Archive for August, 2008

Will metal patio furniture rust? get hot? Is wood better?

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

frameit asked: Is wood or metal the best choice for patio furniture from a low maintenance and durability perspective? There are many different metal alloys in the market today, wondering which is better. Do they rust? Also, does metal get very hot if sun is shining on it for a ...

resin/plastic or wood patio furniture.which do you prefer, and why?

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

mapdock asked: I'm shopping for patio furniture...something to relax on that will hold up for at least a few seasons. Hopefully I can get as much mileage out of it as possible. Any really good recommendations or bad experiences? Thanks in advance!Aliyah

Any stores in Henderson, NV that carry nice patio furniture that is not really high end?

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Amelia C asked: I've been to RC Willey, but the selection was pretty low. Is this because of the time of year?Avery

Where can I find fabric to match patio furniture bought at Wal-Mart?

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Sue H asked: The furniture style is Palm Valley II and the brand is Better Homes and Gardens. I have extra pillows that I want to cover to match the fabric on the furniture.Estrella

How do I restore and old wrought iron patio furniture set?

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

blkcurrant asked: I've recently purchased an old wrought iron patio set and would like to restore it to a new-looking black finish.Natalee

What is the brand of the black patio furniture set with green slingback chairs from Chase Pitkin?

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

drewtag asked: I purchased a patio set from Chase Pitkin before it closed and now I need the name of the brand to fix a broken item. The table is black aluminum with a greenish tinted glass table top. The chairs are also black aluminum slingback with green ...

Can white plastic (resin) patio furniture be painted?

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

John B asked: I have several pieces of white resin patio furniture that are heavily stained and I am wondering whether I might be able to paint them to make them look better. If I can do this, what kind of paint should I use?Aileen

Why is good patio furniture so dam expensive?

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

scanjet asked: Good sets run in the 1000s. Just a table umbrella and like 4 chairs. You can get a whole bedroom set for that. I notice home depot sells sets from Hampton Bay that run in the 3 to 400s. I know Hampton Bay makes ...

How do I get rid of green mildew stains on patio furniture?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

infoskoop asked: I have a porch swing with a top on it. It is getting worse each year with green mildew all over it.....any suggestions on how to get rid of it?Amy

How do I stop birds from eating the stuffing out of my new patio furniture?

Friday, August 8th, 2008

suzyqgreen asked: I recently bought patio furniture with outdoor safe cushions. But the cushions are already being pecked to pieces by the birds in my backyard! They have made several holes in the new cushions and it's clear that it's the stuffing they are after. Does anyone know how I ...