The History of Windsor Furniture

Windsor furniture is a staple in the outdoor furniture world. This rustic outdoor furniture has a rich and full history, and the story of its development is quite interesting.
Windsor garden furniture was first developed in the late 17th or early 18th century near Windsor, England. No one really knows who invented the chair, but historians have developed several theories as to from where the idea for the style came.
One theory is that a spinning-wheel maker was inspired by his machine to make the Windsor chair. The legs are similar in both geometry and decoration, the wheel supports are similar to the arm-posts, and the spindles like the spokes.
Other theories suggest the designer was a wheelwright, a turner, or a farmer. Regardless of who invented the chair, by the 1720s they were available across England’s southern counties. They were usually painted green and used as garden or lawn chairs.
A few decades later, American Windsor chairs were becoming well-known across the world. They were primarily built in Philadelphia, and by the 1760s they were known as Philadelphia chairs. Their growing popularity made them inexpensive enough tot be purchased in sets, and they are still a well-loved option today.

Why Do I Need a Firewood Rack? (part two)

In my last post, I began to explain why it is important to have a rack on which to store your firewood. These racks can be purchased at most stores and online shops that sell outdoor furniture. Here are a few more reasons that firewood racks are such a good investment:
3) Firewood stacked off the ground in a firewood rack does not attract termites.
By stacking wood on the ground will attract termites. If wood is touching on the ground, termites will find it and infest. If you stack your firewood near your house, the termites may travel from your firewood to your home. To keep termites out of your firewood and your house, be sure to use a firewood rack.
4) Firewood stacked in a firewood rack look much nicer than stacked or piled on the ground.
A firewood rack just plain looks neater than untidy piles of wood simply sitting on the ground. If you stack your wood on the rack, it will keep your firewood supply organized, and keep your yard looking sharp.
These are just a few benefits of purchasing a firewood rack. Not only does it protect your house and your firewood, it helps to keep your backyard looking well-maintained and ordered.

Why Do I Need a Firewood Rack? (part one)

If you have a fire pit in your backyard, it is essential that you purchase a firewood log rack, if you do not already own one. There are many advantages to having a firewood rack. Here are just a few:
1) Firewood stacked in a firewood rack does not attract rodents and snakes.
Rodents view firewood piled on the ground as an invitation to make a home. And where there are rodents, there are also snakes. Piling firewood on the ground is essentially a guarantee of rodents and snakes infesting your backyard. By using a rack where the firewood is stacked neatly and off the ground, . Don't place your children in danger of being bitten by a snake. Be smart...use a firewood rack!
2) Firewood stacked in a firewood rack cures faster, stays drier and lasts longer.
The best way to cure green firewood is to allow the sun and air to dry up the wood. Unfortunately, when you pile your firewood on the ground, most of the wood is covered up and it makes it difficult to cure. In fact, piling wood on the ground actually causes the wood to hold ground moisture longer. Exposure to water for long periods of time will cause to wood to mold and rot, making it unusable. Stacking wood on a wood rack gets it off the ground away from ground moisture and allows the sun and air to dry it out.

Save Space with a Folding Adirondack Chair!

To protect your outdoor furniture and make it last as long as possible, it is important to store it indoors during the winter. Doing this can double the life of your patio furniture, saving you both time and money. Unfortunately, most of us do not have an unlimited amount of storage space. Outdoor furniture can be bulky, and if you have a lot of it, it can be darn near impossible to fit it all in your already packed garage and/or basement. So a lot of us have had to settle for leaving our furniture outdoors year round, allowing the snow and bitter cold to whittle away at its life. What other choice do we have?

Well, as I was researching this dilemma, I stumbled across this folding Adirondack chair. It is designed so that once assembled, it is safe and sturdy. In other words, it won’t fold up on you while you’re using it and injure you. However, if you remove the two bottom rockers, you can easily fold it up and store it away. Talk about saving space! That way you can preserve the beauty of your rustic garden furniture and still be able to walk through your garage. This rocker will save you money, time, and space, and is just as sturdy and attractive as a regular Adirondack chair.

Make an Impact With a Wrap-Around Bench

Let’s face it; we all want our homes to be unique and to reflect our personal style and originality. Our backyards are no different. I love making my backyard into a unique haven that screams to me “Welcome home!” One way to pleasantly surprise and awe your guests is with a bench around a tree.

These benches are just different. They wrap completely around a pre-existing tree in your backyard, creating a plethora of seating in a small space. You can move your position to get maximum sun, or to get the sun out of your eyes. You can face any direction and vary you views to different sections of your backyard.

Not only is a bench around a tree incredibly functional and space-efficient, they make a statement. I don’t know about you, but when I think of benches, I instantly picture the plain, boring, straight, old-fashioned benches I see at the park or in everyone else’s backyard. But a wrap-around bench; that’s not something you see everyday! It shatters your expectations, and it looks really cool too. Choosing to put a wrap-around bench in your backyard shows the world that you are an individual who is unafraid to take risks. You enjoy the finer things in life, and you are completely one-of-a-kind.

Personalize Your Outdoor Cedar Table With Woodburning

If you’re anything like me, you want everything you own to be unique and artistic. I want my home to reflect who I am, and be completely one-of-a kind. Your backyard can function as your own, personal getaway. A well-furnished yard can serve as your vacation from the every day.
No rustic garden is complete without a beautiful outdoor cedar table. One way to completely personalize your table is by purchasing a wood-burning kit and decorating it however you like. These kits are fairly inexpensive, and can be purchased at any local craft store. There are also many different tips which you can buy for your wood-burning iron which create certain effects and different width lines to completely customize your artwork.
Before starting on your outdoor cedar table, it is important to decide on what you want your custom tabletop artwork to look like. You definitely do not want to start without a plan. Draw out your design on paper first, and then practice it on a scrap piece of wood. You only get one chance on your actual table, so make sure that you are ready!
If you are less artistically inclined, you can use stencils. Stick to simple designs and/or lettering.
Wood-burning your outdoor cedar table is the perfect way to make your backyard haven completely one-of-a-kind. It can reflect your personality and creativity in an entirely unique piece that is sure to grab attention and set the mood in your yard.