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Patio Umbrella Size Guide, Find the Perfect Umbrella!

Updated: August 7, 2018     Eric Clark

Patio Umbrella with Bistro Set by Abba Patio
Patio Umbrella with Bistro Set by Abba Patio

When shopping for a patio umbrella, there are many variables to consider. Do you want a traditional patio umbrella or cantilever umbrella? What shape umbrella do you want? Octagonal, rectangular, or square? Does it need to tilt? And finally, what sorts of materials and colors are right for your needs and design directions? But perhaps the most important property of an umbrella to consider prior to purchase is the size! You want to make sure your umbrella will fit with your furniture in terms of scale, and in terms of shade capabilities. We have put together this Patio Umbrella Size Guide to cover all the basics for umbrella size questions.

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your patio umbrella or your furniture, this guide will show the appropriate sizes for different furniture scales and scopes.

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How to Remove Mildew From Outdoor Furniture

Updated: October 10, 2018     Eric Clark

How to Remove Mildew from Outdoor Furniture

Mildew is a constant threat to outdoor furniture and decor. It is a thin, usually black (but sometimes white), growth produced by mold. If left to fester, mildew growth may turn into full-blown mold growth, which is more of a hassle to remove than mildew. Mildew can present itself on almost any surface, though some are more resistant to mildew growth than others. This article is a guide on how to remove mildew from outdoor furniture. We look at many of the most common materials used in outdoor furniture, and discuss solutions to get the mildew off, and to get your outdoor furniture ready for the season!

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Durable Outdoor Furniture Frame Materials

Updated: October 10, 2018     Eric Clark

Durable Outdoor Furniture Frame Materials

Shopping for outdoor furniture can be a dizzying experience, with an incredible array of furniture styles, material types, and designs to choose from. With Pinterest and Instagram, it’s easy to see what styles of furniture look great together, but it can be often difficult to tell whether the patio furniture pieces will stand the test of time. Identifying durable outdoor furniture frame materials can be challenging, and in this post, we hope to shed some light on the most robust materials choices for patio furniture.

Patio frames can last a lifetime, but many don’t. If your current set is wearing out, and you want to be sure that the new set you purchase will look great for years to come, be sure you take the materials into account when picking your furniture set.

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Keep Warm Outside! How to Stay Warm and Cozy on the Patio

Updated: August 20, 2018     Eric Clark

Keep Warm Outside Outdoor Heating GuideMost of us need to close down our patio and deck spaces when the weather gets too cold, losing valuable usable space in the home, and cutting down on our ability to spend time in nature. However, with clever use of outdoor heating, you can keep your patio up and running for longer into the season, and open it up earlier in the year. You can also use these heaters to create focal points in the yard, zen relaxation areas where you can snuggle under a handmade blanket, and mini oases of warmth. This guide will give tips on how to keep warm outside.

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How to Use a Tumbling Composter

Updated: September 20, 2019     Eric Clark

Fresh Compost from a Mantis Compost Tumbler
Fresh Compost from a Mantis Compost Tumbler

Compost tumblers are quite effective at rapidly producing high-quality compost in a home garden environment, and are becoming more and more popular among today’s gardeners and sustainability advocates. They have many advantages over traditional ground-based compost bins or pits (see our article on Compost Tumblers vs Bins for more information). In order to understand the advantages and disadvantages of tumbling compost bins, it is crucial to have a good knowledge of how to use a tumbling composter to create outstanding organic compost.

Of course, each tumbling composter will have specific instructions, but the purpose of this guide is to inform users as to how to use compost tumblers, what to put in them and what to keep out, and some information on compost basics for beginners.

If you’re interested in purchasing a compost tumbler, be sure to check out our guide to the best compost tumblers for more information.

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