Archive for November, 2009

Finding an ADA Compliant Picnic Table

Many picnic table manufactures are now providing more choices for ADA compliant picnic tables.  Companies are now acknowledging that people differ in ability and size.  This has made finding an ADA compliant picnic table much easier.  The only problem that many individuals find is choosing an ADA compliant picnic table that is best suited for [...]

Great Uses For a Backyard Trellis

A backyard trellis can have many uses for the beginning gardener to the advanced backyard botanist. These arch shaped structures can come in many heights and can be made out of many different types of materials. A trellis can enhance the landscape of any backyard area, regardless of the shape or size. This overlooked garden [...]

Where and How to Recycle Plastic Furniture

Plastic furniture is becoming more commonplace in many homes and businesses. With many people becoming more environmentally conscious, plastic furniture is becoming quite popular. Since plastic furniture is made out of 100% recyclable materials many people consider this a greener alternative to traditional wood furniture. Another great selling point of plastic furniture is that plastic [...]

What is Tensile Strength?

The term tensile strength can be a confusing term for many. What is tensile strength? For one, it is not the strength of that shiny type of tensile that is commonly put on a Christmas tree. Tensile strength is how much stress a building material can take before it reaches its breaking point. Many materials [...]