The day Outer's five-piece wicker furniture set, a sofa with armchairs, was delivered, there were clouds that suggested rain. I was secretly hoping the sky would drop enough water to see how this ...

Outer, an outdoor furniture company that says it makes “the world’s most durable and comfortable sofas,” has been popping up practically everywhere. From targeted ads on Facebook, #sponcon on ...

My husband’s and my backyard patio is our sacred little oasis — the place we’ve poured so much love into to make it feel serene, luxurious, and like ours. It was once a lifeless concrete pad that we ...

Q: Can you give me some tips on weatherproofing wicker furniture? A: Wicker – the inner stem, or reed, of the rattan plant – looks great outdoors, but it’s susceptible to heat and sunlight, which dry ...

WICKER AND SUMMER seem inextricably woven together. You think of wicker on porches in July; in sunrooms in August; in other informal, hothouse spaces that get less use once the weather cools. But one ...

Rattan used for outdoor furniture can be pretty durable, but doesn't do so well in extreme temperatures. Use this simple ...

Wicker furniture isn't just for country houses anymore. Even the most minimalist of spaces can benefit from the addition of these warm natural-fiber pieces—that is, until they start to age. Left alone ...

Don’t ditch your favorite porch pieces just because they’ve lost their luster. Save your porous pals with these easy steps from our local experts. Q: My wicker porch furniture is looking shabby.