Are you a seasoned gardener who spends hours outside, carefully tilling soil, weeding, and planting? Or is your green thumb not so green? Whether you’re a master gardener or someone who can’t keep a plant alive, gardens—even small ones—add a tailored look to any outdoor space. Fortunately, you don’t have to go all in with hundreds of sculpted bushes and hard-to-care-for plants. Here are five … Continue reading 5 DIY Gardening Projects for Summer
As summer approaches, it’s prime time for some DIY projects for your outdoor living space or garden area. Whether you’re looking to entertain guests on your patio or porch, or spend some time outdoors to up your home’s curbside appeal, we’ve got three project ideas that range from rustic and challenging to practical and easy. Aged Terracotta Pots You’ll Need: Terracotta pots Garden lime … Continue reading Easy DIY Projects to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space
The United Nations estimates that one out of every nine people suffers from chronic undernourishment. That means almost 800 million people go hungry every day. Developing countries like those in the Sub-Saharan African region have a much higher rate of extreme hunger than anywhere else in the world. To help combat the effects of starvation and poverty, Trex Outdoor Furniture has partnered with Trees for … Continue reading Introducing Trees for the Future: Our Partner That’s Changing Lives in Africa
When we think of the word “eco-friendly,” images of freshly paved bike paths and rows of solar panels typically come to mind. While using alternative sources of energy and pedaling to work are great ways to contribute toward reducing your carbon footprint, it’s also important to take advantage of less obvious opportunities to help the environment. The production, distribution, and disposal of solid wood furniture … Continue reading What Is the Real Cost of Wooden Furniture?
Sometimes decorating a new space is a pain. How do you tie the room together with those hand-me-down pieces? What new furnishings should you incorporate? What colors should you introduce? How much is in the budget? But what if there was a solution that involved using a cheaper option… or even something you may already have on hand? Well… why not think a little outside … Continue reading 6 Ways to Use Your Outdoor Furniture Indoors… And Why You Should
In 2016, we offered readers some of our best tips for turning your patio into a festive wonderland. We called it Winter Decorating 101, and you can still find fabulous ways to warm up with hot chocolate, cocktails, trees, fire pits, and more in that post. A lot has changed in life since we authored that piece. A reality television host serves as president of … Continue reading Winter Decorating 102: A Refresher Guide for Outdoor Living (When the Temperature Dips Far Below 102 Degrees)
You’ve raked and bagged leaves, covered outdoor faucets, and stocked up on snow gear. But what should you do with your outdoor furniture when winter comes? To extend the life of your patio furniture, if at all possible, make storage preparations now for things you don’t want left in the cold later. What you can leave out: HDPE (high-density polyethelyne) furniture Outdoor pieces made from … Continue reading Storing Furniture During Winter
It’s hard to believe it’s November already! Not to mention, Thanksgiving dinner is almost upon us and there’s so much to plan. There’s the food, the drinks, who you’re going to invite (and who you shouldn’t invite!), and whether you’ll stick with traditional Thanksgiving favorites or switch it up this year with a modern twist on some of those beloved comfort foods. No matter how … Continue reading Tips for Setting Your Thanksgiving Table
You know those fall weather days when you step outside and think: “Fall has arrived?” There’s usually a hint of woodsmoke aroma, the air seems sharp and crisp, and the temperature has cooled considerably. And then there are the trees in their brilliant shades of oranges, golds, reds … that fleeting time between green leaves and bare branches. It’s almost magical, really. And it’s a … Continue reading 5 Tips for Amazing Tablescapes this Autumn
No matter how you celebrate the season, ushering in those cool, crisp evenings of fall are worthy of celebration. It’s also the perfect time to entertain outdoors, when the temperatures drop and those pesky mosquitoes retire for the year. Looking to host a fall-themed dinner party but not sure where to start? Below are our best tips. Plan Out Your Menu Here’s a quick roundup … Continue reading Host an Outdoor Fall-Themed Dinner Party
