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03 – Tennessee Light: Finding Your Place in the Spring Sun

Spring Outdoor Living · No. 03 Tennessee Light Finding your place in the spring sun There’s a particular quality to March light in East Tennessee — lower than summer, warm...

02 – Al Fresco: Setting the Table Outside

Spring Outdoor Living · No. 02 Al Fresco Setting the table outside There’s a version of dinner that only happens outside. The light is different, the pace slows, and the f...

01 – The Awakening: Opening Your Patio for Spring

Spring Outdoor Living · No. 01 The Awakening Opening up your outdoor space for spring Spring in East Tennessee moves fast. The light shifts, the redbuds fire up, and sudde...

How to Care for Teak Outdoor Furniture

Teak is one of the most durable hardwoods you can buy for outdoor furniture. Its natural oils resist moisture, insects, and decay — which is why it's been used in shipbuilding for centuries. But "d...

How to Remove and Prevent Mildew on Outdoor Cushions

Mildew on outdoor cushions is one of the most common (and frustrating) issues with patio furniture. The good news: it's almost always preventable, and when it does happen, it's usually treatable wi...