Seaside Casual: Carefree, Stylish, Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture

seaside casual

When you dream of your perfect outdoor furniture, what comes to mind? Of course, you want something that will look amazing on your patio, and you also want it to be comfortable. On top of that, it should be easy to keep clean and made to withstand the elements. As a bonus, you would love…

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Homecrest Fire Pits

Homecrest Fire Pits with Chairs

There is no better way to extend the life of your patio than with a fire pit. Whether you long for some extra time on your patio when the sun starts to set or you aren’t ready to say goodbye to it when the fall season hits, a fire pit is exactly what the doctor…

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3 Steps to Get Outdoor Furniture Ready for Spring

Squeezing a Sponge

It’s been a long winter here in Connecticut, there’s no doubt about that, but now it’s officially spring. So dust off your outdoor furniture and get ready for Saturday barbecues with friends and quiet Sundays spent taking in the fresh air. All it takes is three simple steps:

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2015 Outdoor Furniture Trends in Connecticut

Orange and Red Patterned Outside Furniture

The groundhog may have seen his shadow this year, but his six weeks is almost up, so bring on the gorgeous Connecticut sunshine. Yes, that means it’s time to dust off the umbrella and spruce up your outdoor furniture. Not sure where to get started? Here’s a look at the top outdoor furniture trends for…

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How to Light Your Gas Fireplace (Video)

Lighting a Gas Fireplace

For gas fireplace logs, lighting the pilot light each fall can be an intimidating chore for some people. It doesn’t need to be. It’s really quite simple, once you understand the basic mechanics behind the three-step / three-minute process it takes to turn on your gas logs. The process is essentially the same with any…

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Connecticut’s Best Pool Table Brands

Connelly Legacy Plaques

At Porch & Patio, we are all about providing our customers with the finest products available for their homes. Whether it’s our fireplaces, our patio furniture, or our game room setups, when you buy from us, you can count on a quality product entering your home. Today, we are going to shed a little more…

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Best Pool Table Brands

Red Pool Table with Drink

Beer Stain on Your Pool Table? Follow These Steps Now Your pool table is your pride and joy. It is the mecca of your social events and you want it to look good. But because your pool table is used during parties, sometimes things happen and you end up with a stain—like a beer stain,…

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Gas Fireplaces vs. Wood Fireplaces

Feet Next to the Fireplace

Which Fireplace Is the Best for You? So, you’re in the market for a fireplace, that’s great, but before you get too far in the purchasing process, you need to stop and consider what you want the fireplace for. Maybe the ambiance it will provide is alluring to you, or maybe you just want a…

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Guide to Creating the Ultimate Game Room in CT

Game Room with Pool Table

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating the Ultimate Game Room Nothing will add a new level of excitement to your home quite like a game room. It provides hours of entertainment while helping you create lasting memories with your friends and family. While the end result is certainly enticing, having to set it all up can…

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Ping Pong Table – Connecticut’s Holiday Gift

Family Playing Ping Pong

Ping Pong Tables Are the Holiday Gift of the Year Are you having a hard time figuring out what to get your kids for the holidays this year? They each have a different request, and none of them are exactly inexpensive. That’s why we have a better idea: Why not get your family a ping…

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