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Intro to Zero Gravity Chairs
Outdoor furniture doesn’t have to be stiff and uncomfortable. Take backyard relaxation to an entirely new plane with our ergonomic zero gravity chairs! With countless styles and colors, your dream yard is just a few clicks away from becoming reality. Keep reading for our full-feature guide to zero-gravity chairs where we’ll discuss the 4 main variations on the hottest seat of the season.
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How to Create Your Best Outdoor Oasis
Your home is where you should feel the most comfortable, and your outdoor living space is essential to making that happen! Outdoor spaces are quickly taking over as the go-to place for entertaining and relaxing in many homes--it can be a place for your friends and family to gather or just a place for you to relax and unwind. Creating the perfect outdoor oasis is easier than you might think – all it takes is a little bit of planning, some creative ideas, and the proper outdoor items. Whatever your vision, we’ve got some tips on how to make your dream space a reality. 3-Piece Patio Acapulco Bistro Set Where do I start? Determine what you want your space to look like. Think about how much time you want to spend in the yard, what activities you want to take place there, how much money you're willing to spend, and which areas of the yard will be used most often. Choose your colors! Once you know what you want your space to look like, it's time to take it a step further with creativity. If your house has neutral colors, go for vibrant colors in your patio or garden. If you have a warmer tone, try using cooler tones for the patio area. While you want your yard to feel like an extension of your home, making it feel like a getaway is important. Staycation vibes right? Plan to decorate for comfort and style. A well-designed outdoor living space should be comfortable for year-round use and offer plenty of seating options for you and your guests. Style means choosing pieces that will withstand all kinds of weather while still looking great year after year, like aluminum or resin patio furniture sets designed with heavy-duty materials (think stainless steel or powder-coated aluminum frames). Set Up Your Outdoor Living Room Your outdoor living room doesn't have to be the same as the indoor one — it can be completely different! Consider how you want this area to look and what kind of furniture will work best. Use pieces that fit together in an interesting way, but also complement each other. To get started, we recommend creating an entertaining, unique conversation space. Consider adding an outdoor sofa like Best Choice Product’s Rope Woven Sectional, L-Shape Sofa Set w/ Detachable Lounger, (pictured to the left) which also comes with a matching table! That’s a win-win! This sofa is not like your indoor sofa–it features fade and water-resistant fabric, so it stands up to the sun and the rain. This outdoor centerpiece comes in four stylish colors to match your yard’s aesthetic. Have a smaller space to work with? No problem! Instead of a sofa, try a patio set, like Best Choice Product’s 3-Piece Patio Woven Rope Acapulco Rocking Chair Bistro Set. This durable chair and table set adds comfort and style to any outdoor oasis. Create Your Dream Garden A garden is a place where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy the pleasures of nature. A well-designed garden can be a great addition to any backyard, but you'll need the proper pieces to do it right! Elevate your oasis with a trellis! Best Choice Product’s Wood Planter Box & Lattice Trellis (pictured to the right) is the perfect addition to any yard. The diamond lattice design creates a beautiful space for climbing plants and hanging baskets. Add more space for greenery in your yard with Best Choice Product’s Outdoor Metal Raised Garden Bed. Plant your favorite flowers, vegetables, and herbs in this quality, powder-coated steel garden bed. Imagine being able to walk over to your backyard when you need rosemary or basil – there they are, sitting in your outdoor oasis, ready for use! Outdoor Metal Raised Garden Bed Complete Your Oasis Your outdoor oasis is almost complete! Whether you have a small patio or a large yard, there are many ways to make your space look like the paradise of your dreams. First things first – no oasis is complete without a hammock! Your outdoor area should reflect relaxation, and what better way than with Best Choice Product’s best-selling 2-Person Brazilian-Style Double Hammock, (pictured to the left). Lounge alone or with a special someone for ultimate good vibes with this roomy, portable outdoor piece. Finish off your yard with a fire pit table, like the Wicker Propane Fire Pit Table, 50,000 BTU w/ Glass Wind Guard. The perfect combination of style and functionality in your patio or the backyard, this beautiful wicker fire pit table brings both function and elegance to your outdoor space. The included glass wind guard allows you to ignite a warm, inviting flame over the sparkling glass rocks and watch it burn all night, while the lid keeps the fire going even during a breeze. Wicker Propane Fire Pit Table Find even more items to elevate your outdoor paradise in Best Choice Product’s Outdoor Living and Lawn & Garden collections!
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Zoning: Why It Matters for Your Garden
Is your garden not blooming the way you hoped it would? The first step to creating your plant paradise is to know your garden's hardiness and landscape zones. Discover why zoning matters for your garden and how to make the most of your space!
