Submitted by: Joseph Kortez

If youve ever found yourself asking What is a deck box?, you are certainly not alone. While we are all familiar with the outdoor furniture weve grown up around (such as the chair, table, and for those most daring, the umbrella), we find ourselves perplexed by the idea and concept of the box. What exactly does it do? Isnt just an over glorified bench? And will my patio really come to life with the use of a deck box?

If you answered I dont know to any of the above, continue reading. While they may seem extraneous and even frivolous, deck boxes can really be a benefit for your patio furnishings. By understanding their function and purpose in your patio, you may find that thinking outside the box requires thinking about the box itself.

Many of you have cushions for your deck furniture that can be easily removed as needed. It is truly a great idea, because it keeps your furnishings cool to the touch during the summer, and adds an extra layer of comfort for your friends and family. But leave them out in the sun too long, and they can start to turn unappealing in a hurry very much due to moisture, debris, and other environmental factors turning them dirty and hard in a hurry. This is where the deck box comes in: instead of having to trudge your cushions back and forth from the garage (or wherever you so chose to store them when not in use), they can go in the box conveniently placed on your deck. Take them out with ease when your guests are here, and when they go, put them back without hassle or unneeded effort. This gives you much more time to enjoy your outdoor paradise without the worry of putting things away.

Everybody loves having a frosty cold beverage during the long, hot days of summer while enjoying the great days on the comfort of your patio. But having a traditional ice chest on your patio seems a littlewell, pass. You want your deck to shout sophistication and class, not tailgate party. Why not use a deck box for this situation? With the right accessories, your box can become a cooler in no time, holding plenty of ice, and keeping your beverages of choice cold all day long. Clean-up is a snap with these boxes: just take out the liner, dump, and store for the next time your storage box needs to become the center of the party.

Remember how I was saying that your deck box can be nothing more than an over glorified bench? It can be an over glorified bench if you want it to be, as well. Because of its sturdy construction out of the hardest woods available on the market, it can be one of the nicest benches youll ever purchase. Why buy a bench and separate storage boxes, when you can combine comfort, aesthetic pleasure, and function in one?

Purchasing a deck box can be one of the best investments you can make for your patio. Bringing together function with beauty will serve you well in the long run, and add a new tool for you to better enjoy your patio furniture.

About the Author: Joseph Kortez is a freelance writer with diverse interests including

home and garden, outdoor furniture and backyard living.

As a media professional, his work has been featured on CNN and the CBS Evening News. He currently writes for

Adams Cedar Company.

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