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Health & Fitness

Selecting the Right Outdoor Furniture Will Keep You Outside Longer and More Often

Do-it-yourself landscaping tips from the vice president of Patio Town/Villa Landscapes and the professionals at Twin Cities' Patio Town stores and its design/build division, Villa Landscapes.

With the recent snowfall, it might be a little early to think about being outside. Then again, it might be nice to dream as the temperatures start to move up.

There are hundreds of styles of outdoor patio furniture and a number of materials from which to choose! Wrought iron, aluminum, stainless steel, numerous woods, plastic, rattan, synthetic wicker – often people choose a dining set or seating to match or complement outdoor living or garden space. 

The right choice can bring you outside longer and more often. Most people want something that’s maintenance-free, durable, beautiful and comfortable. Keep these questions in mind when shopping for outdoor furniture:

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  • Do you have off-season storage space for your outdoor furniture, or do you want to simply set it up and forget it?
  • Does the thought of spring and fall cleanup and buying special cleaners, strippers, stains, sealers, paint or rust-proofing products give you dread?
  • Do you prefer eco-friendly outdoor furniture such as chairs and tables made from recycled materials?

The right style and materials for your landscape, patio, deck and other outdoor spaces can make the difference between creating a plain and ordinary outdoor living space or an enticing one.

At Patio Town we only carry our exclusive Comfort Craft™ outdoor furniture because it is superior for many reasons and for all seasons. Put it out and enjoy it for a lifetime. Designed with your body in mind, the contours of the chairs and seating choices will put your back at ease. Three styles – classic Adirondack, garden-style Bent Arm and Rollback are great anywhere around your yard and home.

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Discover acres of displays, hundreds of ideas and always free advice and how-to seminars at Patio Town, the Twin Cities’ premier do-it-yourself landscape supplier since 1965 with stores in Oakdale, Burnsville and Maple Grove. Or if you don’t want to DIY, work with our award-winning designers at Villa Landscapes, Patio Town’s design/build division. You can also shop online all seasons at Shop-PatioTown.com.

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