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20 Ideas for Outdoor Fun

Warmer weather means it’s time to turn off the TV, put down the tablet, and train your eyes on the great outdoors. Stuck trying to figure out what to do once you’re out and about? Well, we’ve got a few ideas … 20, in fact. Read on for some bucket-list-worthy ideas for summer.  1 — Build a Treehouse  Are you itching to DIY something? Let … Continue reading 20 Ideas for Outdoor Fun

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DIY Outdoor Fun & Games for the Family

With the Fourth of July fast approaching, we’ll all soon be busy gathering hot dogs, hamburgers, sparklers, and outdoor entertainment for guests. While setting up a sprinkler for the kids is always a great go-to, here are just a few DIY game/activity ideas to consider (and with plenty of time to get them ready for the 4th!). Ladder and Bean Bag Toss You’ll need: A standard height … Continue reading DIY Outdoor Fun & Games for the Family

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Create Eclectic Outdoor Style

When it comes to creating an outdoor space that sets you apart from the sea of matching patio sets, there are endless ways to make your backyard a standout against your neighbors. Here are a few ways you can use Trex® Outdoor Furniture™ to create an interesting, eclectic space that feels less matchy-matchy but just as pulled together in your own personal oasis of style. … Continue reading Create Eclectic Outdoor Style

Small-Space Outdoor Ideas

In this “everyone glued to their smartphone screens” world, we all need a good dose of sunlight every now and again. Don’t have a backyard? No problem. At Trex® Outdoor Furniture,™ we want to get you outside year-round whether your outdoor space is a small balcony in the middle of New York City, a large deck in Santa Barbara, California, or a 4-foot-wide front porch … Continue reading Small-Space Outdoor Ideas

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Bring the Movies to Your Backyard Space

Want to create some backyard family fun this summer? Below is a simple DIY on how to make your own outdoor movie screen. Whether you invite the next-door neighbors, a group of kids, or you just want an intimate date night with your other half, grab a bowl of popcorn, a large Coke, and curl up in front of your very own “silver screen.” Here’s what you’ll need … Continue reading Bring the Movies to Your Backyard Space

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Warm Up With a DIY Fire Pit

There’s nothing like roasting hot dogs or marshmallows over a crackling fire as bright specks of ember rise into the night air. A backyard fire pit is the perfect gathering spot for friends and family—a place to enjoy an impromptu cookout, a few drinks, and plenty of conversation. Don’t have a fire pit? No problem. Here’s our ultimate do-it-yourself pit, which you can create in a weekend (actually…start … Continue reading Warm Up With a DIY Fire Pit

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The Chaise: A Long History

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 — chaise, daybed, divan, settee, recamier, kline, meridienne, fainting couch, deck chair, … Continue reading The Chaise: A Long History

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8 Spring Yard Cleanup Tips

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 for the kids, and a little maintenance to get your yard ready … Continue reading 8 Spring Yard Cleanup Tips

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The Lay of the Lawn: Fun & Games for the Entire Family

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 slips into summer and the lawn greens up, what better way than … Continue reading The Lay of the Lawn: Fun & Games for the Entire Family