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Invitation to a Garden Party

Thursday, March 24th, 2011
rustic log outdoor glider swing table furniture

Rustic Natural Cedar Deluxe Garden Double Glider, Model #805

What can be more enjoyable this time of year than the beauty of new spring blooms? After a long, bleak winter the bright and cheery colors of blossoms can bring quite a smile to our face. It’s a sure sign that summer is on its way and we can put the coats and sweaters away in the back corner of our closet, not to emerge until the autumn winds blow again.

Spring is a celebration. It’s like new life, every year. Baby animals are born, trees bud, grass greens, and flowers bloom. Like any celebration, we want to mark it with a party. A garden party is the perfect way to ring in the season. There is nothing like sharing a warm, sunny spring day in the midst of spring blooms with your best friends.

The Garden Double Glider by Cedar Looks is like a party in one package. With comfortable seating for four and a removable center table, it is perfect for a garden tea party. It even comes complete with a top canopy to shield you from the sun, if you so desire. Set in the midst your garden, with an arbor full of clematis blooms in the background and some planter boxes full of pansies nearby, along with a vase of freshly cut tulips on the center table, your friends will be completely impressed while they take in the scenery.

This spring, throw a garden party for your friends. Whether it’s to reminisce or to welcome the spring blooms in your flowerbed, there will be no better time spent with your loved ones. Think of how relaxing it will be, gliding away the day while chatting and sipping beverages. You will want to sit and celebrate until summer comes sliding in!

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The Fountain of Youth for Outdoor Log Furniture

Friday, March 11th, 2011
Outdoor Log Furniture

Lakeland Mills Cedar Log Tete-A-Tete, Model # CF1119

Last year I acquired a Contoured Comfort Log Chair from JHE’s Log Furniture Place. I have been very pleased with it; from the moment it arrived at my door, it has been an easy-care chair. I unpacked it and found it fairly easy to assemble. Proud of my fully constructed chair, I set it in an honored position on our covered front porch. It had the corner all to itself, receiving a fair amount of afternoon sunshine, and I arranged some potted plants and a footstool around it.

This chair arrived without any finish on it, and I chose to leave it in its natural state. This year I want to add a mate for it. The only problem is my one-year-old chair, even though it has been somewhat sheltered under a roof and close to our house, has started the natural graying that is part of the cedar wood’s aging process. A bright shiny new chair would not look the same as my original one, given the difference in Mother Nature’s weathering effects.

However, I have discovered the fountain of youth for outdoor log furniture that has not had a finish applied to it. Make a solution of baking soda and water and soak the weathered chair down with it. Let that solution soak in for a few minutes, then use a power sprayer to wash the weathering right off the chair. Be careful not to take too much of the outer covering of the wood off, just enough to get rid of the gray. (If only it were that easy with human hair!)

Once the chair is dry, it should look much closer to what it appeared when it was brand new. You can choose to apply a finish or allow Mother Nature to take over and weather all of your pieces at the same rate. If you repeat this process a number of times, remember that the fountain of youth is a wonderful thing but you cannot cheat Mother Nature too many times before you compromise the integrity of the wood. In lieu of constant pressure washing, a good quality clear finish is the best way to protect your chair, swing, or bench and keep it looking brand new.

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The Log Lawn Chair Solution

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Video: Contoured Comfort Log Lounge Chair

A few years ago, my husband and I purchased a nice pair of folding lawn chairs. The seating area of the chairs was composed of a padded mesh-type fabric, not the nylon webbing that dries out, fades, and breaks shortly after the chair is purchased. These chairs were comfortable and fit our patio perfectly. We even purchased a little matching table to go with them and hold our drinks or eats while we were sitting and relaxing.

Fast forward to present day and the mesh fabric is still holding strong. However, the plastic arm rests are not faring quite as well. The summer heat and winter cold have caught up with them, and they are chipping away at an alarming rate. As one might imagine, that is not a good thing. The chips are leaving sharp edges in their wake and I’m afraid that one of these days the arm rests are going to leave a nasty gash in the arm of either the person sitting in the chair or our small son who is pulling himself up on everything and using it as monkey bars.

My solution is simple. I want chairs that are comfortable and durable and safe. They have to stand up to two young children climbing up and down on them. I also want them to be attractive and welcoming. The chairs I will buy are the Contoured Comfort Log Lounge Chairs from JHE’s Log Furniture Place. I have already tried one out and the comfort of these chairs is far superior to that of the folding chairs that we have used for the past five years.

