Friday, February 13, 2009

Outdoor Teak Gliders: Build Your On Swing Sets

by Adam Peters

If you want to save quite a bit of money getting a great swing set for your kids, have a look online. There are many websites offering free, detailed and straightforward instructions on how to build a set for your kids.

If you are looking into getting a swing set for your kids to have fun in the backyard, you should really consider building it yourself. There are loads of easy to follow instructions on how to go about building a set, available to download free of charge online. Plenty of website offer free to download plans to build just about anything, including a wide variety of swing sets that are both fund and easy to put up.

You need not be a master craftsman or builder to successfully follow the instructions. Those plans are designed with regular folk in mind, with very detailed, step-by-step guidelines on how to get from start to finish. It goes a long way towards making sure you have quite a bit of fun putting the project together rather than frustrated or stressed. The instructions are also very detailed about what you need to get, both materials and tools, to complete the various steps. They will also list online suppliers and building merchants so you can find all the specialist items without getting a headache.

The only thing that really needs to be done is to look up a set of plan online, print it up and get started. With detailed instructions building a swing set for your kids should really be quite a bit of fun, and you can even involve them in the project by getting them to help out.

If you are not very confident getting a plan off the internet, you can try the websites of trusted builders merchants, retail stores and magazines. It may take a little bit more detective work to locate the plans you are after but you should be able to find what you are looking for.

By building your own set of swings for the kids you are in total control of your budget: you do not have to compromise on paying for features the kids won’t like, or pay over the odds for shipping. You can select the base materials yourself so you are not only in charge of the quality but you can also save quite a bit of cash in the process, yet still have a really cool play sets for your family.



Adam Peters is an online entrepreneur and writes for http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com . Find more publications about outdoor teak gliders at his website.

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Teak Outdoor Furniture Buying Guide

by Tom Houser

Teak Outdoor Furniture Buying Guide

Congratulations on your decision to purchase high-quality teak outdoor furniture! Because teak outdoor furniture comes in a wide variety of options, this buying guide will help you select the highest quality outdoor furniture for your family’s needs.

Here is a list of things that you should look for when buying teak outdoor furniture:

100% Class 1 Teak Outdoor Furniture:
Why Class 1? If you’re looking for high-quality teak outdoor furniture, this designation ensures that you receive the absolute best teak wood available and not some inferior type of wood, such as Eucalyptus, Nyatoah, or Shorea. With a Class 1 designation, you can rest assured that you will receive exactly what you pay for. Only teak wood can provide the long-lasting beauty that you and your family desire.

Plantation Grown Teak Outdoor Furniture:
Reforested and government regulated, plantation grown teak wood is carefully monitored to ensure that the quantity and the size of the teak wood that can be used to make furniture is within government guidelines, giving peace of mind to the environmentally conscious consumer. Selecting teak outdoor furniture from a manufacturer that uses plantation grown teak wood also ensures that an equal number of teak trees are re-planted.

No-Knot, Oil-Free Teak Outdoor Furniture:
When shopping for teak outdoor furniture, make sure you select teak wood without knots. Knotted teak wood indicates that the wood is too young and is not as durable as a mature teak wood. Another sign that the teak wood is too young to use is that it is very oily. So, for long-lasting teak outdoor furniture, be sure to choose a teak wood that is oil and knot free.

Solidly Constructed Teak Outdoor Furniture:
The best teak outdoor furniture will stand the test of time. Look for outdoor furniture that uses heavy, rather than light, teak wood. Also, be sure to look for solid pieces of wood and quality brass or stainless steel fittings, which are signs of solid construction.

Kiln-Dried Teak Out Door Furniture:
One of the most important things to note when shopping for teak outdoor furniture is how it was dried prior to construction. High-quality teak wood is not air-dried; instead, it is kiln (a thermally insulated chamber) dried, thoroughly drying it inside a chamber, which increases the stability and hardness of the wood, making it more durable.

Again, congratulations on your decision to purchase high-quality teak outdoor furniture. We hope that this buying guide has helped you make an informed decision.



Thomas D. Houser
Teak Wood Patio Furniture

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