Outdoor Furniture

Fireworks fun worth the cost (York Daily Record)Gas prices have spent much of this nation's 232nd year bursting wallets at the seam. But on Friday night, as York celebrated America's birthday, many ignored $4 a gallon gas to enjoy the bursting of fireworks on the grounds of the York Expo Center.

?Telex From Cuba? (New York Times)?It was the first thing I saw when I opened my eyes that morning. An orange rectangle, the color of hot lava, hovering on the wall of my bedroom.?

COLUMBIA: Hurricanes power up (Monroe County Clarion)Here comes the story of the Hurricanes. Following the long, cold winter, Columbia's swim team is ready for summer to truly begin. And with all of the flash flooding, the kids are ready to splash through water that has been thoroughly chlorinated and isn't teeming with sediment, car parts, patio furniture and venomous snakes.

PHOTOS: Expensive Patio Furniture Lesson (WXYZ-TV Detroit)Photos sent to WXYZ.com by Alan Peplinski are a reminder that you should always secure patio furniture when storms are blowing through. Alan's glass table was no match for wind...

How to Clean and Care for Outdoor Furniture (Carteret County News-Times)(ARA) - When spring rains rinse and refresh the outdoors, decks, patios and everything on them get a bath, too. But, once it's dry you see the remaining film that stays: dirt, bird droppings, sticky tree sap and buds, and whatever other debris that gets carried in the wind to land on your patio.

Minn. man recovering from lightning strike (USA Today)A Minnesota man is recovering from being struck by lightning after he ran out into his yard during a storm to save bring in his patio furniture.

Summer Beauty Starts with Protection (Richfield Reaper)(ARA) - Break out the patio furniture and light up the barbeque - it's time for summer entertaining! Whether you're hosting the neighborhood Fourth of July cook-out or dolling up for a romantic evening under the stars, make sure you are protecting your skin before you head outdoors for summer fun.

Glenn Haege: Save by giving old patio furniture new lease on life (Detroit News)The hardware stores and home and garden centers are chock-full of snazzy-looking lawn and patio furniture.