The only drawback is the Log Lounge Chair’s inability to fold for easy storage. I have found that I rarely fold up the chairs that do have that capability, so I’m not too concerned about it. However, if one were to need that feature, my recommendation is for the Contoured Comfort Log Leisure Chair. This model does not have arm rests but the seat and back separate for easy storage and transportation. The Leisure Chair also boasts a high comfort and durability factor.

The next time you go shopping for deck and patio chairs, consider how long you want your chairs to last and how safe you want them to be during their serviceable years. Log outdoor chairs are certainly more costly initially, but over time their price tag is equivalent to that of the folding chairs you find at your local lawn and garden superstore. Consider a log lawn chair solution for your deck or patio.

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Top Three Points in Choosing Log Pieces

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Are you tired looking on your old synthetic pieces in your living room? See your neighbor? She is overly excited about her new set of log living room set. Are you considering burying one for your home? Read this:

  • The budget fits in the first place as usual. Investing on specific items or products for your home décor does not mean you have to spend half of your month’s pay. If you are so in love with the log chairs you saw in the online shop because of its rarity, quality and durability; you might be confused on whether to buy it or not. You might also consider readjusting your funds for log living room furniture. However, you got to be realistic and think about your priorities. I’ll tell you this; you can get your log living room furniture at very reasonable prices if you are going to make a little research on the web about it. You do not have to settle for expensive pieces while compromising on the overall look of your home. Perhaps, your living room also needs some new curtains to be installed or wall needed to be repainted.
  • The location on where you are planning to put the furniture is also a great concern. You have to pick up the right furniture for each location in your house. If you are going to purchase items for your guest room which is seldom used, durability is not a major issue. On the other hand, if you are going to get pieces for your living room, which is the busiest place in your home, buy durable and tough items. This includes media consoles, cabinets, coffee tables, chairs, etc. Durability knocks in when you talk about busy house spots like the living room.
  • Log furniture are known to last for years, even generations as these are carefully processed and furnished. Items for your dining room, bedroom, and living room will definitely be with you for years. You have to consider longevity before buying it. In order to ensure that you will be purchasing the real deals, you may want to read product reviews first and check what people have to say. One great site to visit is JHE’s Log Furniture Place. They offer high quality log furniture that always receives positive reviews from customers.

Get your log pieces today; visit JHE’s Log Furniture for over 3000 available choices for great wood furniture.

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Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Contoured Comfort Cedar Log Bridge, Model # CF2960

Springtime is just around the corner. That’s good news for most people. I remember growing up in the Midwest, and I was always ready for spring by the time February rolled around. Then, come March or April, the spring thaw welcomed us with warmer weather and tinges of green in the grass and trees. In rural areas, the thaw can bring with it bottomless gravel roads and water setting and running everywhere, trying to make its way to the creeks and rivers.

According to nursery rhymes and folklore, April showers bring May flowers. Just as the spring thaw is drawing to an end, the spring showers add to the onslaught of water that is making its way towards the ocean. Your yard, garden, and flower bed can be a soggy mess just as you are getting the itch to start preparing them for planting and summer’s bounty. For high problem areas, you can beat the water by adding structures that help you to step up and over the standing and running water. You might even consider encouraging the water to run in designated areas to help control watershed and dry your planting areas more quickly.

By adding a log bridge to your garden, you can walk over wet spots easily. Running water can be routed under the bridge, leaving your planting areas high and dry. To control runoff, build a creek bed under the bridge and then line it with waterproof liner and stones. This protects the soil against erosion. To avoid setting and running water altogether, plant your spring flowers in planter boxes or raised stands. Water will run right through them and leave the soil dry enough to plant. Spring water need not trouble your gardens and flowerbeds any longer.

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Craftsmanship in Reclaimed Furniture

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Half Moon Moose Console Table

Careful craftsmanship comes along with reclaimed wood furniture. It requires strict and careful planning and designing. It takes a long process to capture the main goal of rustic furniture—classic beauty and timeless value!

When craftsmanship is the topic, there is nothing like giving credit to craftsmen who have made this possible. Creating reclaimed wood furniture takes expertise that is unquestionable on them. They have been trained to perform this job. They have undergone a strict training to maximize their talent in creating new pieces out of the old.

Reclaimed wood needs polishing and refurnishing old wood. The old nails and unnecessary parts of the wood are taken out to assure high quality wood products. Wasted chunks are also removed to leave the best pieces of the woods. The main purpose is to retain the quality of the wood. It is also to create wonderful pieces that no one would even infer that it came from old ones.

Craftsmen must retain the properties of these old woods. Making reclaimed furniture is a big challenge that needs proper planning, layout, designing and application. The entire process of creating a wooden coffee table, side table, bed, chairs and table lamps are all given proper care and attention. The craftsmen needed to be keen to details to bring out what is required. It is to ensure total customer satisfaction.

