Comments for Modern Patio Furniture http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:24:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Strathwood Gibranta All-Weather Hardwood Armchair with Cushion Set of 2 by Nell http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/modern-patio-chairs/strathwood-gibranta-all-weather-hardwood-armchair-with-cushion-set-of-2/comment-page-1/#comment-235 Nell Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:24:49 +0000 http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/modern-patio-chairs/strathwood-gibranta-all-weather-hardwood-armchair-with-cushion-set-of-2/#comment-235 </div> After reading numerous reviews on the chairs, i was a little concerned with the mixed responses. First let me say the price is the best I found. Second the shipping was amazingly fast, I think 3 or 4 days total. As far as when they arrived the boxes were a little beat up but the chairs were fine, plus the company can't control the shipping once it leaves. The directions were not bad but I am pretty patient and can use a pair of tools. I put them together in about an hour or so and that was while watching tv and sitting on the floor taking my time. The finished product went together fine, I personally had no issues with missing hardware, holes not lined up, and the quality was WELL worth the money. I have only had them outside for a day or two and I personally spent the time to rub them down with teak oil, $10 for a can at Home Depot. We also purchased polyester covers that we will keep on the chairs when not in use. I was a little worried about the stain leaching from the chairs based on other reviews so I oiled them and cobvered them, but I would do that even if the reviews never said anything about the stain. Bottom line, well worth the price, I bought them for my wife for her birthday as well as the chaise lounges made by Stratwood and couldn't be happier. After reading numerous reviews on the chairs, i was a little concerned with the mixed responses. First let me say the price is the best I found. Second the shipping was amazingly fast, I think 3 or 4 days total. As far as when they arrived the boxes were a little beat up but the chairs were fine, plus the company can’t control the shipping once it leaves. The directions were not bad but I am pretty patient and can use a pair of tools. I put them together in about an hour or so and that was while watching tv and sitting on the floor taking my time. The finished product went together fine, I personally had no issues with missing hardware, holes not lined up, and the quality was WELL worth the money. I have only had them outside for a day or two and I personally spent the time to rub them down with teak oil, $10 for a can at Home Depot. We also purchased polyester covers that we will keep on the chairs when not in use. I was a little worried about the stain leaching from the chairs based on other reviews so I oiled them and cobvered them, but I would do that even if the reviews never said anything about the stain. Bottom line, well worth the price, I bought them for my wife for her birthday as well as the chaise lounges made by Stratwood and couldn’t be happier.

]]> Comment on Strathwood Gibranta All-Weather Hardwood Armchair with Cushion Set of 2 by Anonymous http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/modern-patio-chairs/strathwood-gibranta-all-weather-hardwood-armchair-with-cushion-set-of-2/comment-page-1/#comment-234 Anonymous Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:23:16 +0000 http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/modern-patio-chairs/strathwood-gibranta-all-weather-hardwood-armchair-with-cushion-set-of-2/#comment-234 </div> I have purchased these chairs with 3 other pieces to create a seating area in our school library. We are very pleased with the quality and appearance, not to mention a price much lower than other sets I had found. I have purchased these chairs with 3 other pieces to create a seating area in our school library. We are very pleased with the quality and appearance, not to mention a price much lower than other sets I had found.

