Living on the patio ... furniture may be for you, says Jackie Hirschhaut of the American Home Furnishings Alliance. But it's pricey. Price: Four-piece sets start around $400 and can run as high ...

When your wallet is taking the lead on patio furniture decisions, finding the lowest price on quality products is the goal—and those deals pop up much later. "The end of season, in August, is when you ...