Outdoor Living

Transform your backyard into an oasis! Explore our outdoor living blog for design inspiration, DIY projects, and expert tips to create a stunning and functional outdoor space.

All Outdoor Living Articles

Browse our outdoor living library for entertaining ideas, cleaning advice, creative crafts, and more.

How to Keep Cats off Outdoor Furniture

How to Keep Cats off Outdoor Furniture

Learn why cats love jumping on outdoor furniture and how to keep their paws off your patio set. We've gathered a list of safe, effective methods to keep your furniture cat-free without harming your furry friend.

A rustic outdoor kitchen features white wooden cabinets, porcelain countertops, and a stainless steel gas grill.

How to Clean a Grill

Keep your grill in top shape with our detailed care and cleaning guide for charcoal grills, flattop griddles, pellet smokers, and more.

A snowy scene featuring a family bundled in coats and hats, seated on various POLYWOOD furniture around a fire pit.

How to Throw an Outdoor Winter Party

The good times don’t end when winter arrives. With a little forethought, you can throw an awesome outdoor party for family and friends, even in colder weather and snow-dusted settings. Browse our tips and ideas for planning a chilly season come-together.

Hands adding red cranberries to a festive evergreen wreath decorated with pine cones and magnolia leaves.

DIY Holiday Wreaths

Want to learn how easy it is to create your own festive holiday wreath? We’ve prepared a variety of DIY wreath ideas—complete with pictures and instructions—that you can make with items found around the house or in your backyard.

Featured Projects

Explore, shop, and get inspired by curated looks from award-winning designers and tastemakers reimagining their spaces with POLYWOOD outdoor furniture.

Designing a Home Away From Home

Discover why short-term rental designer Jessica Duce swears by POLYWOOD for all her vacation rental projects, including her latest endeavor, The Gathering. Bonus: Get insider tips for styling properties guests will adore.

Style My Space Backyard Makeover

The big reveal! See the incredible backyard makeover we brought to life for one lucky family with the help of renowned designer and contractor Anthony Carrino.

"We wanted to respect the front of the building and we tried to make it look like it was timeless ... POLYWOOD furniture just elevated the look."
- Jason Traycoff WestMain Kitchen Owner