Why does my co-worker slide stuff around on my desk with a outdoor-patio-table umbrella?

I work in Southern California (San Diego) and right next to my desk is a giant patio. My co-worker went on the patio, brought in the giant crank-umbrella used for the table, and started to gently slide my personal effects around on [...]

Outdoor Grill Storage
As of September 22nd at 5:18 PM, Fall has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer has gone and so has the grilling season. Some may like to grill year round but many like to keep their activities tailored to the season. If you’re one of those, it’s time to put away your outdoor [...]

How to do I protect outdoor patio furniture w/cushions?

We just bought a patio set which includes thick chair cushions. They say they have been treated to be water repellant. Do we need to move them every time it rains? What else should I do to protect the padding? Thanks.

The padding is also designed to [...]

Luxury Patio Furniture: Indoor Vs. Outdoor
When it comes to home furniture, there’s specific items for the indoors, furniture for the outdoors, but there’s also furniture for sun and Florida rooms. While it’s pretty easy to tell indoor versus outdoor types apart, being able to tell what luxury patio furniture works for sunrooms versus outdoor patio, [...]

Patio Umbrellas And Sun Fade
Patio umbrellas enhance the comfort and appeal of outdoor areas. But if you’re considering the purchase of an umbrella for your home or business, you might be wondering about sun fade. Although you can find umbrellas in virtually any shade and hue you could imagine, you might wonder how long the [...]