Garden Furniture

Whether on your house, RV, or the front of your business, an awning, or a cloth secondary covering, over your windows finishes the look of your facade. But commercially made awnings can cost...

I'm going to describe how I brought back to life an arbor which was originally produced in the early 1900's. It was not beyond repair and was in exceptional shape. I found it at a garage sale and...

How to build a professional shade pergola or arbor that will look good and last 20+ years. Whether you want to build for shade or just curb appeal these instructions can be adapted to any size...

Welding cast iron can be very tricky. The proper procedures must be followed, or even more extensive damage can be done while welding this fickle material. These steps should guide you to a...

With the cost of gas rising so high and utilities skyrocketing, more people are turning to alternative methods of heating and cooling their houses. One of the materials that are still fairly cheap...

A covered garden swing offers a place to sit and relax after a long day. With a little time and energy, you can build a swing. You can build an arbor to support the swing and cover it with ivy....

The hammock is a sling traditionally made of woven fabric and used most often for sleeping. It was developed in Pre-Columbian Latin America and enjoyed widespread use on the Yucatan peninsula two...

A hammock chair, also called a hanging chair, is a hammock that is suspended from a chair stand. It takes up less space than a regular hammock because a person sits in the chair more or less...

The hammock probably originated in the Caribbean and was widespread throughout the Yucatan peninsula by the 13th century. Christopher Columbus introduced hammocks to Europe where they became...

There is nothing quite so relaxing as sitting in a rocking chair and rocking after a tough day. Did you ever wish you could make a rocking chair of your own? Get ready to rock your way to...

A bench swing is not just a place to sit and swing. It's a little slice of heaven where you can relax and reflect on your day or your future. Many good friendships are formed on bench swings. If...