Tinker's Rule

Outdoor Living

Patios, structures, and weather-ready furniture for the yard.

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  Pergolas, Gazebos, and Awnings: Buying Backyard Shade That Lasts

  Shade is what makes a patio usable in summer. The structures worth the investment, the materials that hold up, and who each is wrong for.

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  Patio Furniture That Survives the Seasons

  Outdoor furniture is bought once and weathered for years. What materials actually hold up, what they cost you in upkeep, and who each is wrong for.