In Austin, summer pretty much starts around spring. The weather perks-up from its short winter nap and that means people spend more time in their outdoor living spots: On the deck, in a gazebo, planting vines for the pergolas. Warm weather compels us to sit atop the lap…more

It’s not a guessing game. Picking the right wood for outdoor furniture is directly related to the weather. Those who live in an area where there’s lots of moisture or one that’s extremely dry dictates one factor you need to consider.

While Americans own more cats than dogs in the United States, we still love our non-judgmental buddies. Take these facts from the Human Society:

Gardening, it’s a love of life and the reason some of us countdown to spring and summer. It’s finally when we put to use the stuff we ordered from those seed catalogs that start showing-up in our mailboxes after Christmas.

We’re always hearing about “curb appeal.” For those without a constant diet of the various cable TV shows on home improvement, we’re not talking about going crazy with paint on the bumps that separate the street from your lawn. That would more turn the concept into “curb unappeal.”…more

Now that you know a little about Army Spc. Augustine “Augie” Pena’s circumstances. Well, his luck is about to change. Change for the better.

We want to tell you a little story about a hero that we know.

Why Ipe? Focus on Chairs Simply, it’s practically the hardest wood in the world. An accidentally dropped glass of your favorite beverage on any of your outdoor (or indoor) ipe-based furniture won’t leave a bruise.

In our last post, Part 1, we suggested the top three ways to make your backyard into an outdoor paradise. We hit you with the trinity: A deck, the perfect outdoor furniture and a kitchen that would bring tears to the eyes of a chef.