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Wooden furniture made from teak wood is extremely durable. Various types of tables, chairs, swings, and patio umbrellas can be made out of teak and used outdoors with little or no care. The yellowish brown wood from teak trees is hard and strong, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor furniture. The natural oils in teak wood do not require you to finish any of your products and the natural oils make the teak wood resistant to pest infestation such as termites. If you leave your teak furniture outdoors, the sun will bleach out the timbers natural color and overtime your Teak furniture will turn a soft silver-grey color. Many people consider this bleached color highly sought after as the furniture blends in with the natural outdoor environment.
The natural oils in the Teak timber help to act as a natural preservative and an insect repellent. Fungal decay or attack by termites is deterred by these oils. Teak wood is very easily maintained and needs no treatment of any kind. You can use Teak Oil or Tung Oil if you choose. The oils will deepen the color and will prevent stains from seeping into the wood, but will not prolong the life of the wood. The oil will also slow down the graying effect caused by the sun’s UV rays. Because the Teak wood is an oily wood, it does not accept any type of varnish or any other type of urethane sealers. The sealers won’t stick to the wood.
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Hi Everyone, I wanted to let you know we are all fine here after Hurricane Ike passed through Houston on Saturday morning.Our house did not have any real damage per se. The fiberglass cover on our patio is mostly gone and we also had part of our back fence blow over (again due to the posts snapping at the base).The biggest problem we had was a tree fell over in our front yard and landed on all three of our vehicles. The Husband's work truck was closest to the tree and it took most of brunt of the tree damage. The windshield was busted out, the hood severly dented in and the side view mirror fell off. The regular truck had the windshield crack and the top of the cab of the truck has a 6 inch dent in the top.My Saturn Vue (what I baught to replace the handicap van) was parked closest to the house only had the upper branches on it so it didn't get any real damage at all.Funny thing is we don't know when the tree fell (the tree's 2 ft diameter base just snapped in two and the roots are still in the ground) and it must have made a big noise falling on the trucks/car. We woke up around 4am when the storm came through and the tree had fallen by then.Our house got the power back on after two days (Sunday afternoon. It's weird that only a few homes in our subdivision has power and 90% doesn't. We are blessed that we do have power.The City of Houston is getting back to normal so to speak. It is still very hard to get gas and food. Most stores that have power and are open have limited items and the lines are long. We are also under "boil" precautions for our water until further notice. We never lost water, which is a great thing.My hospital did really well. We didn't have any power outages and any real damage to the main hospital. We have an outlying building that had a 6 inch domestic water line break on the top floor and the building had at least 4 inches of water on the 6th floor ran down the riser and thoughout the building. My co-worker and I did an assesment of the building's sheetrock and a huge amount has to be removed and replaced. That will keep our contractors busy for a bit.Anyway, that is our latest update her in Houston.Love and hugs to all, Mary et.al
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There's no better way to enjoy the outdoors than to relax in an outdoor rocking chair. Rocking chairs are simply warm and inviting. As a bonus the rocking motion soothes your body and provides total relaxation.
Your entire outdoor experience changes with outdoor rocking chairs and they add decorative value as well. There's nothing better than spending a sunny afternoon on your porch rocking in your outdoor rocking chair.
Since rocking chairs are used outdoors they come in a variety of materials plastic, wood, metal, and wicker. You need to choose your chair wisely. http://www.DressYourDeck.com has chosen only to carry wooden rocking chairs. The reasons we only carry wood rocking chairs are that wooden chairs withstand the elements, can last up to 100 years, are stable for elders, are constructed for heavy duty use, and won’t pollute the environment.
Some of the disadvantages of plastic, metal and wicker rocking chairs are that they degrade over time. Plastic breaks, metal rusts, and wicker falls apart. The plastic and metal chairs become a land fill items that will be found centuries later. Some advantages of the plastic, metal and wicker rocking chairs are that they are cheaper than wooden rockers, come in a variety of color choices, are lightweight, and they are found in many various styles.
Check out our fabulous rocking chairs at http://www.DressYourDeck.com and get rockin’ and rollin’ right away. Free Shipping as always!
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Have you ever wondered what “outdoor furniture” it consists of? Outdoor furniture is a porch swing, a garden bench, a rocking chair, a chaise lounge, a patio table set, a chair, a table, a picnic table, or a porch glider. The list is rather extensive as you can see. All these different pieces of furniture are considered “outdoor furniture.”
Outdoor furniture adds to the beauty of any backyard or patio setting. Your family will spend hours outdoors comfortably thanks to your investment in quality outdoor furniture. Placing attractive and decorative furniture outdoors, helps create a beautiful ambiance and will also increase the aesthetic value of your outdoor living area. Your friends and family will be so jealous of your oasis.
Where I live in Texas, the sun is unforgiving to outdoor plastic furniture. I have to admit, I have a few plastic patio chairs. The other day, my Father-in-Law sat in one of the plastic chairs and I heard a “pop” and he fell back in the chair. The entire back rest of the back of the chair became separated from the seat. That chair is now in the trash bin and I will never again buy a piece of plastic patio furniture. I can’t have my guests literally falling out of their chairs. Another thing that bothers me is that that chair will be in the land fill and never decompose. That won’t happen with solid wood.
The solid wood outdoor furniture at http://www.DressYourDeck.com is composed of different woods to suit your needs and to showcase your style. Our Teak, Oak and Cedar furniture will compliment any outdoor living area and will withstand the test of time.
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Do you have those white plastic patio chairs in your back yard? Are they still white? Do they look like they have a layer of dirt and mold? Have you tried to clean them and they still look yucky? Are you embarrassed to have your guests over because your patio furniture looks dirty even though it is clean?