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Top-Ranked Gifts for Valentine's Day
There’s nothing quite like Valentine’s Day; celebrating love comes in many ways, through gifts, dinners, and our personal favorite, memorable moments! This holiday, we’re recommending our top-ranked gifts that will satisfy anyone’s valentine’s day wish; thoughtful gifts for him, glowing surprises for her, and bouquets full of fun for kids. FOR HER Starting off the editorial list is our highly recommended gift for her: BCP’s Full Length Standing Jewelry Mirror Armoire. Put a bow on the holiday with something that reminds her how great she always looks! This standing jewelry mirror provides all the space a gal could need for her jewelry, from rings to necklaces and even shelves for makeup essentials. The adjustable tilt provides a full view from head to toe of any outfit (we especially like it for selfies), but don’t worry about jewelry or makeup shuffling about; the mirrors lockable door secures it all. Plus, the overall universal design complements any bedroom, with three different colors to choose from. Look good, feel good right? FOR HIM Relaxation is a gift that never goes out of style, but when you can equally pair relaxation with something that calls attention to a hobby, we call that a win-win! For the gamer in your life or the hardworking mister who needs a day off, we love our Oversized Swivel Gaming Floor Chair. A high, extra-wide backrest gives this chair that extra boost of comfort, with an included lumbar pillow. Sit, relax, and recline with six preset positions that also lets you rotate a full 360 degrees so you rarely have to leave from your comfort zone. Easily maintain quality with a removable linen cover and machine-washable base that protects your floors from scratches. Whether it’s gaming, tv marathons, or a mid-day nap, this multipurpose chair is a treat to anyone! FOR KIDS Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance, it’s about all kinds of love! Kids can be the source of endless memories, so why not gift them their own sweetheart surprise? Our absolute tried & true must-have gift for kids is our Giant Plush Teddy Bear. This life-sized stuffed animal provides nighttime snuggles & cuddly companionship during the day for any boy or girl! Designed in classic brown or fun pink faux fur, this teddy bear provides warm hugs and a healthy reminder that they’re loved. Fun paw-print feet, matching bow, and soft-to-the-touch plushness is every kid’s valentine’s day dream come true.
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By the Room: Going Natural with Storage Solutions
Keeping a tidy home is no easy task! This year, we’ve kept our eyes on trending styles, and natural materials are making a serious comeback. Discover our storage solutions for every room, and organize your home with style & function.
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Fall Favorites: Enjoying the Season with BCP!
It’s official, Summer is coming to an end, and it’s almost time to trade in our board shorts for cargos. There are plenty of things to enjoy instead of rushing through the Fall months in a mad dash to the holiday season. We asked our BCP staff and found some awesome ideas, like camping with a zero gravity chair or arts & crafts at home with your own sewing machine!
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From the Base Up: A Buyer's Guide to Patio Umbrella Bases
The heat is turning up to ten and it’s time to turn your patio décor up to 11! So, what makes a perfect summer day? Cool drinks, comfortable seating, and plenty of shade. At BCP, we just so happen to be experts in that last one, but dozens of umbrellas won’t do you any good without the right base! Umbrella bases are one of those niche items you don’t pay much attention to, but that’s what makes shopping for them so fun! Umbrella bases now come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and utilities. We focus on some chief areas when developing our bases: There are dozens of umbrella styles, and the right base isn’t an easy find. Fixed, mobile, or fillable? How heavy should it be? What’s the pole diameter? Bushings, what they are and why you need them? These are all factors to consider before you choose a base. It may seem complicated but trust us when we say we have done a lot of the work for you already! Let’s start with the type of base. Coming back to the pillar of versatility, there’s nothing more convenient than the ability to just pick up a garden fixture and go! To this end we have created a line of mobile umbrella bases; each one features a set of high-density wheels for rougher terrain, and locks for security. The benefits to a rolling base are obvious; if you’d like to go elsewhere to relax, you can save your back and roll it along. Because they’re designed to move, these bases also add a level of modularity to any outdoor set up. There are drawbacks however, namely that they can get away from you. You may forget to set the locks, we’ve all done it, and send them crashing on a windy day, damaging your umbrella. It’s scenarios like this that draw people to the traditional fixed base. Most of our fixed bases use a rigid plastic shell, filled with a solid ballast like dried concrete. While this base is more difficult to move, you can rest assured, it’s not going anywhere! These bases are also extremely durable, resisting impact and acting as a firm anchor for your personal relaxation space in the garden. The biggest drawback to these is their weight. Bases like these tend to be 80lbs on the lighter side, and it can be a long way from the front porch to the backyard. Before you start thinking that you must choose one or the other, we have a way to compromise! Combine the versatility of movement with the reliability of ballast using fillable bases! This is where things get creative; we design artful shells with unique shapes and motifs that are ready to be filled with your choice of sand or water. Take advantage of the light weight and choose the ideal