Design Confidently, Live Comfortably



Issue #3, Mar/Apr 2004

Furniture for the Great Outdoors
Wood, metal, wicker, and mixed materials make for comfortable, durable outdoor furniture
by Josh Garskof

If outdoor furniture reminds you of peeling wicker and scratchy woven plastic, think again. We help you weed through the array of fresh new designs and materials as well as elegant classics that will withstand anything nature may send their way. Learn all about frame materials and finishes -- as well as durability, cost, comfort, and maintenance -- and find lots of sources for the furniture that's right for you and your patio.

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