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.
18 of 18 Review For Felix Gas Patio Heater
Barbara ( 2020-Aug-05 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Delivered quickly , very straightforward to put together. Box is sturdy ,colour and material excellent. Hinge mechanism on the lid is superb. Have had torrential rain it has proved to be fully water tight. My only recommendation is that it could be designed to have a half size shelf to go in it .Otherwise fantastic purchase.
Rachel ( 2020-Sep-21 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
We bought the pillows for our patio furniture first, then had to find a bin to store them. Perfect size for our needs. We selected this one also because it was not that ugly putty color that we see so often; this will be less conspicuous in our setting. This one had been out of stock, but I'm glad I waited for it to become available again. Came back on daily sale in wayfair, so I snapped it up. Speaking of snapping, I should mention that it was super-easy to assemble.
Edmea ( 2020-Jan-29 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Easy to assemble, good instructions. Shelves on flimsy side, after reading reviews (advise using wood to strengthen) they’re fine for light pots and seedlings. It’s stood through a very windy day and torrential down pour. Very quick delivery too. Would recommend.
Kimie ( 2020-Nov-27 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Arrived on time very helpful courier . Pictures do not do it justice ! Nicer than I thought just need the weather now !
Alan ( 2020-May-22 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Bought to bring a little colour to my small hallway. Doesn’t disappoint. Great quality.
Arthur ( 2021-Feb-25 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Perfect swing for the front yard. It was slightly smaller than I thought but it is the dimensions as listed. Overall I was happy with the purchase. Took me approx an hour to put together.
Steve ( 2020-Mar-03 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
It’s easy to assemble and looks good in our garden. However the cushions are poor quality and after little use are already losing their firmness and shape
Robbie ( 2020-Jun-19 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I bought 2 of the 50cmh pots, the look great, much more expensive than they cost. They have an inner liner with handles so you can lift the plant out to water etc. Delivery was really quick too.
Paul ( 2020-Oct-23 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I purchased this bench to place on my front porch. It is very sturdy, has the convenient pop up table in the center of the bench seat, and has maintained its color despite being left outside 247. I am very happy with this purchase and can’t wait to see how nice my front porch will look once I add pillows to the bench and put up some seasonal decorations.
Anthony ( 2020-Apr-24 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Looks great. Color faded a bit after the first season with them, but I guess that is expected in the outdoors.
Anonymous ( 2020-Nov-01 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Delivered quickly, easy to assemble but the lid doesn’t stay up so it is tricky to put cushions away.
Pauline ( 2020-Dec-02 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Looks fab on my patio! I was very dubious about the measurements of the furniture before delivery and expected something a lot smaller however I wasn't disappointed. For the price, I do also feel the quality is really good and the rattan effect is good quality. I had been looking at similar items in garden centres that were much more expensive but poorer quality. I would definitely recommend
Susan ( 2020-Sep-05 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Very nice looking furniture. It looks a lot more expensive than it is. The green cushions that come with it are a nice touch. I found it very easy to assemble only took me an hour and a bit on my own. I would highly recommend it.
Anne ( 2020-May-27 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
We purchased this set about 6 months ago and have been very happy so far. The quality and comfort for the money are wonderful. The cushions can easily be thrown into the washing machine, and still look like new despite multiple washings and continuous use.
16 Castle ( 2020-Mar-04 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I bought two units for my porch and the second one serves a dual purpose lol. They were very easy to assemble on my own and are very sturdy. I love the look and the fact they have a cushion on top aswell. They are the perfect size for my porch. I would certainly buy from here again as they are top quality.
Joyce ( 2020-Jun-02 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Perfect for what we needed, excellent service, delivered before due date and well packaged. Easy to assemble.
Cindy ( 2021-Feb-04 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Easy to assemble, good instructions. Shelves on flimsy side, after reading reviews (advise using wood to strengthen) they’re fine for light pots and seedlings. It’s stood through a very windy day and torrential down pour. Very quick delivery too. Would recommend.
Anonymous ( 2020-Dec-01 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
These are very cute and exactly as pictured though they are TINY. I don't even have a plant that will fit in here. Just keep that in mind when buying them. Otherwise, they seem well made.