spot, then leave the base there and fill it with your choice of ballast. You want to move it? Empty it and get going! This all sounds great but there are a few caveats depending on your ballast. If you live in an area with particularly cold winters, the water can freeze, cracking the plastic and ruining the base for future use. Meanwhile, sand won’t freeze but it is much heavier and harder to dispose of than water. Still, with the right considerations, this type of base can easily be your outdoor shade solution. So, you know the three styles of umbrella base, now comes the all-important question: how heavy should it be? When choosing the right base weight, the general rules are: Bigger is better, and the larger the umbrella, the heavier the base. You should also consider where you’ll be using this base. Does it need to fit under a table? Is the area a high traffic one? Will people bump into it or move it around? Is it a wind trap? All these factors can be overcome with a simple mathematic rule. At BCP, we know umbrella math! Simply take the diameter of your umbrella in feet, then multiply by 10. For example, if you have an umbrella with a 10ft canopy, you need at least 100 pounds of weight to hold it down. A 7.5ft canopy would need a 75-pound base, and so on. To be clear, this is all depends on your specific needs. You could certainly get by with a lighter base, but the larger an umbrella is, the more space there is to gather wind and lift it from the ground. This is important for table umbrellas as well; a weighted base will keep both the furniture and the umbrella safely on the ground. Lastly, never leave an open umbrella unattended; always close the canopy before you walk away to keep it in working condition. The weight has been figured out and you know what style you want, now we need to know what fits together. As you can imagine, each umbrella base is built to accommodate a certain range of styles & pole diameters. Trust us, there is nothing more awkward than when you go through all the trouble of choosing the perfect umbrella and base, only for them not to fit together. Style-wise, the most crucial difference to consider is whether you’re going with a market umbrella or an offset one. A market umbrella features a central frame or pole which feeds directly into a weighted base. Meanwhile, an offset umbrella canopy is projected from a base which sits adjacent to the canopy. This is done to provide more space beneath the canopy and better control the shade. It’s also worth noting that while market umbrella bases are smaller and mobile, most offset umbrellas feed into a cross base which is connected to weights or fixed to the ground with stakes. Again, your choice is what matters, but it never hurts to be thorough when selecting your umbrella. So let’s make sure everything fits together. While most top umbrella brands will provide exact dimensions for each pole, they can be spotty with the bases. That said, there are some key innovations that will make the selection process easier. The first is adjustment knobs. If your base has at least one knob, then any umbrella with a diameter smaller than the receiver has the potential to fit. This comes with one caveat; depending on the material of the pole, you may be subjecting it to extra wear and creating a pivot point for wind to bend it under the right conditions. The second innovation is bushings. Most bushings are made of high-density plastic; they are simple rings, or sometimes sleeves, that fit into the receiver to tighten the diameter without adding strain on the pole. Keep in mind that bushings work best with at least one adjustment knob. The bushing keeps the orientation upright while the knob adds security. In effect, both tools can do their job while lowering the risk of damage. Of course, both of these tools are great, but they’re no substitute for simply doing your research and making sure your umbrella pole and base receiver match. When shopping, you also need to consider the diameter, the material of the pole, and what you’ll be using it for. The weather is changing, the patio season is in full swing, and you deserve every advantage available. When selecting your base, you need to consider the style, the weight & material, and what features and specifications they come with. Whether you choose a market, patio, or offset umbrella, the correct base is waiting for you here at BCP! Use this guide, get shopping, and make the most out of this Spring and Summer! [carousel name="umbrella-stands-accessories"]
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Box Gardening 101
As more and more of us adjust and develop a more home-centric lifestyle, one should never underestimate the rich rewards that come with tending and growing your own garden. Aside from the literal fruits [and vegetables] of your labors, there are many benefits, emotional and physical, enjoyed by the home-gardener: For those new to flexing their green thumbs, there’s no better space than a garden bed to get started. Fewer weeds, reliable drainage, and less soil erosion are a few well-known benefits to garden beds, but in general, garden beds serve two purposes: they create an isolated enclosure for specific plants, and they maximize small spaces. Let’s start with the enclosure; it’s common knowledge that soil chemistry and pH affect how certain plants—especially flowering and fruiting ones—grow. These enclosures allow you to supplement your soil with additives until it is ideal for whatever plants you decide to grow, without detracting from nearby plants or existing soil deposits. As for space, the compact dimensions of garden beds force you to make smart choices and study the plants you want to grow. For example, you could fit, at most, one pumpkin in a 4x4 garden bed. But in that same bed, you could grow a dozen strawberry vines! With these two concepts in mind, you can truly begin to make the most of your garden bed. Now we get to the most unique feature of garden beds: micro-environments! By mimicking the conditions of soil around