Farmer’s Porch Swing
Porch Swings
There’s
hardly no other place to relax and enjoy the
passing of time better than on the farmers porch
swing.
Just imagine on a lazy, hot summer afternoon with a
cool beverage relaxing and swinging away on the
porch.
As the swing makes it’s back and forth journey you
can hear the floorboards of the porch creak their
own song that lulls you to sleep. Slight summer
breezes make the weather more tolerable as you
relax and enjoy the world around you.
That image of a farmer’s porch swing is
characteristic of a Norman Rockwell painting as
well as the reality of your own little world. A
beautifully crafted, hardwood swing is as
functional as it is attractive. When you purchase a
porch swing or patio furniture, insure that it is
made of hardwood, preferably cedar or mahogany.
Cedar and mahogany furniture is resistant to wood
rot and insects and will last for decades in nearly
any climate.
Although most porch swings come disassembled they
are quite easy to put together. The DIY homeowner
can assemble a swing in less than an hour. The
assembly kit includes detailed instructions and all
the hardware to suspend it from the ceiling. If you
prefer not to hang the swing from the ceiling an
A-frame porch swing will work just as well. The
A-frame swing stands alone which permits you to put
your swing anywhere including the patio or in the
back yard. It’s a great alternative for open
porches, patios and backyard enhancements.
Although the summer weather may not have arrived
it’s a good time to start planning for your porch
swing. Visit home improvement supply centers or
garden shops to get an idea of the many designs and
styles that are available. Choose one that works
best with you sitting. The ideal porch swing is
suspended from the porch ceiling or ceiling joist.
A farmer’s porch swing is an attractive and
comforting addition to your front or back porch.
They also are a nice social gathering spot for
family and friends. It is a great way to get the
kids to enjoy the outdoors, especially on a warm
summer day. In
the evening you can enjoy the peaceful retreat of
the porch with the light of the moon, the sparks of
the fireflies and songs of the night creepers.
Keep in mind that a farmer’s porch swing will work
just as well on the patio or in the backyard
suspended from an A-frame or your favorite tree.
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