The value of the wood furniture as time goes by is much appreciated because of its strength and sturdiness. Reclaimed wood furniture can often be associated with antique collections. What are the reasons? They stay tough through the years as antique collections do. Reclaimed wood furniture is valued for its durability that can be tested through the years.

Craftsmen also have to be very patient because the small details that come with making wood furniture may take them much time. Careful planning is what they are also up to. They should keep the design of the furniture.  This is done by selecting the right wood pieces to assemble the product.

You can notice the elegance of all wood furniture. They are well polished and refurnished to give you a whole new piece of furniture. Their beauty is undoubtedly majestic. If you wish to have a whole new home, try out their masterpieces!

Perhaps, reclaimed wood furniture is what matters these days. They are well-crafted for your total pleasure. You will never fall short of your expectations and ask for even more. They are carefully crafted and made to last for years.

If you want the best value for your money, it’s time to get some wood pieces for your home. It is never too late to be in with the crowd who has started to realize the real beauty of reclaimed wood furniture. Craftsmanship is unquestionable and you will see the big difference. You may check out JHE’s Log Furniture Place online for more interesting facts about barn wood furniture.

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Charming Wood

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Rustic Natural Cedar 4ft Log Yard Swing

There is no doubt that reclaimed wood furniture is tough and durable. They have been gathered from demolition sites, decommissioned houses and structures. Who knows? They might have been cut from the forest a century ago. Nobody would knows on how old they are because they have stood up against factors like winter, strong winds, sunlight, human activities and other damaging factors from their internal and external surroundings.

Since they have this ability, they can be recycled. That is the reason why there are many reclaimed wood furniture for sale in many online shops out there. These woods are gathered and selected from sites to create a new piece of classic and rustic furniture that is undoubtedly lasting.

Reclaimed wood can be turned into log pieces like dining tables, chairs, coffee tables, cabinets, media consoles, plant hangers, garden tables and more. Their versatility is unremarkable. From the old pieces of wood come new products that can bring out the beauty in every home. Because of their versatility, your choices cannot be limited to several but to huge numbers of designs and styles to choose from in whatever adornment or home interior makeover that you wish to undertake.

Reclaimed wood is also a classic. They have the unique appeal that no other types of virgin woods in the forest can provide. Since they have been in existence for so many years, they have their own story to share. You would never know how old they are by just looking at them.

They are practical and environment friendly, too. Since most of them are from recycled wood, the lives of trees in the forest are saved because there is no need to log and cut virgin woods to create new wood furniture.  Most of them are so practical to use. It is making something unique from the old. In this way, you can also help save nature. It will serve as your own way of taking part in the quest for nature survival. It is your part in a big effort to save the earth and make it more livable for the next generations.

Barn wood furniture can be a great additional for your antique collection. It can bring more charm and beauty to your existing antique pieces. They can live up to your expectation for beauty that your antique collection provides you.

Because they are here to stay, you can share it with the future generation, too. They can stay for many years so reclaimed wood is also a great inheritance that you can give your kid. It is a legacy that you can leave for your kids that they can use in their family lives in their future family life. It is a great gift of love that is undoubtedly precious. It will be loved!

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Desk Log Furniture – What Type of Wood Is Finest?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011

Cedar Lake Log Executive Desk

People have a wide range of choice when it comes to selecting the best log furniture. However, do you know what type of wood is best for your desk log furniture? The first thing that will come to our mind when we buy materials or stuff in the store is the durability, right? Durability lay in the wood use in crafting the desk. Desk needs to be fine and well formed to be able to use it longer.

It’s a bit tough to determine which is which. With the additional hybrids and genetically lumber integrated in such desk log furniture presented in the market today, the job of determining and choosing the right desk log furniture gets tougher. But don’t you know that by determining the type wood used for the log furniture you will be able to decipher which is worth your penny? Listed are the types of woods that are usually used for desk log furniture. Let me give you clue how to determine what wood is best for desk log furniture.

Mahogany Tree

-          This tree is among the top most durable wood. It has straight grain and bears a reddish brown shade which usually darkens over time. This is usually used in constructing boats, chairs and desk. It is among the most expensive types of wood.

White Oak Tree

-          This is known as “barrel tight” because its fiber grows within the tree that makes it stronger and helps in preventing leaks. The Authentic Mission Style Furniture is one example of White oak made materials. This tree has exclusive specks which is the protein that runs upright to the growth rings on the lumber log. This protein is what makes it stronger and gives a distinctive aesthetic.

Cedar tree

-          Drawers and desk are usually constructed from this. It has aromatic cedar that benefits the end user because cedar repels moths and leaves fresh air. After many years of using cedar for drawers and desk it is now known that sander cedar tree can help in oxidation and revitalization of the human body. Cedar is the most durable wood for drawers and desk log furniture.

