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Author - Micah Laremore

Our Africa Biodiversity Tree Planting Project 2023 – Patio Guys & OneTreePlanted

Partnering with OneTreePlanted for Biodiversity in Africa Since 2019 Patio Guys has partnered with OneTreePlanted in a global mission to restore forests around the world. This mission has already planted over 3000 trees globally including many here in California as well as places like the Amazon rainforest. This year (2023), our efforts will be expanding across the Atlantic with Patio Guys' first tree planting initiative on the continent of Africa. Why Africa? Africa is home to some of the world's most significant forests....

OneTreePlanted Earth Month Partnership 2023

Our exciting OneTreePlanted Earth Month Announcement! As a company there are few things we love more than getting the chance to give back to our communities and the environment. This stems from our owner, Jan, and his desire to "leave the world better than how he found it." 2023 was an amazing year for this as we chose to continue our Earth Month pledge to plant a tree for every furniture piece refinished in the month of April. After a successful...

Vintage Patio Furniture History: See the Iconic Outdoor Styles of the – 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and Today

Vintage patio furniture has a rich history that dates back to the early 20th century when the concept of outdoor living began to emerge. Initially, patio furniture was designed for function over fashion, with designers focusing on sturdy and durable furniture rather than comfort and style. However, as outdoor living gained popularity, patio furniture evolved into a reflection of the design trends for each decade, from the playful and colorful furniture of the 1950s to the multi-functional and modern designs...

Our California Wildfire Response: Patio Guys & OneTreePlanted

For someone growing up in California, few words can evoke more fear and sadness than the word WILDFIRE. I personally have had a friend and a relative that have lost their entire homes, and almost their lives, to the horrid destruction of California wildfires. In this docuseries, our partners OneTreePlanted explore the causes of California wildfires and more importantly how the strategic tree planting efforts of Patio Guys and thousands of other Californians is allowing for a massive reforestation effort...

Don’t DIY Spray Paint your Patio Furniture – 4 Reasons

DIY "How to" guides on spray painting your patio furniture come a dime a dozen nowadays each with their own methodology and product that promise a fresh start for your patio furniture through their easy step-by-step process. Well, believe it or not, spray painting isn't the silver bullet many DIY guides chalk it up to be. Here are the 4 reason's you shouldn't DIY spray paint your patio furniture. A temporary fix to a long-term problem  -  Patio Funiture Spray paint...

OneTreePlanted: Earth Month Partnership with Patio Guys

At Patio Guys and OneTreePlanted, we believe trees are an essential part of our environment, providing a range of benefits that are crucial for the health and well-being of our planet. From providing oxygen and clean air to filtering water and mitigating the effects of climate change, trees are an important resource that we must value and protect. One of the best ways to protect and preserve trees is by planting more of them. This is why Patio Guys has chosen...

8 Tips on How to Arrange Your Patio Furniture

Everything you need to know to arrange your patio furniture for parties, family gatherings, patio remodeling and more! Arrange with purpose  -  Arrange Your patio furniture step 1 The first thing you need to decide when arranging your patio furniture is what you will be using your patio for the most. Is this primarily a space for dining? Then you will probably have the table as your patio’s focal point. Do you mainly host parties around the pool? Then you will...

Patio Furniture Value: What is my Patio Furniture Worth? in 4 Easy Steps

If you're like most people, it’s been a long time since you purchased your patio furniture. This makes determining your patio furniture's value extremely difficult. How can you determine a patio furniture piece's value when you don't remember what you paid for it? Is a piece worth investing in for a refinish or repair? Should you seek to sell your patio furniture on a second-hand market? How much would it cost to simply replace everything and start brand new? This...

8 Unstoppable Outdoor Design Trends from LA in 2023

Each year a region will push the outdoor design space to new heights by influencing all the regions around it. In 2023, that region will be LA. Here are the 8 unstoppable outdoor design trends from LA that will take the outdoor design world by storm in 2023 and how you can implement them in your own outdoor space. Market Saturation - Outdoor Design Trend #1 Bright and bold are back! Did they ever really leave? With Pantone announcing Viva Magenta as...

7 Romantic Patio Design Ideas you’ll Fall in Love with this Valentines Day

Heavy traffic, over-priced restaurants, and crowded spaces not your thing? Use these 7 romantic patio design ideas to create an outdoor oasis you can use for stress free backyard dates this valentines day and beyond. Wanna Get Away? - Romantic Patio Idea #1 We all love our neighbors (well most of them) but when it comes to evenings with your significant other be sure to design your romantic patio with spaces away from on-looking eyes. Privacy fences are the simplest choice here,...