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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 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 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 needs and to this end we suggest that you use our written description...

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 fibres 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 fibre has been twisted into three ply ropes for rope hammocks and woven into colourful fabrics for use in quilted and quick dry hammocks. The advantages that duracord offers over most other synthetic and natural fibres 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...