These are just three types of wood that is best made for your desk log furniture. To ensure that you will got the right desk log furniture better ask the store owner or seller if what type of wood does your chosen desk made of. In any case you choose to purchase online visit a trusted site for log furniture like JHE’s Log Furniture Place.

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Why Choose Barn Wood Furniture?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011

Groovy Stuff Teak Wood Alpine Bench

All over America, the use of barnwood in furniture has been becoming very popular as years go by. No wonder, people are starting to realize the wonders that these log pieces can give their home especially if they want to incorporate the modern style of living with the rustic touch of nature.

When people have found out about the dangers of cutting and using virgin woods in the forest, they have started to find an alternative on how to deal with the problem. Everybody knows about the bad condition of the earth when it comes to global warming. This is in connection with the scarcity and lost of wood species in the forest. As stated by Science, trees can process carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by using it as component in making their food. Carbon dioxide is harmful for the atmosphere because it is known as one of the “greenhouse gases. “The dominance of free carbon dioxide in the air causes the warming of the planet.

This is the reason why many wood furniture manufacturers have diverted their attention on reclaimed wood. It the type of wood that they obtain from suppliers or contractors who have gathered them from demolition sites and decommissioned homes or structures.

Why reclaimed wood for furniture? Simple! More benefits than harm can be expected from them.

Wood furniture is a cost saving alternative to virgin wood. It is much cheaper than having fresh wood as furniture. To check out on the available manufacturers for this option browse the internet. You can also log on to JHE’s Log Furniture Place. They got a great variety of wood furniture to select from at very reasonable prices. These companies do not have to up their retail store and hire people to look after the shop. It is the reason why they do not need to spend much on the operation cost so they can sell their products are affordable prices. It is also the reason why they can provide great discounts to their customers; part of it is because of their tight competition.

Wood furniture did not also require the logging and cutting of trees in the forest for materials are ready for assembly and manufacture. It is an alternative way if you are one of those individuals who “CARE” for the environment. Purchasing barn wood pieces for your home is the perfect option to save the trees in the forest. In this way, you can choose not to join cause-oriented groups or tree planting activities in your community. You have done your part and that could be enough. Saving the trees is a major concern for everybody because no one would like to settle to another planet when the earth has given up. Time to save nature now! Select your wood furniture today!

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How To Take Care of Log Pieces

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

Barnwood furniture is timeless and classic! Can you imagine how happy your wife will be if she saw some new pieces of reclaimed wood in your home?

The beauty of log furniture is unprecedented. It has captured the rustic touch of wood and the magic of modern living. It is a wonderful piece you should be living with for the rest of your life. How do you keep it this way?

It is understandable that rustic wood pieces are precious. Therefore, it should be maintained and taken care of mindfully. To do this, you have to keep its shine and sturdiness. How? Here are the ways:

  • The best way to keep its rustic appeal, you have to achieve its natural shine by wiping the entire wood furniture thoroughly. To achieve the best results, use a furniture wax. (Furniture wax can be ordered online or in furniture care shops in your neighborhood.) You can use a European wax that is readily available in a variety of shades that will suit your needs.
  • When you are done with wax application in the entire furniture, you can now start using a steel wool. However, be mindful of choosing the “not so rough” steel wool so as not to damage and ruin the finish of your furniture.
  • Keep in mind to check on the components of your wax ad it should be made with a part of beeswax in its mixture. You have to check out which color will be best suitable for your furniture. Because in this way, you can hide wood defects or discoloration with the shade that the wax have. This is basically true especially if your furniture has some scratches.
  • Remember to repeat the same process of applying wax to your wood furniture after 3-4 months. This will ensure that the wood pieces will be thoroughly clean and they will be free from damages and deterioration.
  • Do not use any aerosol spray on your furniture because it will do no good to your wood furniture. It will destroy the balance of shine and durability of your wood piece because of their chemical ingredients that are not suitable for wood. If you want to use such spray be sure not to directly spray it on your furniture. Instead spray some on a piece of rag. Then wipe the furniture with the rag as necessary but DO NOT SPRAY IT DIRECTLY.

These are just some of the tips to maintain the beauty of your rustic furniture. For extra tips:

  • Do not place the furniture under direct sunlight.
  • Do not expose it to moisture and humidity.
  • Do not stain it with any kind of material. When this happens, wipe it right away with a soft cloth which is especially handy for this purpose.
  • Wipe it regularly with a wet soft cloth.
  • Repeat the same process with a dry one to keep the wood’s natural look.
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