Patio furniture has changed over the years. It is no longer just hard, wooden seats that leave splinters, or a blanket on the grass. While those options are still available, you can also enjoy the outdoors in seating arrangements that rival your living room sofa. Advances in technology have improved the materials available for manufacturing outdoor seating.

Gain a new room when you create a living area outside with cushioned furniture. Enjoy everything from comfortable seats, to a state of the art barbecue grill, to a canopy to block out the noon-day sun. Once just a pretty view outside your window, the patio has become the new gathering area for summer parties and family gatherings. Do not forget the added bonus of keeping the inside of the house cleaner. Parties are notorious for the mess they leave. But if it is all outdoors, a short group activity at the end of the party can complete all the clean-up in a hurry.

Many types of seating are available, including wrought iron, wood frames and durable plastic seat bases. Most of it comes already assembled and is easy to set up. The wonderful part is that it can all be padded with waterproof cushioning that protects you from the hard frames. The cushions should still be put in a safe place during stormy weather and when not in use. By protecting cushioning from the elements, it will last for years longer.

In addition to the advancements in comfortable seating, grills have some pretty impressive options and can be as easy to use as the kitchen stove. Choose from wood, charcoal or gas cooking options. The hood on the grill improves cooking time while locking in heat and moisture.

Coolers have advanced, too. You do not have to settle for a simple foam cooler to keep food and drinks cold. There are many types of coolers, including those that are similar to refrigerators and can keep food fresh without the use of ice, but with cooling elements.

Grass floors are great but if the area is used often, natural grass may be worn down. Some people opt for grass rugs that are constructed from plastic, and that can take a beating from endless groups of people without showing wear. Some outdoor enthusiasts prefer a concrete slab for flooring. Other options that are less expensive include gravel or sand floors.

Live outside with the kids in the summer and read a book in the shade of the canopy over head. Even mild rain can be ignored while you and the kids are protected from it. Instead of having the kids play inside on days with sprinkles, let them play in your outside living room, complete with fresh air.

Winter barbecues can be fun, too. Simply pull out the cushions from storage and brush the snow off the grill. Then, let the fun begin. You do not even have to use a cooler, with all of the handy snow for keeping beverages cold. But do not forget to wear your coat, just because you are taking advantage of the patio furniture, the weather may not be cooperative.

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