Whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee, catching some rays by the pool, or letting the day’s stress melt away as you relax on a warm summer evening, patio furniture can provide some of life’s most enjoyable moments. Not all patio cushions are created equal though, and if your furniture is padded with a thin layer of rigid outdoor foam, there’s a good chance you’ll be going back inside sooner than you want, even on the nicest days.   Fortunately, outdoor foam is made with two functions in mind for your patio furniture. With a porous structure that drains and dries quickly, as well as a soft but supportive cushioning feel,…

No matter how well they are maintained, seat pads or couch cushions will eventually wear out from use. But whether your worn-out pad cushions patio furniture, hard dining room furniture, or your favorite cushy sofa, there are plenty of benefits to be had by making your own replacement cushions!   It’s affordable! For most people, the best reason to make their own furniture cushions is that it saves money. By only buying raw foam stuffing, you save on labor and all the other materials that go into making a finished couch cushion. There are even more savings to be had if you’re able to pick up the raw stuffing materials…

One of the most annoying problems that face a homeowner or renter is a drafty doorway. In the big picture, they are nowhere near as serious as plumbing or structural issues, but a drafty building is uncomfortable and inefficient; two things nobody wants. Sometimes, the source of a draft isn’t even restricted to the room where it is felt, as they can cut across homes, one room to another. When the problem is found to originate from a door, an easy solution is a draft blocker; a simple tubular slide-on system that blocks the movement of unwanted air.   There are two basic types of draft blockers. One involves two…