The patio umbrella has come a long way from the time when we were growing up, many decades ago. At that time, many families began buying outdoor dining sets for their patios that included a table umbrella. This umbrella style was called the garden umbrella. It had a crank that operated its opening and closing […]
In this tutorial you will find the instructions for making an 18” square outdoor pillow. Even if you are a beginner, we think you will find this an easy sewing project. We used Velcro for the closure, so there is no zipper to sew. We asked our wonderfully talented Mom, who has been sewing for […]
You can add some fun to your corn hole toss game by making your own corn hole toss bags with this tutorial for a fairly easy sewing project. There are a lot of fun duck cloth fabric colors available to choose from at the fabric store. Get your family involved in selecting the colors for […]
We’re always on the outlook for quality outdoor decor products to share with you. Earlier last year, as we were touring a Home & Garden Show, a certain vendor’s home goods product display caught our eye. And not long after, we were hooked! Style, Versatility & Easy Care Home Comfort, Inc., the company that makes […]
Do you decorate outdoors for Halloween? Do you decorate with the cute and funny Halloween items, or are you into the spooky and scary theme? It seems lately that we have seen more spooky outdoor Halloween themes than any other. Spooky must be the latest scary trend! We have spotted some really great outdoor Halloween […]
Versatile and high performance outdoor fabrics make every season an ideal time for various outdoor decorating projects. An outdoor color palette typically changes with each season, spotlighting hues that are inspired by the season itself. For autumn, the deeper reds, oranges, and yellows, and even browns found in outdoor fabrics, reflect natures transition from summer […]
Outdoor decorating at home very often includes accessorizing with pillows and cushions for outdoor furniture. Homeowners who have priced, or purchased outdoor fabrics for pillows and furniture cushions know that it can be an expensive decorating project. So it is important to use durable materials that are made for the outdoors. Moisture, including rain, humidity, […]
Fabric choices of patterns and solids, textures and weaves, can temper the mood of an indoor or outdoor room, giving it high energy or a relaxing calm. These are some eye catching outdoor fabrics in red tones. We have selected some various styles from popular manufacturers and designers. Depending on the shade and pattern of […]
Raise your hand if you have ever pushed open a gate that was scraping the ground. Doors and gates that have been properly installed with the correct hardware swing open, and close with ease. Why is using the right grade, and quantity, of hinges for doors and gates so important? Under the weight of a […]
Get organized with these tips for your spring to-do list. Get your yard ready for family outdoor fun and those special occasions. Spring is here and it is time to get outside, enjoy the warm weather, and start those outdoor projects on your spring to-do list. Spring holds so many great opportunities for us to […]
