1 An average cost for a cubic yard of concrete is $75 to $125, depending on how much is needed and local prices. 2  Labor costs to pour and form concrete run somewhere around $3.50 to $7.00 per square foot.
Lower-end outdoor wicker is often woven on a rattan frame, a natural material that does not hold up to moisture as well as aluminum, steel or teak. Steel and aluminum won't warp or come unglued, and aluminum offers the advantage of being rust-proof. Teak is a weather-resistant tropical hardwood.
You would need to put it outside to air out for a while. I had a piece of furniture that I lent to a friend and the same thing happened. When I got it back I had to sit it outside for almost 3 weeks and even then there is still a hint of spell.