Archive for May, 2009

Guide for Selecting Dining Room Chairs

If you’re considering the many options for changing your dining room, simply by changing your chairs can instantly redefine the look and feel of the room.  Imagine the dramatic look of mahogany dining chairs in place of the leather dining room chairs that might have come with your dining room set.  Even replacing armless dining room [...]

Hammock Glossary

Spreader bars:  Bars that are placed at both ends of the hammock to keep the ropes and hammock spread open. Hammock Stands: Used as an alternative to trees to secure your hammock and are usually constructed of wood, steel or wicker. Tree Straps:  Made of polyester to fit snugly when wrapped around trees.  Since they’re [...]

Guide for Choosing Hammocks

With Memorial Day nearing, we know those long summer evenings are upon us.  What better way to spend those warm evenings than in a hammock swing?  Before you make your final selection, here are some things to consider. Will you want to hang your hammock between trees or are you looking for a hammock with [...]

Bar Stool Glossary

360 Swivel – Stools that swivel 360 degrees Return Swivel – Returns the stool back to its front facing position Floor Mounts – These stools are bolted to the floor and ensure the stools remain in place. Stationary Stools – Stools that don’t swivel. Backless Stools – Stools that have no backs and are most [...]

Guide to Purchasing the Bar Stool

With so many styles available in bar stools, finding the right stool design for your home’s theme is a breeze.  No longer limited to kitchen counters, bar stools are just as likely to be found around outside bars or counters, in the den or even in your family game room.  Your choice in bar stools [...]