Compost Bin DIY
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 garden to put the blooms on your flowers…and you don’t have to … Continue reading Compost Bin DIY
Celebrating Earth Day 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 and Final Exams), 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and … Continue reading Celebrating Earth Day 2016
No-Fuss Cleaning Tips from Trex Outdoor Furniture
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 grand adventure, a milestone we all reached toward. It was hard being … Continue reading No-Fuss Cleaning Tips from Trex Outdoor Furniture
Off the Rocker: A Brief History of One of America’s Favorite Chairs
President John F. Kennedy utilized a custom-designed rocking chair to help his chronic back pain, keeping one of the iconic chairs in nearly every room of the White House. Author Harper Lee plunked her characters down in rocking chairs in To Kill a Mockingbird. Enter any child’s nursery, and you’ll find some form of chair that rocks—glider, rocking armchair, or traditional rocker. And your grandparents or … Continue reading Off the Rocker: A Brief History of One of America’s Favorite Chairs
Ready, Set, Go: Choose the Right Outdoor Furniture Set
Outdoor furniture sets are a dime a dozen. As soon as there’s even an inkling of spring in the air (meaning, as soon as the Christmas displays come down), retailers unbox outdoor furniture sets, tantalizing potential customers with attractive outdoor living displays, perhaps a gazebo, and always a grill. But with so many options out there, how do you choose just one set? And more, … Continue reading Ready, Set, Go: Choose the Right Outdoor Furniture Set
All You Need to Know About Green Furniture
When Kermit the Frog said it wasn’t easy being green, he obviously had never reclined in an eco-friendly chair. Over the years, the eco-friendly furniture industry has worked to find balance between functionality, stability and style and, spoiler alert: Eco-friendly furniture is here to stay. Fortunately, more and more manufacturers are choosing eco-friendly materials and processes, and you’ll continue to see plenty of “green” options … Continue reading All You Need to Know About Green Furniture
Discover Your “Ahh” Moment in an Adirondack Chair
My plane lit over the water, casting a long shadow over the toy-size boats that churned through the harbor leaving a whispery-white wake. Two hours later, I opened the door to a shingled cottage perched on a Cape Cod lake. The windows were open for my arrival, curtains billowing in the lilting breeze, making it seem as though the house exhaled a cooling breath. It … Continue reading Discover Your “Ahh” Moment in an Adirondack Chair
Outdoor Living at its Finest
Your patio serves as an extension of your home. And to make that space more inviting, you don’t have to launch a full-scale remodel. At Trex® Outdoor Furniture™, we want to get you outside and keep you outside in stylish comfort. Here are some of our best tips for refreshing and repurposing your outdoor space for year-round living. Create a Sense of Enclosure Whether you … Continue reading Outdoor Living at its Finest
Get the Height Right: Dining, Counter & Bar Seating Comparison Guide
Did you recently renovate your outdoor kitchen or finally splurge on that large patio table you’ve been eyeing? Congrats on the upgrade! Now, if you’ve not done so already, the next step is to select complementing chairs. To arrive at the appropriate seat for your setting, you’ll need to make a few choices, such as your preferred design style, the best color, and the proper … Continue reading Get the Height Right: Dining, Counter & Bar Seating Comparison Guide
Yacht Club Collection
Seaside or poolside, the Yacht Club Collection will turn your deck into a marina-inspired haven that’s perfect for socializing with friends or relaxing on your own. Designed with clean, straight lines and topped off with a unique headboard, this collection is unmatched when it comes to class and style. And don’t worry about it matching your décor. With 7 color choices, you’re sure to find one … Continue reading Yacht Club Collection