, it becomes a delightfully rich fertilizer you can use in your … Continue reading Compost Bin DIY
Originally Published on April 4, 2016. Last Updated on April 19, 2016. This year marks Earth Day’s 46th anniversary! The idea for a national day to focus on the environment came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. On April 22,1970 (a day between students’ Spring Break … Continue reading Celebrating Earth Day 2016
Originally Published on April 1, 2016. Last Updated on June 4, 2021. Remember when, as a kid, you couldn’t wait to grow up and do exciting adult things like staying up late, watching what you want on TV, and eating whatever you want without anyone there to tell you what to do? At age five, or 10, or 15, growing up seemed like such a … Continue reading No-Fuss Cleaning Tips from Trex Outdoor Furniture
