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How to hang a hammock chair almost anywhere One of the wonderful things about hammock chairs is that unlike a conventional hammock you only need one hanging point instead of two. This normally gives people many more options to hang hammock chairs around their home. Hammock chairs can be hung from any standard ceiling joist, a sturdy tree branch and Gazebos or Arbors. In fact hammock chairs can be hung from just about any sturdy point that's about eight feet or higher from the ground. Be creative but remember to always be safe. Inside the house its easy to hang...

How to choose the correct size hammock chair.  When choosing the correct size of chair for you it is important to take a few factors into account. Firstly the location you are going to hang the hammock chair and just as importantly the approximate size and weight of the people that you expect to be using the chair.  Most quality hammock chairs are going to need a sturdy hanging point that is at least seven and a half feet from the ground. Some of the best options are the branch of a tree, any standard ceiling joist in your house...

Mayan Hammocks are all individually hand woven, so like any hand made products they are not all exactly the same, in fact Mayan hammocks vary in size quite considerably. When we purchase a Mayan hammock from the hand weaver in Merida, Mexico, we actually pay for it by the weight of the material used to weave the hammock. Therefore on kwhammocks.com and all other web sites the measurements for Mayan hammocks are all approximations. We go to great lengths to make sure you get the appropriate hammock for your particular needs and to this end we suggest that you use...

Important - Read before hanging your hammock: Carefully remove hammock from packaging. Lay hammock on flat surface and carefully unfold. Always handle your hammock by the end loops to avoid tangling. Avoid wearing footwear and beware of buttons, zippers, buckles, and any sharp protruding object, which may snag or break the individual strings of the hammock bed. Avoid keeping your hammock in direct sunlight and rain for long durations; this will give your hammock greater longevity. Fading may occur. To preserve the life of the hammock, we recommend taking down the hammock in inclement weather. The more often you are...

Hanging a Mayan Hammock Hanging a Mayan hammock is extremely easy, with a few simple pieces of equipment a Mayan Hammock can be hung just about anywhere, the two most important things to remember about hanging a Mayan Hammock are, its not an exact science, in fact its extremely flexible, and secondly, where there is a will there is a way. Mayan Hammock are so easy to hang you can find them just about anywhere including the beach, the park, sail boats, dorm rooms, gardens, porches or anywhere you can find two trees. The following article will give you some...

Many people have traveled to Merida, Mexico by cruise ship and purchased a Mayan Hammock from a vendor on the beach or road side, they haggle and barter over the price and talk the vendor down to the bottom dollar and leave believing that they have purchased a bargain, however when they get the hammock home and hang it in their yard to their dismay the hammock may be way smaller than expected, have holes in it or fall apart in a few short weeks. Mayan hammocks are all individually hand woven, and like all hand made products they do...

Duracord is one the newest synthetic fibers for outdoor hammocks and furniture industry, for hammocks duracord has been successfully used by companies such as Nags Head Hammocks, Hatteras Hammocks and the famous Pawleys Island Hammocks. The fiber has been twisted into three ply ropes for rope hammocks and woven into colorful fabrics for use in quilted and quick dry hammocks. The advantages that duracord offers over most other synthetic and natural fibers are that is will not rot mold or mildew, and has high UV resistant’s while maintaining a near cotton like level of comfort. Duracord hammock rope is available...

Warmer weather, lingering sunsets, baseball season, family vacations at the beach are some of the classic pleasures of summertime, but nothing says summertime like lazing away the day in a rope hammock in your own backyard. Over the last few generations the classic rope hammock has become a garden icon, and in many ways one of the ultimate back yard accessories. The rope hammock is a fun and unique piece of outdoor furniture that can provide relaxation and entertainment for the whole family. Kids love hammock and are naturally attracted to things that swing, for many people it’s a commonly...

Over the years hammocks have been made from many different materials, probably the earliest hammocks were woven from the bark of the Hamak tree, the tree bark was broken down into fibrous strips and wand woven into very rustic hammocks, its probably the use of the Hamak fiber that resulted in the term Hammock being used today. In the Yucatan region of Central America the fibers of the Agave cactus plant have been processed into the natural fiber called henequen or Sisal, which has long been used for textiles such as blankets, clothing and ultimately hammocks, still to this day...

The Hammock Chair is one of the newest and best innovations in the world of hammocks. While the full size hammock has been with us for thousands of years the hammock chair has only been around for approximately twenty five. No one knows exactly who invent the hammock chair, but it originates in the countryside of Nicaragua. It’s a safe bet that some enterprising young hammock weaver was laying in his hammock looking at the stars and pondering the fine art of relaxation when he first had this revolutionary notion. Part of the universal appeal of the hammock chair is...

Ledgend has it that the inspiration behind the Pawleys Island Hammock came from native South Carolinian Joshua John Ward, as a riverboat captain he probably came into contact with sailors that traveled back from Central America where hammocks originate from, Seeing the advantages of using a hammock during the hot summer Carolina nights, but not having the ability to travel thousands of miles to get his own, he set about making one from the locally available materials. As with all hammocks, as soon as someone sees you using one they immediately want their own. So Captain Josh went to work...

Porch swings have long been a staple item on front and back porches all over America. What better way to enjoy the summer time outdoors in your garden than to relax and sip a cool drink on a swing. Over the years the porch has developed as an outside family room; a place for discussions, stories, games and songs. The porch also fosters a sense of community, encouraging interaction with friends and neighbors as they stop by to visit. Any good quality porch swing may last for generations.  In fact many families are still using the same swing that was...