When you first decide to remodel your kitchen, there are various options for you to choose from: ready-made cabinets from a home improvement store, getting crafty by taking it on do-it-yourself style, and working alongside a custom kitchen cabinet maker. It can be hard to sort out all of the pros and cons to find which path makes the most sense for you. Here are five reasons why you should hire a custom kitchen cabinet maker for your kitchen remodel. 

1. Optimal Use of Space

When you work alongside custom kitchen cabinet makers, you can design your kitchen to your exact specifications. While box store cabinets might be a cheaper and readily available option, not all cabinets are built the same. This option might leave you with a lot of empty space, or cabinets that just do not fit your kitchen. 

With the rise of open concept and minimalistic design, it is key to have kitchen cabinets that allow you to use every available inch of storage that you have available. Custom built kitchen cabinets will be designed to align perfectly with the edges and curves of your home, so that you have a beautiful kitchen with maximized storage capacities. 

2. High Quality Crafted Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinets from a custom kitchen cabinet maker will be much higher quality than stock cabinets from a big box store. Kloter Farms kitchen cabinets are built to a higher standard. 

Our custom-built kitchen cabinets are built entirely from solid hardwood and never any particleboard pieces. These American-made cabinets will be sturdy, beautiful, and built to last a lifetime. No matter what style or functionality you are interested in, cabinets from a Kloter Farms custom kitchen cabinet maker is the highest quality you can find.

3. Easier than DIY

Creating and remodeling your home yourself can seem like an appealing route. You might think to yourself, how hard is it to install kitchen cabinets really? Unless you are a trained professional, we do not recommend taking matters into your own hands. 

Kitchens are complicated. There are a lot of wires and tubes – water lines, electrical outlets, plumbing… it can be easy for things to go wrong if you aren’t careful. Hiring a custom kitchen cabinet maker will save you the hassle of endlessly searching for “how-to” guides and making mistakes! Our custom kitchen cabinet makers take out the stress and put in high quality, USA made kitchen cabinetry. 

4. High Durability and Wood Variety 

Choosing a custom built kitchen cabinet allows you the option to choose your wood type. While box stores will offer you one style or look, custom kitchen cabinets let you choose ever detail! There are a variety of different wood types that we offer and recommend for your kitchen cabinet project. 

Recommended wood species include oak, ¼ sawn oak, brown maple, cherry, character cherry, and hickory. Each of these woods are beautiful and unique. High in durability, choose the species of wood that’s your favorite, then select your paint or stain! We are here to help you with every detail and make something great. Modern style or farmhouse classic, we are the kitchen cabinet makers to go to in Connecticut. 

5. Built to Last, Built to Match

With custom colors and styles available, your kitchen cabinets can be built to match with your existing furniture and home accents! There is limitless potential to what your kitchen remodel could look like! Whether you want a big change or just a small upgrade with more storage, custom kitchen cabinet makers are the choice for you!

Kloter Farms Custom Kitchen Cabinet Makers

Your search for, “custom kitchen cabinet makers near me” ends here! Come visit our showroom in Ellington, CT to touch and feel the quality of our custom kitchen cabinetry in person. Our display showroom is open six days a week and we can’t wait to meet you. 

At Kloter Farms, we take great pride in helping our trusted customers conceptualize and bring to life truly extraordinary kitchen cabinetry. To start designing your dream kitchen cabinets, contact us today.

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It is important to choose a good support to aid in the lifetime use of your mattress. After all, purchasing a mattress is a big investment that will be with you for a long time. You’ll want to keep your mattress in as good of a condition as you can! Many customers shopping for a new mattress wonder “Do I need a boxspring for my queen mattress?” Purchasing a boxspring with your mattress is one way to keep it in its best shape. Learn about the benefits here!

What are boxsprings?

So what really is a boxspring? A boxspring is actually like it sounds. It is a ‘box’ that sits underneath your mattress. Inside are heavy duty spring coils that provide support to your mattress as you move on it, and while it sits untouched, too. 

