Do you have cast iron radiators with rust build up or chipped paint that could use a makeover? Re-coating with paint as a temporary fix will result in layers of peeling paint down the road, as many of you may already have experienced. Adding layers of paint to your cast iron radiators also makes … [Read more...]
Choosing the Proper Sling Fabric for your Outdoor Patio Chairs
Chair Care makes custom replacement slings for your patio chairs. Mesh slings are designed to be durable and withstand the elements, but over time the mesh wears out, tears or stretches and eventually needs to be replaced. Instead of replacing the entire chair, the sling fabric can be replaced, … [Read more...]
DIY: Metal Furniture Frame Touch Up Techniques
DIY: Frame Touchup The time to touch up nicks and scratches on the frame is after the old straps or slings have been removed and before the new ones go on. The method to use depends on the type of metal to be painted. For aluminum, rough up the surface slightly with 100-grit sandpaper, then smooth … [Read more...]
Winter Storage Tips to Preserve Your Outdoor Patio Furniture
Temperatures are dropping and chances are, most New Englanders are not planning on spending much more time relaxing outdoors in their patio furniture. This means one of two things: it’s either time to move your furniture into storage, or it’s time to cover up your furniture with a tarp for … [Read more...]
Basic Care and Maintenance for Your Outdoor Patio Furniture
The plastic components of outdoor furniture — vinyl straps, plastic pegs, and mesh slings —will typically last about 10 years. In the meantime, the easiest way to keep outdoor furniture looking good is to give it a quick scrubdown with mild dish soap, followed by a water rinse. In addition, each … [Read more...]