There are umpteen shapes, sizes, designs that you may think of. If you visit garden store you will find so many types of them. But the first thing you will be required to do is to decide upon what exactly you want in your garden and will it be suitably fitting in to the garden landscape or not.

Why not make your garden bench yourself?

You may not have even thought of it in past but be assured you can make it on your own. You do not have to be an expert in this art.

Let us device a methodology and few basic steps that would certainly lead you to have a nice bench in your garden and you would love to sit with your beloved on it while sipping coffee.

To begin with the processes concentrate on second hand materials only as we will not use anything that bears more cost. You may find some old posts which would serve as perfect legs for the bench. Similarly fence palings could be used for seat of the bench. Try to find two to four clamps that would be better for holding the timber fence pailings together. You need some metal strappings, a good hammer, and some nails also. You can easily put the strapping on with the help of these tools. Notching the posts would be easier with the help of a mallet and chisel.

The idea is to spot the right and suitable materials, collect them at one place and prepare all you necessary tools to start constructing a bench.

It is very simple to start with constructing. First of all start with clamping the timber fence pailings together at one end with maximum possible tightness. One they are clamped well measure the distances. Point out the middle of the pailings and put a visible mark there. Take small pieces of wood which can be used as spacers. Ensure that all these woods are similar in size and thickness. Place all these woods between each of the pailings and give it a perfect shape. Do not forget to protect your fingers and hand while doing this. It is better if you are able to give it a bow shape. This will give you a ship-feel. You may have your design as well.

Having placed all the pailings in proper way squeeze them together and clamp their ends tightly. Do not keep the clamp close to the pailings ends. You must have sufficient space for nailing the strappings. Once you have finished with this step turn the pailings over. Now you will see that your bench has started taking shape.

Here comes the height aspect in picture. You must have a fair idea of the most appropriate height which should also be very much comfortable in sitting. Better take a few sets of measurements first. Normally a bench height of around 400 millimetres would be sufficient. When you have decided the exact height mark the corresponding end grain of the timbers with exact height and width. Now you can notch out an area on both the posts. At this stage you can go for nailing the strappings.

One end of the clamped pailings would be required to slip in to the notched hole in such a manner that it fits perfectly. Repeat the same process with the other also and fit it nicely in to the hole.

Finally, have holes drilled for a couple of dowels. Put screws to hold the pailings in place. Now you can remove the clamps so that the pailings would expand in to the notched hole.

And thus you have made a lovely bench for your own garden. You did not even spend more than ten dollars for it and you invested just one weekend only.

Isn’t it a great project!

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Garden Furniture Question: 1

Timber furniture and play equipment supplier?

I am starting my own business and am looking for a company that will act as my supplier for timber garden furniture and school playground equipment.Does anybody know of such a company?How do i contact you, Alanis?Do you think your company would work with me?

Garden Furniture Question: 2

Would this look stupid?

I have a little boutique and I'm looking to replace the tattered dressing room curtains with new ones. There are two sets of curtains that I already have (Beige linen) which are kind of the "Backdrop" for the center, colorful curtain.The store is decorated with beige walls, white windowsills, and gold trim accents. The furniture is gold, off-white, and black. I would like to "spruce up the place" by adding color, but I'm afraid choice # 2 may be too loud (and then I would have to find some matching blue flowers or something to make it flow). Choice # 1 might not be the correct color gold to match, but it's safe. What do you think?http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Wellington-Damask-Pinch-Pleated-Panel-48-W-X-84-L-set-of-two/2620812/product.htmlhttp://cgi.ebay.com/2-TURQUOISE-BEADED-CURTAIN-SILK-SARI-PANEL-DRAPES-INDIA_W0QQitemZ290220205560QQihZ019QQcategoryZ20586QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemI forgot to add that the beige linen curtains will be staying, and they will "frame" the (new) colorful center panel curtain.