Our queen boxspring comes in one convenient piece (larger sizes might have two pieces). That one piece has 100 coils to provide support and protection to your mattress for many years to come. The flexible coils are attached to a steel grid, then fastened onto the wooden frame of the boxspring. A finished Monarch Rest boxspring is then covered in fabric. Here are five reasons why you should have a boxspring:

1. Boxsprings Offer Added Height

Boxsprings provide an added platform to your bed without needing to purchase an expensive frame. Raising your bed higher can create easier access in and out. A higher bed is more visually appealing for many, and having that extra height prevents small insects from making their way up to you.  

Our boxsprings are available in different heights, as we do realize some people may be looking for the support without too much additional lift on their mattress. Our boxsprings come in the standard eight inch height, as well as a low profile five inch height.

2. Boxsprings Provide Extra Support

You will sleep in your bed for many years to come. On average, 10 years or more! All of these nights can add wear to your mattress overtime. A quality box spring can provide support to keep your mattress from premature sagging. Additionally, the even surface of a boxspring will provide you with a better sleep quality, as you’ll be consistently sleeping on an even surface.

3. They Aid in Ventilation 

Proper air circulation helps keep your mattress fresh. Adding a boxspring below your mattress will add extra breathability. The more breathable your mattress is, the less likely there will be a build-up of dust mites. Additionally, pet dander and other allergens tend to get trapped in your mattress over time. Extra exposure to air from use of a boxspring will help those allergens to circulate through, giving you a better night’s sleep.

4. They Maintain Your Warranty and Longevity

A boxspring is necessary if you’d like to keep your warranty on the mattress valid. The 20 year warranty at Kloter Farms will repair/replace your mattress if over time a ½ inch sag becomes present. 20 years is a long time, so it’ll be a worthwhile investment to purchase a boxspring knowing that it’ll keep your mattress in the best condition for the longest amount of time. Plus, the boxspring is keeping your mattress safe from wear and tear that may occur after all those years. The comfort and freshness of your bed depend on how well you treat it.  A boxspring will allow you to have the best conditions for your mattress as possible. 

5. Boxsprings Absorbs Shock

One great feature of a boxspring is how great they are at absorbing shock. Leaving your mattress on a wooden platform, or laying it directly on the floor might be a cost effective choice, but will leave you and your wallet hurting in the long run. A boxspring will absorb shock if you, a child, or a pet jumps on the bed. A boxspring will also absorb additional smaller shock from tossing and turning in the night. Your mattress will wear down much quicker if you are to forgo a boxspring.

Adjustable Bases

If you are really against the idea of getting a boxspring, a supportive alternative would be to purchase an adjustable base. The adjustable base at Kloter Farms is compatible with our Integrity, Conforma, and Ultra Gel Mattress Series. Adjustable bases have many additional benefits, such as reducing body swelling, adding comfort for working or relaxing in bed, decreased snoring, and helping to evenly distribute your body pressure.  The only potential negative to an adjustable base, is that it will typically be more expensive to acquire than a boxspring.

Your Journey to Better Sleep

Whether you’re looking to purchase a new mattress, boxspring, or adjustable base, the experts at Kloter Farms are here to help. Our mattress showroom is open six days a week. Stop by to visit us and ask us any questions you may have. We’re here to get you the best night’s sleep. Call, email, or visit us today to start your journey to better sleep.

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Gazebos are a great addition to any backyard. Gazebos are beautiful and relaxing all on their own, and can typically fit inside nice patio furniture and rocking chairs. Gazebos are a great investment and can add value to your home and life! They are also an investment worth planning for. By the end of this blog, you’ll be able to answer: “how much does a gazebo cost?”

Why Get a Gazebo?

Gazebos are a beautiful structure to add to your property. It is important to know that gazebos do not come with any hidden storage areas – so if your goal is to have a structure where you can stow away many of your belongings, a gazebo might not be the best fit for you.

