The Story of Panama Jack: From a Suntan Oil Van to Outdoor Furniture

A Florida Gator selling suntan oil from a van in 1974 built a lifestyle brand. Here is how that brand became a...

The Story of Skyline Design: Hand-Woven Furniture with a Sculptural Eye

Founded in Spain in 2001, Skyline Design turned hand-woven synthetic fiber into genuine sculptural design. Here is the story behind the brand's...

The Story of Woodard: Nearly 160 Years of American Furniture Craft

A general furniture maker since 1866 became a wrought iron pioneer in 1936. Here is how Woodard's furniture ended up in the...

Lloyd Flanders Grand Traverse: Classic Wicker Dining and Gliders in SunLoom Vinyl

Caramel or bisque SunLoom vinyl, dining sets for four or six, gliders and rockers: why Grand Traverse is a classic for lanais...

Lloyd Flanders Escape: Knitted Texture and Cloud Cushioning for Pool and Patio

A contemporary Lloyd Flanders collection: honeycomb knitted fabric on a charcoal aluminum frame, from a daybed to bar-height dining.

O.W. Lee San Cristobal: Old Havana Romance in Hand-Forged Iron

Flowing curves, refined metalwork and plush cushions: a closer look at O.W. Lee San Cristobal, from curved sectionals to swivel dining.

How to Choose Lloyd Flanders Fabrics: Grades A to D and Welt Options

About 110 cushion fabrics in four grades, plus a matching or contrast welt. How Lloyd Flanders fabric choices work and what they...

Lloyd Loom vs. All-Weather Wicker: What Makes Lloyd Flanders Different

Lloyd Flanders weaves two kinds of wicker in Menominee, Michigan. Here is how Lloyd Loom and all-weather vinyl wicker differ, and how...

O.W. Lee Aluminum vs. Wrought Iron: How to Choose

Every O.W. Lee collection is built from one of two metals. Here is how wrought iron and aluminum compare for weight, wind,...

Natural Gas vs Propane Grill: Which Should Your Outdoor Kitchen Use?

Same grill, same heat, two very different fuel lives. How to choose between natural gas and propane, what each means for an...

Napoleon, Blaze, Solaire or Lion: Choosing a Built-In Grill Brand

All four make serious stainless grills. Here is what each one does best, from Napoleon's features to Solaire's infrared, so you can...

The Blaze Outdoor Pizza Oven: Rotating Stone, Rotisserie and Pizza Month Savings

A rotating ceramic stone means no hand-turning, and a rotisserie means it does more than pizza. Here is how to choose a...

Fire Table vs Patio Heater: Which Keeps You Warmer?

A fire table burns more fuel than most patio heaters, yet a heater often feels warmer. Here is why, which one fits...

How to Heat a Covered Patio or Screened Porch

A roof changes everything about patio heating. Why electric usually wins under a ceiling, where gas still fits, how to mount, how...

How Many Heaters Do You Need? Sizing Bromic Heat for Patios, Pergolas and Restaurants

Measure, divide by each heater's coverage, then place them where people sit. Worked examples for homes and restaurants.

Outdoor Daybeds: How to Choose the Best Seat in the Backyard

An outdoor daybed is the most relaxing seat you can add to a backyard. Here is how to choose between canopy, pod...

How to Winterize and Store Patio Furniture (By Material)

The end-of-season checklist, material by material: what to clean, what to drain, what to cover, what comes inside, and how to put...

How to Style Outdoor Throw Pillows: Sizes, Fabrics and Welts

Pillows are the fastest way to change how an outdoor room feels. How many to use, which sizes go where, how to...