Showing posts with label outdoor picnic tables. Show all posts
Showing posts with label outdoor picnic tables. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Where can i buy a wood picnic table w/ attached benched seats?

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Vintheland


I'm looking to buy a wood,picnic table, the kind that are at public parks that have the bench seating connected. Doesn't matter if its stained or unstained. Any suggestions on where might i find this type of table?


Answer
well you could find one of them country stores that sell outdoor furniture here in pa we have alot of places that sell amished made furniture sheds do local search on yahoo it may be able to pin point something for ya

What are some good tips for living in a travel trailer?




Lily


My husband and I live in a very small travel trailer. We have a tiny kitchen (the built in table was torn out because it was unstable) and the space where the table was is where our three small dogs sleep; small living room with built-in couch (that can fold out into a bed that isn't very comfortable) and we have fixed the space up with a decent TV, shelves for DVD's, and two chairs plus an ottoman; a smallish bathroom; and a bedroom dominated by the full sized bed and shelving for another TV. We have expanded into a lot of outdoor living, utilizing the picnic table our park has provided, the awning on our trailer, a fire pit, a grill, an old chest freezer, a washer and clothesline rack, and a lot of potted vegetables, flowers, and herbs. The places we work are nearby and we both make money, the park is about as inexpensive as we can get, and we are doing okay for the most part, but I'm looking for any tips or suggestions we can get that will make life in our travel trailer better.
Some specific concerns that I would appreciate suggestions about, as well:
- a section of floor in the kitchen is weak and we intend to replace it sooner or later-- is there anything we should take into consideration before beginning and what is the cheapest route for repair while still looking decent?
- there is a spot in the floor of the living room where water is seeping up through the floor, yet my husband can't find the source. Any clue where it could be coming from?
- a small leak in the roof around an antenna causes leaks during major storms-- what is the best way to seal the hole?
- we're near a wooded area and raccoons are common-- any suggestions for distracting/detracting the critters from our veggies growing outside?

Those are some specific issues, but any tips on travel trailer living are welcome, from decorating and organizing to renovating and maintenance. Thanks to any and all answers.



Answer
The water coming up from the floor might be from a reserve water tank Or there has to be a water line covered with something that is leaking.
Your husband can find a sealant from a hardware store or a store like Lowe's to seal the opening where the antenna comes in.
My son used ply board to repair his floor.
Try some black pepper or some kind of pepper for the raccoons. Not on the blossoms because of the bees.




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Saturday, September 7, 2013

What type of wood for outdoor furniture?

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Mightie Mo


I want to build a simple outdoor picnic table and use pine (mostly 2x4) for construction because it is inexpensive. I plan to set it on my backyard lawn, so it will be exposed to moisture and sunlight. Question is, if I stain & protect it, will it last just as long as other higher quality woods like redwood and cedar? Thanks.


Answer
The pine, properly stained, sealed, and protected, should last a good long while. Especially important is to guard the footings of the table and/or benches; wherever it comes in contact with the ground, lingering moisture will tend to invade the wood. Likewise, give the table a very slight slant and enough gaps to drain quickly and easily, to avoid any standing water.
However, with equal treatments on various types of wood, pine is still not the equal of redwood or cedar. Cedar, for example, possesses a natural chemical resistance to insects and rot that makes it last considerably longer.
Given how expensive the higher-quality woods are, it might be worthwhile to make a pine table and replace it after a few years, once it starts to decay.

how to a get tie dye stain off a wooden table?




kroverqtno


i was tie dying a shirt on my outdoor picnic table and the dye seeped thorugh the newspaper and left a big red stain...ive tried everything to remove it but it just doesnt seem to be working...got any ideas?


Answer
Sand it and refinish it.




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