]]> Comment on Strathwood Balboa Deep Seat Corner Chair with Cushion by Bathsheba http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/modern-patio-chairs/strathwood-balboa-deep-seat-corner-chair-with-cushion/comment-page-1/#comment-233 Bathsheba Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:47:03 +0000 http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/modern-patio-chairs/strathwood-balboa-deep-seat-corner-chair-with-cushion/#comment-233 </div> I have the Balboa Collection; the corner piece, armless chair and the chaise, and have been very happy with it. I have had it for over a year on my patio and think that it looks great, the perfect piece for enjoying summer outdoors. The wood has held up well, there are a few places that it has split but nothing major and they are barley noticeable, mainly on the bottom of the legs. This occurred during winter since I live in a place with a lot of moisture I figured not storing the wood indoors could affect it, and was pleasantly surprised with the minimal amount of splitting. The cushions have held up well too (I bring them inside during the winter to store them) and are very comfy. The depth on the pieces are good for relaxing and the chaise is great to stretch out and read in the sun. I will mention that the chaise is not long enough to lay completely on your back and not have your feet hang off the edge, but it is the right size for reading while sitting and stretching out your legs. The ottoman has come in very handy as an extra place to stretch your legs if another person is sitting in the chaise portion or I have used it without the cushion as a cocktail table to put the wine and cheese on. Overall I think that the Balboa collection is a great item for my yard and am very happy with the quality and price. I have the Balboa Collection; the corner piece, armless chair and the chaise, and have been very happy with it. I have had it for over a year on my patio and think that it looks great, the perfect piece for enjoying summer outdoors. The wood has held up well, there are a few places that it has split but nothing major and they are barley noticeable, mainly on the bottom of the legs. This occurred during winter since I live in a place with a lot of moisture I figured not storing the wood indoors could affect it, and was pleasantly surprised with the minimal amount of splitting. The cushions have held up well too (I bring them inside during the winter to store them) and are very comfy. The depth on the pieces are good for relaxing and the chaise is great to stretch out and read in the sun. I will mention that the chaise is not long enough to lay completely on your back and not have your feet hang off the edge, but it is the right size for reading while sitting and stretching out your legs. The ottoman has come in very handy as an extra place to stretch your legs if another person is sitting in the chaise portion or I have used it without the cushion as a cocktail table to put the wine and cheese on. Overall I think that the Balboa collection is a great item for my yard and am very happy with the quality and price.

]]> Comment on Strathwood Balboa Deep Seat Corner Chair with Cushion by Faith http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/modern-patio-chairs/strathwood-balboa-deep-seat-corner-chair-with-cushion/comment-page-1/#comment-232 Faith Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:11:09 +0000 http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/modern-patio-chairs/strathwood-balboa-deep-seat-corner-chair-with-cushion/#comment-232 </div> bought two armless chairs and the ottoman and corner chair. the ottoman went together quite easily...but when assembling the corner chair it's best to be VERY careful in which order you screw all the nuts and bolts in. there is one bolt inparticular....that if you wait till the end to add it, you quite literally have to take the whole thing apart and start over. <br/><br/>also....i do NOT recommend assmebling this thing alone. it takes two people....one to hold up the slats and pieces while another screws it all in. <br/><br/>the overall quality of the chair is very nice tho. built in vietnam (so the sticker says) and all the wood joints fit well. the assembly instructions could have been drawn out clearer. <br/><br/>one other piece of advice....this chair is MUCH larger than i imagined (and yes i measured it out before buying). it would not fit thru my door to my patio, so i had to undo everything and start over. you have been warned! <br/><br/>one last thing....im not a fan of the white cushions...but i noticed places like Pottery Barn have colored replacements you can order if you dont like the stark white. bought two armless chairs and the ottoman and corner chair. the ottoman went together quite easily…but when assembling the corner chair it’s best to be VERY careful in which order you screw all the nuts and bolts in. there is one bolt inparticular….that if you wait till the end to add it, you quite literally have to take the whole thing apart and start over.

also….i do NOT recommend assmebling this thing alone. it takes two people….one to hold up the slats and pieces while another screws it all in.

the overall quality of the chair is very nice tho. built in vietnam (so the sticker says) and all the wood joints fit well. the assembly instructions could have been drawn out clearer.

one other piece of advice….this chair is MUCH larger than i imagined (and yes i measured it out before buying). it would not fit thru my door to my patio, so i had to undo everything and start over. you have been warned!

one last thing….im not a fan of the white cushions…but i noticed places like Pottery Barn have colored replacements you can order if you dont like the stark white.

