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Suncast Vertical Deck Box VDB19500J Review

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Suncast Vertical Deck Box
Suncast Vertical Deck Box

The Suncast VDB19500J Backyard Oasis Deck Box [Amazon Link] is perhaps the most elegant looking deck box available on the market today. With lines and finish resembling indoor wicker furniture, as opposed to the classic squat, cooler-like design common in resin deck boxes made by many manufacturers, the aesthetics of this storage system are outstanding.

This unit is known as the Backyard Oasis storage and entertaining station, and it is appropriately named. Of course, no one can sit on the Suncast Vertical Deck Box (except maybe a bird!), but this deck box isn’t designed to be used for seating.

Rather, it is a backdrop to a pleasant garden area, with 195 gallons of storage capacity and well thought out functionality.

The VDB19500J is an outstanding deck box with many great use cases, and in this article, we will review the product, and examine how it might best be used in an outdoor area.

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Sunbrella Lumbar Pillows: Which are the Best?

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Resort Spa Home Decor Outdoor Sunbrella Lumbar Pillows
Resort Spa Home Decor Outdoor Sunbrella Lumbar Pillows

Lumbar pillows can be extremely helpful for making seating more comfortable, providing back support, and providing interesting aesthetic designs to complement a couch or chair. These pillows are typically much wider than they are tall, and they often feature extravagant designs and pops of color. If you’re tired of the traditional gray and tan tones commonly found in patio furniture fabric, a couple of bright, powerful lumbar pillows can change the whole look of a piece of patio furniture. This article focuses on Sunbrella lumbar pillows for indoor and outdoor use. Sunbrella is probably the best outdoor fabric available and is UV, water, and stain-resistant.

Several companies make outdoor lumbar pillows with Sunbrella fabric, and we look at several different options here.

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Outdoor Backless Benches Under $100

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Best Outdoor Backless Bench

Having a comfortable, beautiful outdoor bench for seating in the garden or patio space can be a real help. For overflow seating, a place to put plants, or as a reading seat in a quiet corner of the garden, having plenty of bench seating will certainly come in handy. After a thorough look at several outdoor benches currently available, we have determined that the best outdoor backless benches under $100 are the Vifah Baltic Benches, made of eucalyptus wood. These 5′ benches have a comfortable curved seat, sturdy structure, and are made with beautiful eucalyptus finished in a natural tone. They are covered under a 1-year warranty, which brings a bit of additional peace of mind.

VIFAH V025-1 Keywest Red Brown 5Ft Slatted Eucalyptus Wooden Backless Bench for 3 Seater in Entry Way
VIFAH V025-1 Keywest Red Brown 5Ft Slatted Eucalyptus Wooden Backless Bench for 3 Seater in Entry Way
Apply oil once a year to maintain color; Slatted seat, clean, backless design. Weight capacity: 550 pounds
$172.84

Last update on 2025-06-08 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

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Do Ethanol Fireplaces Produce Heat?

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Ethanol Fireplaces have a large number of positive attributes that make them an increasingly attractive choice for today’s buyers. With no installation costs, an environmentally-friendly fuel, no requirement for venting, no need to purchase wood, season it, and store it, these units can be an excellent, convenient choice for both indoor and outdoor fire features! However, the heat produced by ethanol fireplaces is different than that produced by natural gas fireplaces and wood burning fireplaces, and many shoppers are concerned about heat output. So do ethanol fireplaces produce heat? Or are they simply for aesthetics?

Moda Flame Lugo Ethanol Fireplace Produces 12,000 BTU
Moda Flame Lugo Ethanol Fireplace Produces 12,000 BTU

The short answer is yes, ethanol fireplaces produce heat, but there’s more to the story than that. In this article, we will look at how ethanol fireplaces work, and whether an ethanol fireplace will be right for your needs.

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Solar Powered Lighthouse Lawn Ornaments

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Garden Sunlight Solar Powered Lighthouse Lawn Ornaments
Garden Sunlight Solar Powered Lighthouse Lawn Ornaments

Solar Powered Lighthouse Lawn Ornaments are fun, charming garden sculptures that can really bring some warmth and personality to a patio or garden area. These units come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and designs, some with rotating light systems, and others with hollow bases that can be used to cover wellhead pipes or other backyard mechanical items. Combine them with other lawn ornaments and create whimsical environments, or leave them as a centerpiece to a striking rocky garden outcropping!

 

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