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POLYWOOD Adirondack chairs in various styles and colors sit on a lawn by a swimming pool before a tall hedge.

The Complete Guide to Buying an Adirondack Chair

All the shopping details you could ever need about the ic...
Comparing Outdoor Dining Set Styles

Comparing Outdoor Dining Set Styles

A white POLYWOOD Captain Bar Chair Duo and a Nautical 31 Inch Bar Table sit on a rounded porch of a red house.

Bar-Height & Counter-Height Furniture Comparison

A man and woman sit on a brown POLYWOOD Vineyard 3 Piece Rocking Set on a white home’s porch with shutters and a flower box.

The Complete Guide to Buying an Outdoor Rocking Chair

The only rocking chair shopping guide you’ll ever need.

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What Is UV Resistance & Why Is It a Must-Have Furniture Feature?

What Is UV Resistance & Why Is It a Must-Have Furniture Feature?

Is the color of your outdoor furniture looking dull or mottled? Are there awkward “tan lines” on cushions that have been left outside for too long? This is what happens when the sun gets its rays on things with low resistance to ultraviolet (UV) light. UV resistance refers to a material's ability to resist UV ...

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Black POLYWOOD Modern Adirondack Chairs sit around a fire pit in a mulched area with trees and a vegetable garden in the background.
Outdoor Living

How to Keep Mosquitos Away From Your Outdoor Space

Keep mosquitos from ruining your good time with our simple tips and tricks.
A brown squirrel sits inside a tree hollow, holding a nut in its paws.

How to Get Rid of Squirrels in 10 Different Ways

Are squirrels making a meal out of your backyard belongin...
A man waters grass with a garden hose.

How to Conserve Water in Your Garden or Lawn

Conserving water can save money, energy, and the planet! ...
By a pool sit two people in brown POLYWOOD Adirondack chairs facing a landscaped yard with plants, trees, and a pergola.

How to Choose the Right Size Pergola for Your Backyard

We'll help you find the perfect-fit pergola.

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.
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“After dinner, we gather around the fire pit and break out the s’mores with my girls. These are the moments that are important.”

– Angelo Adamo Creative Director for Design Elemental, POLYWOOD Design Ambassador

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