Outdoor & Garden Ideas
Get On Deck With New Outdoor Living Options
Outdoor living is here to stay. According to a recent survey, Americans spend more than $18.7 billion annually on outdoor home improvement projects. With more than 30 million backyard decks already built in the U.S., a good portion is spent on decks and railing. If you're among the millions of homeowners who will be replacing or building a new deck, porch or patio this year, it's time to do some homework on the many new materials and style options now available.
Don't settle on wood just because you're familiar with it. New composite and vinyl materials are available that will both look good and retain their original quality for years to come. They never need painting, staining or sanding. Gray is no longer the only choice in composite or vinyl decking. Advancements in color science have expanded the color options for decks. Boardwalk Composite Decking, for instance, has a new natural brown option that blends beautifully with outdoor surroundings.
Look beyond standard balusters. While colonial-style balusters have a classic appeal, other options are also available. New on the railing market are glass balusters. Glass balusters provide a clearer view, so to speak, of the surroundings beyond the deck, porch or patio. The glass baluster option for the EverNew Oxford style vinyl railing system is one of the most popular, as it works with any vinyl, composite or wood decking surface in both stair and flat applications. When choosing a railing system, be sure it complies with International Code Council requirements as well.
Ask a professional. Your local lumberyard, retailer and contractor should each be familiar with the multitude of new deck and railing products. Seek their opinions on what materials and styles would work best for your outdoor haven.
15 of 15 Review For Lydon Garden Chair
Yvonne ( 2020-Dec-17 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Brilliant product, took 2hrs to put together with just one person - a little fiddly in places but all the tools and fixings slotted together easily.
Sarah ( 2021-Feb-10 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
They are very well made for the price ... keep in mind that they are affordable and not made to be passed down through generations.. They dressed up my otherwise dull dining room chairs and table with the added bonus that we can take them out by the pool if so inclined. They are even comfortable! I am not expecting them to last forever but know that I will get my money's worth out of them.
Michael ( 2020-May-04 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Got this storage bench for my hall way. It was quick to assemble. Instruction where easy to follow . The starting area is just the right high.
Clive Bernard ( 2021-Jan-16 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Easy to make for my daughter and I. Really huge and great for keeping all the kids’ sports kits, balls etc in to keep the house and garden tidy. Highly recommended!
Dave ( 2020-Dec-07 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Schneller Aufbau, da Stecksystem Schönes Holz, alles gut passend Rundum zufrieden
Amanda ( 2020-Apr-26 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
The white pots are pretty small, a lot smaller than what I expected. I'm keeping these, but am re-ordering the larger ones, that come one per order.
Lisa ( 2020-Jul-01 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
It's attractive and I expect I'm going to like it a lot. The instructions are really hopeless, though. There's an item they call "extra bolt" that is really a tool for holding a sort of washer in a hole so you can screw a bolt into it. (Then you unscrew the "extra bolt" from the washer and back your "extra bolt" out of the hole.) Not only is that only more or less hinted at by a tiny diagram...it doesn't actually work unless you insert the tool and washer all the way into the hole (maybe an inch and a half) and then back it out just a few millimeters. Only then (and only if you're holding the tool so the washer that's attached to it is in just the right position for you to screw the actual bolt in from the other side) does it work. I get why that's not easy to write instructions for. Making your customers figure that out, though...
Rosie ( 2020-May-09 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Really nice planters. Even better they come with a smaller planter inside so your not having to fill the whole pot with soil etc.
Claudine ( 2020-Aug-15 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Well made with nice style. Perfect size for miscellaneous items like shoes, toys etc . We are using it to hold shoes that we remove at our front door. Good strong seat as well.
John ( 2020-Jan-28 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
On the whole pleased with the sofa set. But it states that it is a 4 seater set - the ‘foot stool’ is not really strong enough for an adult to sit on. The service was excellent
Wendy ( 2021-Jan-31 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
It was missing a section to screw into -so had to get someone to fix it. Otherwise pleased with it
Amanda-Jayne ( 2020-Dec-10 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Modern, easy to move around, love it. However the warning sticker on the glass top table does not come off easily and leaves full square glue mark on glass. Also in description when buying it stated “ parasol” which I took to mean table would have hole for one, it doesn’t .
Susan ( 2020-Apr-29 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Was much heavier than I anticipated - was really well packaged and fairly easy to put together. Would recommend!
Rachel ( 2020-Oct-17 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Love my swing. Directions were a pain bc none of the parts are labeled to match the directions so it was hard to tell which leg was which. I had to take it apart on step 5 bc I had put it together wrong and used the wrong screws twice. However all of that was worth it in the end bc it was exactly what I wanted. Goes together well and seems to be well made. I hope to get many years use out of it. It is a little on the smaller side but definitely comfortable for 2 people.
June ( 2020-Feb-13 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Product came promptly, well packaged, and very easy to assemble. Larger than I thought/visualised so very good value for money