Understand the pros and cons of each material and how they relate to important lifestyle factors. When it comes to picking out your outdoor patio furniture, it’s important not to place all your emphasis on aesthetics. There are a variety of patio furniture materials out there each with it’s pros and … [Read more...]
DIY: How to Replace Vinyl Straps on Your Patio Chairs
1. Order New Straps Measure the frame: For a single-wrap strap (one with exposed plastic pegs or metal clips), measure across the frame from hole to hole with a cloth tape measure wrapping around the outside of the frame. A double-wrap strap (shown below) covers the fasteners. Start at one hole, … [Read more...]
DIY: How to Replace the Mesh Slings on Your Patio Chairs
1. Order a New Sling Before you get started, you have to measure your chairs and order replacement sling. To find width, measure from the center of one rail to the center of the opposite rail at the bolt locations typically found at the top and bottom of the sling. To find length, lay a cloth tape … [Read more...]