Throw away those plastic chairs and replace them with solid wood chairs. They never have to scrubbed, bleached or thrown away. Solid wood patio chairs withstand the test of time and the elements. All you have to do is take your hose and rinse off the dust and you are set to go. How easy is that? No buckets of water. No hunting down the bleach, sponge or scrub brush.
Don't be embarrassed by having your guests sitting on patio furniture that may ruin their clothes, stop on in to www.DressYourDeck.com and have us update your patio, deck or back yard. Shipping is always free so save that gas money for other things.
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As the days lengthen, our thoughts turn towards being in the outdoors. Summer days of sunshine, BBQ's & entertaining are in our minds. If your home is your castle then your backyard is your empire.
Add that royal look to your empire with a patio table set complete with a beautiful, colorful patio umbrella. Whether it be teak or cedar your yard will come alive while you create new memories for your family.
Shipping is free at www.dressyourdeck.com for the continental US so come on in and save that gas. As an old TV commercial says "let your fingers do the walking"
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The book I am currently reading - “How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci” by Michael J. Gleb has somthing I would like to share with all of you.
Michael says “Perhaps, like many of my friends, you feel that your greatest challenge is living a balanced, fulfilling life in the face of increasing stress from every direction. As we noted, our medieval ancestors had no concenpt of time; we, on the other hand, are in danger of being controlled by the clock.” I feel this is appropriate because many of us don’t take the time to enjoy our lives as we did when we were kids. Our lives are filled with work, school, and other activities that don’t allow for us to really relax and get recharged.
Get recharged by grabbing a good book, a glass of wine (or favorite beverage)and head to your back yard. Sit under a shade tree and just relax. Stop by http://www.DressYourDeck.com and make your outdoors your recharging area. Use discount code july4 for 10% off your entire order!
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Who else wants to have a fantastic backyard party? It is not too late to get great patio furniture in time for your Independence Day Celebration. Imagine how all your friends will brag on you when they get back to work.
The wonderful party you hosted on your new patio table will make you the talk of the town. Come on by and shop till your fingers drop and don’t forget to add the discount code july4 when you check out and you will get 10% OFF YOU ENTIRE ORDER!! This code is good for every patio chair, table, cushion and even accessories! Dont’ miss out on this special at http://www.DressYourDeck.com where SHIPPING is ALWAYS FREE!
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What a beautiful day to be outdoors relaxing under a wonderful shade tree! Shop at dressyourdeck.com for all your outdoor furniture needs.
Our furniture is made from Teak, Oak, and Western Red Cedar and all items are always shipped free. Remember our Memorial Day 10% off sale ends on June 5th, so come on and buy your outdoor furniture while it is on sale. http://www.DressYourDeck.com
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Computers are strange things. You can’t live with them and you can’t live without them.
Our website has been posessed and it first deleted all our items and then it deleted all the pricing. We are SOOO SORRY. We have no idea what happened, but have fixed all the issues (we think).
Since my site hasn’t been cooperating we have extended our Memorial Day Sale! You now have until June 5th to take advantage of our sale. So if you are looking to dress you deck or patio, now is the time to shop. Again, we are so sorry for all the issues. Have fun shopping for all your patio needs at http://www.dressyourdeck.com
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In commemoration of all of the U.S. men and women who have given their lives for our freedom, we have put all the items on our website on sale from today until May 31, 2008! Enter the code memday08 and receive 10% off your entire order! Hurry offer expires soon!
Have a great weekend and we want to personally thank all of our past and present men and women who have served or are serving in the Military. THANK YOU!!!
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Rainy days get you down? I know it sounds foolish but you need to grab a great novel and head for your outdoor patio (covered of course).
There is nothing more relaxing than sitting under a patio umbrella or a covered deck and hear the sound of the rain drops hitting the umbrella canopy or the rooftop. As you read the gentle drip drip of the rain will lull you into a total state of relaxation.
Don't be surprised if you begin to nod off. Now a few words of warning, lightning can be bad and you don't want to be out in a storm, but if you happen to get caught in a storm you can rest assured that our patio umbrellas are made from all teak and not metal so you can take cover and be safe too. Go out and relax even if there is a spring shower in the forecast! Visit http://www.DressYourDeck.com/page/15434196 and check out our patio umbrellas.
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My husband and I went to New Jersey last week and what a beautiful area. No wonder it is called the Garden State. The cherry trees and dogwood trees were gorgeous. I never have seen so many flowers blooming. I saw many people who had the most beautiful yards, but they were missing one thing, a place to relax. All they needed was a patio swing or dining set to really enjoy their outdoor patio area. Don’t be one of those people who stay stuck inside their homes and miss the wonderful outdoors. Take a leap, buy some patio furniture and head outside. Remember you need 15 minutes of sunshine every day to create the Vitamin D we all need. Click on the link below and see how to awaken your backyard and get your body producing those vitamins. http://www.DressYourDeck.com
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The weekend is a fabulous time to get together with your friends and family members. What better way to visit than in you own backyard. Enjoy lunch on a teak dining set with a market umbrella to provide you ample shade to keep you cool as you visit and share stories of your past week. Outdoor garden furniture helps to create a place to de-stress from you hectic schedule. Remember that for the Continental United States shipping is always FREE! Relax and enjoy your weekend.
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Springtime is upon us and what’s a better thing to do than head outdoors and have a wonderful time in you own backyard. Imagine yourself lounging under a tree, reading a great novel in a beautiful Adirondack chair with your feet propped up on an ottoman. Your favorite beverage is next to you on a matching table. How could life get any better. Come on in to Dress Your Deck.com and see how we can create a beautiful and functional backyard oasis with our solid wood outdoor patio furniture. We carry Oak, Teak, and Cedar patio sets, tables, chairs, swings, and gliders, to name a few. Have a great day and stop on by http://dressyourdeck.com
