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4 Outdoor Living Trends for 2022

  Many of us now depend on outdoor spaces to provide additional living space.  We want a peaceful escape, and a place to connect with nature. Weather permitting, a wide variety of activities including work, play, cooking, relaxation, and entertaining are all moving outdoors.     1. Outdoor Workspaces   Remote working is here to stay—so why not try setting up an outdoor office space.  It could be as simple as choosing the right outdoor furniture to accommodate your needs or tran ....

The Benefits of an Outdoor Umbrella

  There are many things to consider when buying a patio umbrella. Outdoor furniture allows you to enjoy nature, without sacrificing style or comfort. As spring and summer arrive, you’ll spend more and more time outside entertaining or lounging poolside. To keep you and your guests cool and protected from the hot sun, it’s important to have ample shade.    Solar radiation can dramatically change the temperatures of an object that it hits, heating it far above the actual air temperat ....

The Benefits of Teak Wood

  Teak is known for its high density, close-grain, high natural oil content, and its natural golden-brown color. These characteristics have made teak a popular construction material for thousands of years. Teak furniture is naturally weather-resistant because of the high natural oils and close grain of the wood. Combined, these factors make teak exceptionally resistant to the damaging effects of moisture, the sun, pests, mildew, and fungus.     Natural teak wood is a porous material. ....

Outdoor Project: Four Tips for Creating an Ideal At-Home Retreat, from Willis Furniture

As spring turns into summer and the days get warmer, it’s the ideal time to transform your patio, deck, garden, or even your entire yard into a serene lounge space. Think about setting up your outdoor living space much like you would when planning your interiors. These days, we’re spending a great deal of time at home: Not only are we working from home and relaxing there in the evenings, too, we’re also hosting small, distanced gatherings in our outdoor spaces and planning staycations. H ....

Fun Ways to Celebrate Independence Day Without the Fireworks

The City of Virginia Beach has canceled July 4th fireworks and some other events through July 5th.  Although this is disappointing, there are many ways we can still celebrate safely at home this holiday.  Here are some great ways to enjoy this patriotic summer holiday: Go for a bike ride. Spending time outdoors getting fresh air, exercise, and sunlight help contribute to good health and a better immune system.  Get active on your day off and go for a bike ride before all the eating and ....

How to Keep Your Outdoor Furniture Looking New

Patio furniture is bound to take some abuse from the elements, especially in Virginia Beach, as well as all the local cities of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk and even the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the Eastern Shore of Virginia are impacted by the salt water of the Atlantic Ocean and  Chesapeake Bay. Salt water creates a unique challenge in caring for furniture use outside on patios even if it is an open sunroom space. That’s why it’ ....

5 Benefits of Indoor/Outdoor Living

1. Indoor/Outdoor Living Areas are the Ultimate Open Floor Plan If you are lacking square footage in your home or would like more space to entertain, expanding your indoor/outdoor space is something to consider.  This is a great way to expand your home without investing in an addition or expensive remodel.  Homeowners can easily entertain and enjoy the indoors and outdoors without feeling limited with a versatile, multi-use space.  2. Indoor/Outdoor Living Spaces are great for Your Health ....