]]> Comment on How Do I Stop My Two 9 Year Old Dogs From Urinating On The Patio Furniture? by Tom D http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/question-and-answer/how-do-i-stop-my-two-9-year-old-dogs-from-urinating-on-the-patio-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-193 Tom D Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:38:46 +0000 http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/question-and-answer/how-do-i-stop-my-two-9-year-old-dogs-from-urinating-on-the-patio-furniture/#comment-193 And have been doing this for 9 years, and it's suddenly a problem now?? You just have to train them to not pee there.. Which is going to be a little tough, as it's gone on a long time now. Try taking them out and past the patio and blocking the patio so that they can't get to it to pee.. Edit: NO don't rub their nose in it, this is a STUPID suggestion, this is old time training crap that doesn't work. You only suceed in teaching the dogs that you are mean, and pee in general is bad.. You don't want them afraid to pee, you just want them to pee in a more appropriate place.. Don't slap their nose or rub their nose in pee.. This is not positive training, this is ABUSE! And have been doing this for 9 years, and it’s suddenly a problem now??
You just have to train them to not pee there.. Which is going to be a little tough, as it’s gone on a long time now. Try taking them out and past the patio and blocking the patio so that they can’t get to it to pee..
Edit: NO don’t rub their nose in it, this is a STUPID suggestion, this is old time training crap that doesn’t work. You only suceed in teaching the dogs that you are mean, and pee in general is bad.. You don’t want them afraid to pee, you just want them to pee in a more appropriate place.. Don’t slap their nose or rub their nose in pee.. This is not positive training, this is ABUSE!

]]> Comment on How Do I Stop My Two 9 Year Old Dogs From Urinating On The Patio Furniture? by Sims http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/question-and-answer/how-do-i-stop-my-two-9-year-old-dogs-from-urinating-on-the-patio-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-195 Sims Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:19:33 +0000 http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/question-and-answer/how-do-i-stop-my-two-9-year-old-dogs-from-urinating-on-the-patio-furniture/#comment-195 Good Luck...No way out unless you put the furniture and the plants where the dogs arent..They are males and they are going to mark their territory..I have a male house dog..He marked my couch and chairs..I got him neutered..it helped with the bad smell, but he still marks..Again good Luck Good Luck…No way out unless you put the furniture and the plants where the dogs arent..They are males and they are going to mark their territory..I have a male house dog..He marked my couch and chairs..I got him neutered..it helped with the bad smell, but he still marks..Again good Luck

]]> Comment on How Do I Stop My Two 9 Year Old Dogs From Urinating On The Patio Furniture? by DP http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/question-and-answer/how-do-i-stop-my-two-9-year-old-dogs-from-urinating-on-the-patio-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-194 DP Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:00:59 +0000 http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/question-and-answer/how-do-i-stop-my-two-9-year-old-dogs-from-urinating-on-the-patio-furniture/#comment-194 Whenever they pee, rub their nose in it for like 15 seconds then hit them on the nose 3 times, all while firmly saying NO! it Worked for me and my friends dogs.. Whenever they pee, rub their nose in it for like 15 seconds then hit them on the nose 3 times, all while firmly saying NO! it Worked for me and my friends dogs..

]]> Comment on How Can I Keep Feral Cats From Peeing On My Patio Furniture? by L. http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/question-and-answer/how-can-i-keep-feral-cats-from-peeing-on-my-patio-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-132 L. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:43:54 +0000 http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/question-and-answer/how-can-i-keep-feral-cats-from-peeing-on-my-patio-furniture/#comment-132 Consider buying a training DVD. Consider buying a training DVD.

]]> Comment on How Can I Keep Feral Cats From Peeing On My Patio Furniture? by datukkey http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/question-and-answer/how-can-i-keep-feral-cats-from-peeing-on-my-patio-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-131 datukkey Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:21:47 +0000 http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/question-and-answer/how-can-i-keep-feral-cats-from-peeing-on-my-patio-furniture/#comment-131 Spray your furnature with citrus oil, and spread monthballs around the patio. Spray your furnature with citrus oil, and spread monthballs around the patio.

]]> Comment on How Can I Keep Feral Cats From Peeing On My Patio Furniture? by M L http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/question-and-answer/how-can-i-keep-feral-cats-from-peeing-on-my-patio-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-130 M L Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:06:12 +0000 http://www.modernpatiofurniture.org/question-and-answer/how-can-i-keep-feral-cats-from-peeing-on-my-patio-furniture/#comment-130 You buy a robotic dog and put it near the cat... That might Work... You buy a robotic dog and put it near the cat…
That might Work…

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