Contemporary Outdoor Patio Furniture Tips: Setting Up Your Hammock

What is an outdoor space without a hammock to relax and take that much deserved afternoon? Every homeowner would surely want one of their own. The problem is that not all of us know how to handle them. You might that it is simple enough, until you find yourself in a heap on the ground wondering what went wrong. But with these tips, you should do better for sure installing this contemporary outdoor patio furniture item.

Support

You need two trees to support the hammock, ideally about 12 to 15 feet apart. Any less than this and the hammock will not have enough sag; too far and it will not be taut enough to take hold. Its important to be sure the hammock is suspended about 3 feet from  the ground.

Sagging

When you set up the hammock, make sure that it has a little give, enough so you do not spill out of it as soon as you get in. Make loose initial knots and test it before you ultimately tighten them by pushing on the hammock with your hands. It’s  center should remain at least 2 feet off of the ground with about a foot of sag right in the center.

Tying

The best knot to use when you tie a hammock is the bowline. This will keep the hammock straight for easy access. If you are not good in tying knows, don’t panic just yet. You can try another alternative with large screw eyes. This works perfectly when  you use them with the loop facing up;  just like that of a basketball hoop.

No trees?

If you have no trees to properly support the hammock, use 2 posts instead. Make 2 holes, each an inch deep, about 12 to 15 feet apart and insert 2 4×4 posts into it. The posts have to be at least 4 feet tall. Use a level to get them straight and cement them in for safety, bracing them while the cement dries. Then you just insert the screw eyes and set up the hammock.

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