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Comment on Strathwood Balboa Deep Seat Corner Chair with Cushion by Bathsheba

Bathsheba — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:47:03 +0000

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

Faith — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:11:09 +0000

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

Tom D — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:38:46 +0000

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

Sims — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:19:33 +0000

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

DP — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:00:59 +0000

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.

L. — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:43:54 +0000

Consider buying a training DVD.

Comment on How Can I Keep Feral Cats From Peeing On My Patio Furniture? by datukkey

datukkey — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:21:47 +0000

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

M L — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:06:12 +0000

You buy a robotic dog and put it near the cat…
That might Work…

Comment on How Can I Keep Feral Cats From Peeing On My Patio Furniture? by John M

John M — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:08:18 +0000

Report the cats to the animal control, they can put traps out to try to catch them. Normally they are not spayed or neutered, so they just keep on reproducing and end up being a real menace. Never take matters into your own hands for catching them, just one scratch can end up being a HUGE medical bill, believe me I know first hand. A bite could be deadly, so don’t go there. Call either animal control or the humane society and ask them what to do. In the meantime, the easiest thing is to get a dog and have it “mark” the area (the cats smell the dog pee smell and run). There is also stuff you can buy as repellant in a pet store, you spray it for example on a couch you don’t want a cat to pee on. Otherwise, switch your furniture before the good furniture gets completely ruined! p.s. the cats may be around due to mice (their food source!) so putting down mouse traps might help also, if you think that may be a reason.

Comment on How Can I Keep Feral Cats From Peeing On My Patio Furniture? by eugene65

eugene65 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:55:59 +0000

try one of those fake Owls that emit a sound periodically