If you’re in the market for some new outdoor furniture, then you’ve probably given a lot of thought to what material it should be made from. Wooden outdoor furniture requires ongoing maintenance and deteriorates over time. While there are several options available to you, high density polyethylene (HDPE) might be the best choice overall. Here’s why you should choose HDPE furniture if your next purchase includes this option.   What is HDPE?   HDPE plastic, also known as high density polyethylene, was first developed in 1962 by DuPont. It is a thermoplastic and extremely strong. HDPE has a tensile strength of approximately 130,000 psi or 1,100 Mpa. This property makes it ideal for heavy-duty items such as an outdoor furniture...

  The Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) is the official state bird of Maryland, and it’s easy to see why. With its stunning plumage and large range, this bird makes an attractive addition to any backyard or garden habitat. At first glance, the nest made by the Baltimore oriole looks like any other nest—it’s built out of twigs, leaves, and grass and lined with softer material.   What is an oriole feeder?   An oriole feeder is a device used to feed Orioles, which are a type of wild bird. There are many different types of oriole feeders, but they all typically consist of a plastic cup that is filled with grape jelly.   Why You Should Put Out a Jelly...

  Leather Fly swatters have been around for centuries, and there’s no question why: They’re one of the most effective ways to get rid of pesky bugs in your home or outdoors. That’s because flies are terrible at dodging anything that comes near them, making them easy targets for fly swatters. However, it’s worth noting that certain types of fly swatters are better than others, with some being far more durable than others.   The History of Fly Swatting   People have been swatting flies for centuries, and for good reason - they're pesky little creatures that are more than a nuisance. Early fly swatters were made of whatever materials were on hand, but eventually people started making them out...

  There are many mailbox flag replacement kits available on the market, but the Heavy Duty Mailbox Flag Replacement Kit has become one of the most popular choices because of its high-quality construction and ease of use. With this kit, you can replace even your older mailbox flags, eliminating the need to worry about your mail getting wet or lost because of an inoperable flag! Use these steps to replace your mailbox flag today!   The Benefits of Replacing Your Flimsy Mailbox Flag   A decorative mailbox flag is a great way to show your personality and make your house stand out on the block. But what happens when that flag gets cracked, broken or old and worn out? You...

The Adirondack Chair Cup Holder You Never Knew You Needed. When you’re out and about in the great outdoors, there’s nothing better than an Adirondack chair to relax in while you let the stress of your busy life melt away. One drawback of these chairs, however, has been their lack of cup holders, but no longer! Thanks to the Poly Cup Holder for Adirondack Chairs, you can now enjoy your favorite beverages during your next outdoor adventure! This innovative product mounts easily  to any Adirondack chair in order to provide you with a handy place to put your drink.   Many Ideas Came Together Here   I was sitting in my Adirondack chair on a hot day, sweating and trying...

Cauff Creations sells 14 inch, handmade Chinese Checker Boards. Each is made with solid hardwood in Ohio. Read this post for all of the details of the board.

Cauff Creations sells 2 different hand-made versions of the classic Aggravation board game. There are a lot of similarities and one big difference. This post will describe the similarities and the difference to allow you to make the choice that best suits your needs.

It is no secret that when someone within the Amish community has a need that the rest of the community rallies around them and helps them dig out of their financial hole. The needs the Amish deal with are valid needs; someone is ill, has an accident, or a building has been ruined. Those close to the family will take it upon themselves to get something going to help raise funds to either pay down the debt, or to simply help the family make house payments and keep their cupboards full. A local store, Walnut Creek Cheese, has a brochure online that I will link here, describing their various fundraising suggestions. The pizza one is probably their most popular but...

If you've not read the first two parts of this series, I invite you to click on these two links and read them before continuing on here.  Common Misconceptions About the Amish Common Misconceptions About the Amish - Part Two  Let’s dive right into our next common misconceptions about the Amish.   In this article I will refer to the offender as “he” just to make it easier, but the same would be true for a female member. The other thing to remember is that various sects of Amish will have different degrees of tolerance for offenses, so I’m going to write in general terms but for some sects it might look just a little different, but as a whole...

    As I was writing last week's post I realized I had enough common misconceptions about the Amish to talk about to make it into a small series of posts rather than bombard my readers with information overload. In case you missed the first post of the series you can go here to read the first post. Common Misconceptions About The Amish.   Vaccinations This hot button issue relating to children is an ongoing conversation in many circles. Some feel it is the right thing to do, others do not. It's the same with the Amish. It is an individual's choice to inoculate their child(ren) or not. Some Amish families place pressure on each other to not inoculate while others...