Answer: 1.
I love the turquoise and that would be my choice. I think you will want to bring in some accents but I think that would be easy and affordable enough to do. Best wishes!
Answer: 2.
I think that turquoise curtains are a great idea, however I think that those curtains look kind of cheap (personally). I think something like this would look better:
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Answer: 3.
Go with the turquoise ones, it is a really hot color right now in decorating. If you don't want it to be "too loud" go with a more Tiffany's blue instead of quite so bright which would look wonderful with the other colors you mentioned, very elegant.
Answer: 4.
Choice number two is a good color, but the curtains themselves look a little see-through.
Answer: 5.
the turquoise rocks.
Answer: 6.
Go with choice #2. It's a beautiful color and why play it safe?

Garden Furniture Question: 3

How can I dispose of old cutlery safely?

I have recently been completely refurbishing my home. I have managed to sell old furniture and carpets etc in newspapers and online, and most other things have gone for re-cycling. Now; the kitchen! All of my old crockery, casserole dishes etc, I have smashed into small pieces, ready to use as drainage in plantpots in the garden....so, most of the stuff has been disposed of in an eco-friendly way. My problem now is, how do I dispose of old cutlery, particularly things like carving knives, bread knives etc safely?

Garden Furniture Question: 4

Where can I get garden furniture such as Garden umbrellas in Chennai?

Garden Furniture Question: 5

Re-decorating my room.. any ideas?

I have a small room, with a Q/size bed, a white desk & B/in Wardrobes. I have an obsession with butterflys & The b&w look (Grey photos, b&w furniture).i also love photos on the wall etc.. If that helps... Except my mum doesn't want a Dark room.. As i said i ABSOLUTLY LOVE butterflys.. I wanted to paint it like a garden but im now 18 so i want it to look alittle more mature. My room is small & only has enough room to sleep etc.. I really dont mind getting rid of the desk and the holder for the tv. I just REALLY need a change.. Here are some photos... if you have any personal exerience or any ideas please let me know.. i would love to see photos aswell. .http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/Kellzling/Image003.jpghttp://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/Kellzling/Image004-1.jpghttp://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/Kellzling/Image005.jpgWooden bed i am meant to have in my room...http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/Kellzling/Image000.jpgSorry photos are bad =]=]

Answer: 1.
Hi,
I would first off get a few boxes and take down all the things on the walls.
Then if your allowed I would paint your room white, and that piece of trim on your walls in black.
I would also take that boarder down it will not match your other things.
Then I would get all wooden picture frames in the color black and white.
If you have some wooden picture frames you can paint them black and white. You could even put butterfly stickers from a scrap booking store like A C Moore on them after you paint them. They even have sickers that stick out like 3-d.
I would put the desk beside your bed up against the wall. You could use it for a bed stand and a TV stand . That way you have 1 piece of furniture. Instead of two or 3.
That big pink board on the wall.take it and cover that with a deep purple color material. It will go great with the white walls and black trim.
You could even paint 1 ft wide black and white stripes on 1 wall. That way it will not look to dark.
You need curtains. Maybe you could find material with a medium dark back ground, or medium dark curtains with butterflies on them.
Then you got to deside what bedspead you would want to go with the other colors and of course new pillow cases.

You can pick these things up pretty cheap at thrift stores,goodwill stores,dollar stores, yard sales,flea markets, Ebay. And wal-mart has a section of material on clearance you could look for somehing with butterflies on it there.
The paint you can buy a Wal-mart for like 10.00 a gallon.
Just use your imagination .And your find everything you need at good prices.
Hope this helps, Good luck
PS: Do not forget you can buy storege boxes for under your bed.To keep things you need.But yet you can keep it out of sight. If the bed sits to low to the floor, put something under the legs to rise it up.
Answer: 2.
If you want a change from the blue, try the reds and greens
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This mature room is absolutely gorgeous
http://www.hillsideinn.com/images/room6....