From Patio to Landfill: The Environmental Cost of Outdoor Furniture
This is a detailed, data-backed blog post about the environmental impact of furniture waste and sustainable, circular ways to solve the problem.
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Best Patio Furniture for Your Second Home | POLYWOOD
Here's my detailed guide dedicated to selecting outdoor furniture styles for your second home.
Say Hello to 22 Yellow Outdoor Patio Ideas
This post is all about different ideas for inviting sunny yellow shades into your outdoor aesthetic.
Draper James by POLYWOOD Savannah Collection: A Love Letter to Southern Style
Discover the inspiration behind POLYWOOD's exclusive collaboration with Southern lifestyle brand Draper James.
Stunning Brick Patio Ideas for Outdoor Living
This post contains brick patio design ideas and furniture pairing suggestions.
Cleaning and Caring for Your Rental’s Outdoor Furniture
This was a guest post that I wrote on how to clean and maintain outdoor furniture throughout the year.
How to Keep Pink Stain Off Patio Furniture
Find out what pink stain is and how to keep it off your patio furniture in this how-to guide.
How to Remove Tree Sap & Pollen From Outdoor Furniture
Get yourself—and your outdoor furniture—out of sticky situations with my tree sap and pollen removal guide.
8 Ways to Protect Your Outdoor Furniture From Sun Damage
This post shares tips for protecting your patio furniture from sun damage.
15 Holiday Items You Can Recycle (and 5 You Can’t)
This festive and informative post shares seasonal items you can and can't recycle, plus tips on how to reuse or upcycle non-recyclables.
How to Winterize Patio Furniture in 4 Easy Steps
Learn how to properly winterize your patio furniture to protect it against harsh weather conditions and ensure a longer lifespan with this simple guide.
How to Get Rid of Squirrels in 10 Different Ways
This is a how-to post explaining various methods for deterring squirrels from your garden, outdoor furniture, and backyard.
Keep Your Yard Mosquito Free + Bonus: The Truth About Citronella
Learn how to maintain a mosquito-free outdoor space with this easy guide.
How to Conserve Water in Your Garden or Lawn
This post shares easy ways to conserve water in your garden or lawn, plus helpful tools and more details about how to protect this natural resource.
Celebrating Earth Day
A planet-friendly post. I created this comprehensive guide that includes DIY projects, kids' crafts, recycling tips, and Earth Day history.
How to Spring Clean The Exterior of Your House
This blog post is the second in a series of how-to articles I wrote to show readers cleaning methods for various outdoor items. Cleaning home exteriors—e.g., vinyl siding, wooden decking, glass doors, etc.—is the focus of this post.
Spring Cleaning Checklist: Prep Your Patio Furniture and Accessories
This blog post is the first in a series of how-to articles I wrote to show readers cleaning methods for various outdoor items. How to clean patio furniture and outdoor accessories are the post's main topics.
The Ultimate Outdoor Spring Deep Cleaning Checklist
This blog post is part of a series of how-to articles I wrote to show readers cleaning methods for various outdoor items. The focus of this post is deep cleaning instructions for outdoor furniture materials, flooring, siding, etc.
How to Hang a Porch Swing: Your Step-by-Step Guide
This is an instructional guide on how to hang a porch swing. It includes pre-installation considerations, swing design and mounting hardware suggestions, detailed installation instructions, styling advice befitting a variety of outdoor spaces, and relevant FAQs.
Mission-Style Furniture: History, Key Features & Modern Appeal
This blog post explores the origins and design style of Mission furniture.
The Best Earth Day Activity and Info Guide
This comprehensive guide is dedicated to Earth Day. It includes activity ideas, crafts with step-by-step instructions, recycling tips, facts and statistics (sources cited), the history of Earth Day, the benefits of recycling, and related information.
How to Clean Beach Chairs
This instructional guide offers multiple cleaning methods for beach chairs built from different materials.
How to Recognize High-Quality Outdoor Furniture
I created this guide to help consumers learn how to spot high-quality furniture and reputable businesses. It helps them make informed decisions, which streamlines the shopping experience. I also included valuable insights from Sallie Lord, Principal Designer of GreyHunt Interiors, which enhances the post's credibility.
What Is UV Resistance & Why Is It a Must-Have Furniture Feature?
This blog post delves into the topic of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and how it impacts outdoor furniture. It explains what UV rays are and how they break down materials at a molecular level, then segues into why it's important to choose UV-resistant products. Finally, the article includes details about how genuine POLYWOOD lumber is engineered to be UV- and fade-resistant, and the rigorous product testing the company conducts.
I included (and cited) content from various scientific resources and interviews with SMEs from POLYWOOD to ensure high levels of accuracy and credibility.
I included (and cited) content from various scientific resources and interviews with SMEs from POLYWOOD to ensure high levels of accuracy and credibility.
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Style My Space Makeover
POLYWOOD and designer Anthony Carrino collaborated to give one lucky family a backyard makeover worth $25,000 in the Style My Space Makeover. This landing page reveals the winner and their new backyard upgrade.
Jessica Duce
In this collaboraive project between POLYWOOD and designer Jessica Duce, I crafted all of the landing page copy, thoroughly researched short-term and vacation rental properties, and interviewed Jessica for quotes and further details.
Christian Daw
I crafted the landing page copy for the launch of the Estate Collection by PW Designer Series, featuring interior and architectural designer Christian Daw as the brand ambassador. The copy spotlighted the collection’s debut and supported a broader promotional partnership between Daw and POLYWOOD.
Ocean Plastics: Facts, Stats & How You Can Help
This page is dedicated to spreading awareness about plastic pollution in oceans and waterways, and the ways we can help keep our planet clean.
Eva Shockey
I wrote the copy for this landing page, highlighting how best-selling author and TV personality Eva Shockey collaborated with POLYWOOD to create stylish social settings.
Traci Connell
I wrote this landing page copy to showcase how Traci Connell incorporated POLYWOOD furniture into her lakeside home's outdoor spaces.
Ginger Curtis
I crafted the landing page copy for the launch of the Elevate Collection by PW Designer Series, featuring interior designer Ginger Curtis as the brand ambassador. The copy spotlighted the collection’s debut and supported a broader promotional partnership between Curtis and POLYWOOD.
Hey Grill Hey
I crafted the landing page copy for POLYWOOD's collaboration with Hey Grill Hey founder Susie Bulloch, where she created her dream alfresco space with the company's furniture.
Anthony Carrino Stone House
This landing page covers how designer Anthony Carrino used POLYWOOD furniture to enhance the outdoor spaces of his vacation home in the Catskills.
Shayla Copas
I crafted the landing page copy for the launch of the Latitude Collection by PW Designer Series, featuring award-winning designer and best-selling author Shayla Copas as the brand ambassador. The copy spotlighted the collection’s debut and supported a broader promotional partnership between Copas and POLYWOOD.
POLYWOOD FAQs
I create and regularly update all the FAQs on this page to provide clear, helpful answers for users.
Shipping & Delivery
This page contains POLYWOOD's shipping and delivery information as well as relevant FAQs.
POLYWOOD Sustainability Partners: Ramble Camp
I crafted the copy for this landing page. It covers the partnership between POLYWOOD and Ramble, a Colorado-based camping company.
Anthony Carrino's Firehouse Deck Makeover
This landing page shows how designer and developer Anthony Carrino turned his historic Jersey City firehouse deck into the ultimate family hangout with POLYWOOD furniture. The copy was my contribution to the project.