Patio Guidance

Can Outdoor Patio Lights be used indoors?

By -pravin
Posted on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
Posted in Lights

Yes, outdoor lights can be used indoors. But it also depends on the type of patio light and the fixtures of the outdoor light. Outdoor lights are made to resist the harsh outdoor environment. For example, floodlights are too bright hence cannot be used indoors. When outdoor lights are indoors, they only help with visibility.

Can you Power Wash Outdoor Cushions? (Pro Washing Tips)

By -pravin
Posted on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
Posted in Covers

To answer this question, first, you have to understand what power washing is. Power washing is the technique of using heated high-pressure water to clean a surface. It is different from pressure washing because pressure washing does not use heated water. So, yes you can power wash patio cushions. However, most homeowners do not recommend

Do Hammocks Hurt or Help Your Back? (Solved)

By -pravin
Posted on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
Posted in Hammocks

Keeping all factors constant, a hammock helps with the health of your back. This is because a hammock may help to align the spine. Health practitioners say that the continuous movement on the mattress causes misalignment of the spine hence back pains. But a hammock prevents turning and moving, allowing you to sleep in one

How Tight Should My Hammock be? Expert Tips

By -pravin
Posted on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
Posted in Hammocks

Believe it or not, a hammock is not supposed to be too tight or too loose. Experts suggest a hammock must be a little bit curved in the middle. Some say it must have a banana shape. The recommended hanging position is that there must be a 30 degrees angle between the straps and the

How Long Does Wooden Patio Furniture Last?

By -pravin
Posted on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
Posted in Furniture

Holding all other factors constant, any wooden patio furniture can stay for fifty and above years (50+ years). There are three factors that influence the lifespan of wooden patio furniture. These are maintenance, climate/weather, and type of wood. Research shows that if you carefully consider these three factors your wooden patio furniture can stay for

How do you Keep Outdoor Tablecloths from Blowing Away?

By -pravin
Posted on September 25, 2021September 25, 2021
Posted in Outdoor Tables

The wind is a natural phenomenon that can ruin your outdoor relaxing time. Wind can blow off your nice tablecloth and land it in mud or on a sharp object. Sometimes it can carry it to unknown locations. This is why you need to find ways to keep your tablecloth on the table whenever the

How do you Dress an Outdoor Patio Table?

By -pravin
Posted on September 25, 2021September 25, 2021
Posted in Outdoor Tables

Winter is over and the warm weather is here. It is time to bring out the patio furniture from storage or to unwrap the patio furniture. The headache is to dress the patio table so that it adds elegance to the patio. A patio table is the centerpiece of beauty to any outdoor space. You

What is the Best Gravel Size for Patio?

By -pravin
Posted on September 25, 2021September 25, 2021
Posted in Covers, Furniture, Outdoor Tables

Different areas on the patio have different gravel sizes. The different gravel sizes are to encourage the functionality of that area. For example, the fire pit area must have larger gravel than the furniture area on the patio. In general, gravel size for a patio ranges between a half an inch and two inches. Any

What Kind of Wood Should I Use for an Outdoor Table?

By -pravin
Posted on September 25, 2021September 25, 2021
Posted in Outdoor Tables

“Super-wood” is a term that refers to the type of wood that can survive the outdoor environment. And a patio table requires a super-wood. There are a few qualities that qualify wood into the category of super-wood. The first one is that the wood must be resistant to water and strong sun radiations. It must

What is the Cheapest Material to use for the Patio?

By -pravin
Posted on September 25, 2021September 25, 2021
Posted in Canopies, Covers

Of course, gravel is the cheapest material to construct a patio. Gravel is readily available in almost all parts of the world and is easy to install. Just dig out the base foundation and lay the base rocks and you are ready to lay the top layer of gravel. It is also cheap to maintain.