Take Your Armoire Outdoors

Most people think of an armoire as a purely indoor furniture item. However, it can be fun to break the mold and push the barriers of what is normal. Shock your guests (in a good way) and show off your taste and creativity by taking this piece of indoor furniture outdoors. Certain wooden armoires are able to be taken outdoors, and used as an outdoor storage unit.
Cedar wood is incredibly resilient and can stand outdoor weather. Make sure that you treat your rustic armoire with a finish or paint so that it will remain water-repellent and keep the contents of your armoire dry and safe.
An armoire is a perfect spot to store extra towels by the pool, or your pool accessories. It also can be used to keep your outdoor blankets by your fire pit, or even grill tools and spices.
Even though armoires are typically used to store clothes in bedrooms, you can bend tradition by bringing your cedar wooden armoire outdoors and using it as a storage unit. Just make sure you prepare your armoire for outdoor weather!

Why You Need Outdoor Storage

I personally believe that you can never, ever have enough storage. This statement is even true when it comes to your backyard. Although you might think that you don’t need outdoor storage, there are plenty of things for which you could use it, you probably just haven’t thought of it!
One untraditional use for small wooden storage boxes is to store outdoor accessories, such as cushions for your outdoor furniture, when not in use. Rain and sun damage shortens the life of your cushions. However, simply placing your pillows and cushions in an outdoor storage box when not in use will protect it from the damaging weather elements. This will save you money in the long run, and makes outdoor storage worth the investment.
Another idea for outdoor storage use is a place to store your children’s outdoor toys. Having separate outdoor storage for outside toys has several benefits. First, it will keep their outdoor and indoor toys separated, providing increased organization. It also gives them easy access to their playthings, so they don’t have to tromp through the house, carrying their toys.
If you own a pool, outdoor storage can make your life much easier. You can store all your pool accessories, toys, and cleaning tools in a wooden chest. Also, it’s great to have a place to store extra towels; it will keep your house drier and cleaner. Wooden outdoor storage boxes save you time and money, and help you to keep organized.

Flip Up Your Picnic Table Benches!

Wooden picnic tables are a great addition to any backyard. They create a great area for you and your family to enjoy time together, great food, and the outdoors. However, the benches of your picnic table can sometimes pose a problem when you are mowing your lawn. Traditional picnic tables are also very bulky, and take up a ton of space in your garage.
This is why I recommend purchasing a picnic table with flip-up benches. When you need to mow the lawn, simply flip up your benches so you can mow right underneath the table. You don’t even have to move the table, just put up the benches and mow away. This feature saves you time and energy. Mowing the lawn will not be such a huge job when you don’t have to move all your outdoor furniture around.
Another benefit to flip-up benches is storage. It is important to take your picnic table inside for the winter to extend the life of your furniture. By flipping up the benches, you can save a lot of space in your garage or other storage facility. That way, you can store as much furniture as possible so your patio furniture has a long life.

Time to Relax With an Outdoor Rocking Chair

Americans today are busier than ever. It seems like we are always going, always working, and always stressed. It is always essential to make sure you have time to relax, no matter how busy your schedule may get.
There are few things that relax me more than the peaceful sounds and beauty of nature. After a long day of work and stress, I love coming home, pouring a glass of wine, and sitting outside, enjoying the cool evening air. It gives me time to wind down and just enjoy some time by myself.
A classic indoor option for relaxation is the rocking chair. The soothing back and forth movement rocks you into a calm state of repose while you unwind from your busy day. I often find myself so relaxed that I actually drift off to sleep while sitting in a rocking chair.
Recently, I discovered the outdoor rocking chair. Now I can have the best of both worlds! I can have the peaceful atmosphere of the outdoors and the relaxation motion of the rocking chair. Relaxation, although it may not seem like it, is incredibly important. If you don’t take time to recharge and rest, you will quickly wear yourself down and be unable to get through your busy, productive days.

Quaint Garden Bridges

Most backyards have at least some terrain that is difficult to cross. Whether it your problem is a stream, uneven terrain, or a swampy area, you can make it traversable with a simple garden bridge kit. These kits are easy to assemble (it only takes about 2 hours to build!), and are completely adorable. It can be a fun project for you and your kids to take on together, and build not only a bridge, but also a bond.
There are several different sizes of bridges available, so you can fit your bridge to the area you need to cross. Most bridges come in either cedar or pine, both of which are strong hardwoods that can support a lot of weight.
If you don’t want a bridge that draws a lot of attention to itself, choose a kit without railing. These bridges lay close to the ground and are completely understated, allowing the natural beauty of your backyard to be the main aesthetic appeal. However, if you’re looking to make a statement, or if you have limited mobility and need support, pick out a garden bridge kit that also has railings. These kits will take a little longer to assemble and produce a bulkier bridge, but the railings make the bridge more substantial, if that is what you need.

The Swing's the Thing

Well, the wooden swing is at least. A rocking glider is the perfect addition to your backyard or even your front porch. It creates a place for conversation, romance, or personal reflection. There is just something incredible soothing and relaxing about sitting and swinging back and forth, enjoying nature. I love to relax, swing, and read a good book. It’s also a great place to cuddle up with a loved one. However, I think it’s really important to buy a wooden glider instead of a plastic or metal one.
Over time, plastic will tear or sag. It is lightweight and can easily blow away. Metal will rust. Neither material is capable of holding up over years of wear-and-tear. And trust me; your rocking glider will get plenty of use. Although metal and plastic are both cheaper materials, the quality you get with a wooden glider pays off in the long run. Think about it; is it cheaper to buy one quality piece of wooden furniture that will last for years and years, or several cheaper piece of metal or plastic furniture? Wood is sturdy, durable, and quite frankly just looks really good.
If you want to find a way to get more use out of your backyard and enjoy the beauty of nature, you have to buy a rocking glider. And if you want to get the most for your money, it is essential to buy a wooden one instead of paying less for plastic or metal. Being cheap now will cost you more in the long run.