the world, you can create the ideal for a variety of plants! Imagine growing succulents in the dead of winter or harvesting blueberries in the fall. It will take work, time, and a few tries, but that could be you! Alright, so you know that garden beds are amazing, but before we get too ahead of ourselves, let’s shift focus to another important topic. Just like the most important part of any plant is its roots, the most important aspect of a garden box is its material. For our purposes, we like to stick to one of two materials: wood and metal. Both have their virtues and drawbacks, but what makes these two materials so great is their durability. If you are someone who enjoys frequent experimenting, it can quickly get expensive to purchase new garden beds. That’s why these two materials are great, simply remove the previous soil and plants, and you’re ready to try something new all over again. On the subject of wooden planters, most agree that wood has three advantages. First, the traditional look has both charm and appeal that looks natural alongside most outdoor setups Second, wood is an excellent insulator that, with a few garden blankets, can protect your plants from frost in the colder months. Finally, wood is easily customized and biodegradable, so when this planter finally breaks down, you can easily dispose of it or reuse it somewhere else in the garden. Metal planters have their own merits as well. First, coated metal can last up to 20 years with the right care since it doesn’t break down nearly as quickly when exposed to the elements. Second, maintenance is very easy; most garden bed materials require regular upkeep to stay water-resistant, coated metal does not. Keep in mind, certain conditions such as excessive salt in the air, may break down the protective coating faster than in other areas. Finally, setup is a breeze with most metal plates being precision-engineered to exact specifications. Whatever your decision, we highly recommend sticking with wood or metal. As other materials like plastics, foam, and composites break down in ways that involve much more complicated clean up. So now that you know how great garden beds are and what materials to look for, let's find out what kind of garden bed is right for you. When choosing a garden bed, they usually fall into one of two categories: elevated and raised. Simply put, a raised bed is a bottomless partition that sits on top of an existing soil bed. An elevated bed is a partition, with a bottom, which is set off the ground with stilts or legs. As with materials, both setups have their advantages and disadvantages, which is why it is so important that you make the choice that suits your needs and limitations. An elevated bed is a wonderful thing for both homeowners and apartment dwellers alike since it provides space for planting where before, none existed. An elevated bed allows you to turn a paved patio, balcony, or otherwise inhospitable area into a flourishing garden. Furthermore, because the bed is a freestanding structure, it can easily be moved with the right configuration. Imagine setting up your garden bed on a set of wheels on an east-facing balcony, moving it inside when the weather turns, and then sliding it out again, no worse for the wear. This level of control and the security that comes with it is easily the most attractive part of an elevated bed, but there are some ergonomic benefits as well. For starters, the height reduces the need for painful bending or kneeling, reducing the strain on your back and knees. In addition, these elevated beds are separated from the ground, so harmful pests like gophers, moles, or skunks will be discouraged. Raised beds may be somewhat restrictive in terms of placement, however, they are wonders of size, shape, and versatility. Since raised beds are built on existing soil, they are great for people who want a garden but prefer to have wide-open spaces. With a 6ft x 6ft x 2ft garden bed you literally have 72 cubic feet of space to work with and still have the rest of your yard for other projects. Community garden plots? These are a perfect way to cordon off your space and reduce invasion from whatever weeds or blights your neighbors may have. The best thing about raised beds is their versatility. Available in many shapes and depths as high as your waist, the sheer number of possibilities for planting can be staggering. In a bed 1ft deep you can plant a collection of lilies and root vegetables, while in another 3ft deep a lovely sapling of a clementine orange can take root. You now have the 101 basics to build a perfect garden! As you prepare to grow your green thumb, use the essential tips below to enrich the blueprint to your outdoor utopia and reach in to a season full of bloom! As an example, say you want to grow daylilies, here’s how you begin. Daylilies thrive in full sun as well as partial shade, depending on how hot the days are. They also love moist, yet well-drained soil filled with organic matter for structure and insulation, just a touch on the acidic side. As a bulb, lilies like to be planted deep, at least 12 inches down, and in groups of three for support and more full blooms down the line. So, knowing all of this, you could use an elevated garden bed, with wheels in case of weather changes, and top off the soil with some coffee grounds for added acidity. After planting, water once a day to moisten the soil and allow drainage. In time your flowers will bloom, your intuition will develop, and before you realize it, you will become a gardener!
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Upgrade to More Than Memory Foam: Green Tea & Charcoal Infused Mattress
After an in-depth research into what makes a mattress truly improve sleep and promote healthy habits, we developed the Charcoal Gel & Green Tea Infused Memory Foam Mattress. Composed of reactive ingredients for flexibility, gel powder, bamboo charcoal, and green tea powder – this mattress is going to be your new best friend.
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