Your patio furniture can last decades if you know how to care for it. This material-by-material guide covers everything from teak and metal to wicker, resin, and cushions, so nothing gets damaged and everything stays looking its best.

Most of us think about cleaning as something that makes our homes safer. But the products used to do that cleaning can tell a very different story. Walk down the cleaning aisle of any grocery store and you will find shelves full of products promising a spotless home. What those labels rarely mention is what is actually inside the bottle and what it leaves behind long after the surface looks clean. Conventional cleaning products often contain volatile organic compounds, synthe