How-To

Pro-Level Patio Pool Furniture Care and Maintenance: Guide for Ultimate Longevity

We live and work in San Diego, and the Patio Productions team has spent the past 18 years selling patio pool furniture. The most important lesson I've learned is this: proper year-round patio furn...

DIY Sling Replacement: Step-by-Step Guide for Refreshing Your Patio Chairs

Well-made, modern sling patio chairs are designed to keep looking great over years of outdoor use. But let's be honest … fading, stains, scrapes, and tears happen. That's when you need to know the...

How to Remove Mildew and Black Spots from Teak Outdoor Furniture

Here's a teak outdoor furniture care no-brainer: no one should have to use the words "mildew" and "black spots" in the same sentence as "my teak furniture." It's just wrong … but it happens. And i...

Comprehensive Year-Round Patio Furniture Care Guide

I'm guessing you love sitting on your patio furniture all year long. I know I do. If I could make money by simply relaxing on my back porch, I'd take that job in a heartbeat. (Writing about this p...

Creating an Intimate Patio Space

A backyard or patio is like an artist's canvas. With the right design, preparation, and elements, it can be whatever you want it to be. A luxury resort-style pool oasis. An athletic training space...

The Expert Guide to Outdoor Daybed Materials: Durability, Maintenance, and Style

Confession time. You ready? I'm not a professional, board-certified, card-carrying designer. And probably, you aren't either. We're just some fun-loving folk who can't wait for some beautiful weat...

Outdoor Daybed Care Guide: Pro Tips To Make It Last

Is it just me? Or is it possible that an outdoor daybed is the absolute best piece of furniture you could add to your backyard for maximum chill? Relaxing? Check. Luxurious? Double check. There's ...

Maximizing Small Spaces: Fitting an Outdoor Daybed on Any Patio

There I was, standing at my back door, looking first at my small patio and then over at my brand new outdoor daybed. It was a real "big square peg in a small round hole" situation. Maybe you've be...

The Many Benefits of Gardening (and How to Get Started)

There’s so much satisfaction in making your own food and learning how to grow fresh produce. Gardening is a practice of sustainability and self-sufficiency. If you’re motivated by a desire to make...

How to Remove Trees from Your Yard

So, you have a tree. A tree that has overstayed its welcome. A tree that’s grown a little too unkempt. Maybe a tree with rot or a disease. A tree that has to go. Or, a tree that's just making i...