Showing posts with label Fireplace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fireplace. Show all posts

Your Fast Intro To Deck Chairs

In life it's often the simple things which give us the most pleasure and deck chairs are a perfect example. With a host of convenient advantages, it is no wonder that their design has not changed since they were introduced so many years ago. Here is your fast introduction to a type of furniture which will always be in style and of course demand.

Simple Convenience

While its design was originally made to be used on the decks of ships, today this chair and its features can be taken advantage of by anyone at home. Made up of only two basic parts a wooden frame, and a fabric seat, deck chairs were also designed to fold down completely flat to save a huge amount of space. The wooden frame is often made from attractive woods like eucalyptus and the seat from canvas or polyester. The seat is referred to as a sling and is attached to the frame on two ends, with no cushions needed. Colorful slings combined with the natural look of wood can be incredibly attractive and is one of the top reasons people purchase them. Since they do so save so much space they are easy to keep in closets, garages, sheds, basements, or wherever you store your extra things. Plus they are easy to carry which means no hassle taking them out and putting them away but also if you decide to move to a sunnier or shadier spot it's a cinch.

Versatility That Is Unmatched

Next to the pool deck chairs are one of the best sun bathing or lounging options. However they are also perfect for use in the garden to read a book, nap, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors. Many homeowners use them on the patio when having their morning coffee or tea since their comfort can't really help to start the day in a relaxed way. Deck chairs also make for fantastic looking guest seating instead of cheap plastic furniture since you can keep so many in such small storage space and easily take out however many you need. Other than at home, because these chairs are so easy and convenient to use many people utilize them on the beach, in the woods, for fishing, portable seating when taking road trips in cars and RV's., and for all types of sporting events.

More Options Than Most Realize

You might also see two other types of furniture that are advertised as deck chairs but don't look the same as the traditional variety described above. While they are different they both can be an excellent choice if they fit your needs. A marine deck chair is made to be a portable chair used on boats. They are much safer than using other types of chairs not made for this job since they are sturdy and designed not to fall or fold when the seas get rough. They also only use materials that can handle the extreme weather and conditions of the ocean. Portable deck chairs are the other type, and these look almost the same as camping chairs, but are actually much stronger, a little wider, and able to handle much more weight.

As you can see deck chairs are not only handy but attractive and versatile as well. To make the most of your summer fun and relaxation plus add a splash of color, be sure to consider this classic option. And don't forget for camping and boating both portable and marine deck chairs are great ways to go too!


How to Arrange Furniture Around a Fireplace & Entertainment Unit

Arranging living room furniture around a fireplace and entertainment unit requires careful thought and planning, so that you create a comfortable yet functional space for family and friends. You want everything to coexist in the living room, not compete and divide the space into sections. The key to decorating in this kind of scenario is to define the focal point and work from there.

Highlight Focal Point

  • Highlight the fireplace so it stands out in the room and draws the eye. Depending on personal preference, mount a family portrait, framed mirror, a colorful painting or even a flat-screen television above the fireplace. This step makes it easier for you to arrange furniture in the room. If, however, you prefer to make the entertainment unit the focal point in the room, especially if you have a small fireplace located in the other corner of the room, highlight the fireplace with a small painting or portrait.

Furniture

  • Arrange the main pieces of furniture around the focal point. For instance, if the fireplace is the focal point, set a large sofa or sectional against the wall across from it, but facing it. Set a loveseat or smaller couch perpendicular to the large sofa or sectional. Place a low-profile chair on either side of the fireplace, or a rocking chair on one side. Set the entertainment unit on the opposite wall. Place large floor cushions or bean bags in front of the entertainment unit to increase seating. Place side tables on each side of the sofa, and a large table in front of the large sofa if the space allows for it. You don’t want this table to conflict with the space designated for the entertainment unit on its other side.

Accents

  • Define the living room space with a large carpet or rug. Alternatively, lay a large rug under the seating arrangement, one for the area surrounding the entertainment unit and the other for the space near the fireplace. This highlights the different features of the room but maintains them as a single unit. Place lamps on the side tables and position a floor lamp on one side of the fireplace. Dress up the fireplace mantel with decorative accents, framed pictures or collectibles.

Considerations

  • When decorating a living room with two main features, avoid dividing the space into two separate sections. Instead, create a well-balanced, harmonious room. This allows family members or friends to stay in the same area but participate in different activities. Avoid placing seats or couches with their backs against each other, as that separates the room into two sections. Take into consideration the locations of doors and windows when setting up furniture to ensure the furniture doesn't block them.

How to Build a Fireplace Grate With Tubes

A modern take on old-fashioned home heating is the curved tube grate in the wood burning fireplace. This type of grate heats air in the tubes and pushes the air out into the room in a more steady and efficient manner rather than having a majority of the heat generated escape the house through the flue and chimney. Building this blowing grate made of steel tubes requires simple tools and a motorized fan connected to the tubes.

Things You'll Need

  • 36-by-1 inch steel tubes (5)
  • 11-by-1 inch steel strip
  • 12-inch deep steel base
  • Tape measure
  • Table vise
  • Tube bender
  • Cordless drill
  • 1/4-inch diameter carbide-tip bit
  • 1/2-by-1/4-inch rivets
  • Rivet punch
  • Blower unit

Instructions

    • 1
      Measure the depth of the fireplace and subtract 2 inches. This measurement is the depth of the fireplace grate. For example, a fireplace that is 14 inches deep will have a 12-inch deep grate, leaving an inch gap in front of and behind the grate.
    • 2
      Grip a 36-inch steel tube, with a 1-inch diameter, in a table vise. Close the vise on the tube 12 inches from one end.
    • 3
      Place a tube bender over the steel tube. Bend a 90-degree angle in the steel tube where the tube exits the vise. Release the vise once the steel is bent, but do not take the tube out of the vise.
    • 4
      Grip the steel tube in the vise 4 inches from the 90-degree bend. This 4 inches added to the 12 inches earlier and the 90-degree bend, places the vise approximately 20 inches from the end of the tube the measuring started at in the beginning.
    • 5
      Bend the tube at a 90-degree angle. This 90-degree angle needs to bend in the opposite direction of the first bend, making the tube look like a "C." Continue making a total of five 36-by-1 inch steel tubes into this shape.
    • 6
      Drill a 1/4-inch hole into the top of the C-shaped tubes, centered 1/2 inch from the edge, using a 1/4-inch diameter carbide-tip drill bit and a cordless drill.
    • 7
      Drill five centered 1/4-inch holes, 1 inch apart, on an 11-inch strip of steel, using a 1/4-inch diameter carbide-tip drill bit. Start and end the holes 1 inch from the edges.
    • 8
      Connect the five tubes with the steel strip through the predrilled holes at the top using 1/2-by-1/4-inch steel rivets and a rivet punch.
    • 9
      Flip the grate over. Drill a 1/4-inch hole into the visible sides of the bottom of each tube, centered 1 inch and 8 inches from the edge, using a 1/4-inch diameter carbide-tip drill bit and a cordless drill.
    • 10
      Drill a 1/4-inch hole into the top of the 12-inch steel base, centered 1 inch and 8 inches from the edge, using a 1/4-inch diameter carbide-tip drill bit and a cordless drill.
    • 11
      Attach the base, upside down, to the holes in the grate bottom, using 1/2-by-1/4-inch steel rivets and a rivet punch.
    • 12
      Purchase a blower unit to fit the bottom holes of the tube grate. Attach the blower unit to the grate as per the blower manufacturer's instructions.