Gazebos are a great centerpiece in your yard, and provide a great deal of shade and can help fill up empty space.  Often decorated for celebrations such as weddings, holidays, and other parties, gazebos are a great structure for those who love to host.

How Much are Gazebos?

How much is a gazebo? The price of a gazebo is highly dependent on what features you are looking for, and the size you are interested in getting. Most gazebos come in a variety of sizes ranging from 8 feet to 20 feet in circumference. A modest designed gazebo, such as our belvedere style, is the most simplistic style. The 8-foot Belvedere gazebo goes for under 4,000 dollars in our pressure treated variety, and under 6,000 dollars in the vinyl option.

Belvedere Gazebo (Pressure Treated)

Our Victorian pagoda gazebo, on the other hand, is one of the more detailed and intricately designed. It comes in seven different sizes, features a double roof for more airflow, and features generous overhangs as well as a longer top to capture elegance. The 8’ selection of Victorian Pagoda Gazebo runs for under 8,000 dollars in pressure treated and under 12,000 dollars in vinyl. Not included in this price are any corner braces, spindles, electrical prewires, color upgrades, or aluminum screens you might be interested in having on your gazebo! Plus you have to factor in delivery and assembly.

How Much to Build a Gazebo?

Building a gazebo is a difficult task that should only be considered if you are a professional and have a deep understanding of the different materials and tools involved. That being said, building a gazebo on your own will likely cost just as much if not more than it cost to purchase one outright.

You’ll have to purchase either wood or vinyl to construct your gazebo. This can be quite costly to purchase at consumer prices. Purchasing a gazebo will be more cost-effective, as retailers can get the supplies at a wholesale cost in bulk. Wood will be less expensive but require more upkeep. Vinyl is more costly but virtually maintenance-free. Which material you choose is really dependent on how much upkeep you are willing to do!

You’ll need additional materials if you choose to build your gazebo in a wider, more oval shape versus the standard circle. This design, similar to our Cameo style gazebo, gives you more space and offers an elongated look. This style is best if you are looking to fill a more narrow space. Between the materials (wood or vinyl), screens, shingles, doors, hardware, tools, and man-hours, your gazebo project will likely cost you 10,000 dollars right off the bat. You’ll also have to tackle all of the planning, zoning, and permits which can be confusing without a guide if you’ve never worked on a project like this previously.

Where Can I Buy a Gazebo?

Purchasing a gazebo will save you time and stress. There are a variety of styles available in addition to the Belvedere and Victorian Pagoda mentioned. Kloter Farms has a 16-acre display park full of different-sized buildings that are available to be viewed six days a week. The Majestic, Imperial, Imperial Classic, and Victorian are all other options, just to name a few.

Majestic Gazebo

Imperial Classic Gazebo

Victorian Gazebo

The wait time for a gazebo to get delivered might seem hefty. However, the length of our professional delivery and assembly is well worth the wait and might even take less time than if you were to construct your own gazebo.

Many retailers for gazebos offer the ability to view the selection of products online and even order online! Kloter Farms is no different. Search for retailers in your area and be sure to browse around the display lots when you can, to truly get an understanding of the quality gazebos available. Since gazebos are a big investment, whether you build or buy, be sure to get the best quality materials available so that you can enjoy your gazebo for the longest amount of time.

Great Gazebos at Kloter Farms      

Now that you know how much a gazebo costs, you can make an informed decision when you decide to purchase. Gazebos add value to your home, and your life! Great for relaxation and celebrations, gazebos become a centerpiece in your yard and a focal point for friends and family to see. If you have questions about purchasing a gazebo, or would like to know more information, call, email, or visit Kloter Farms! Be sure to call us for our current sale pricing. We are excited to help you design the product of your dreams and can’t wait to see you.

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Designing your kitchen is such an exciting experience. Picking out your dream layout and special functionality features is a homeowner’s delight. After finding some great ideas you really want to implement, how do you choose your wood? What are the best wood kitchen cabinets? Determining the best wood for kitchen cabinets does not have a singular answer! The best wood for your kitchen is dependent on your style and functionality needs.

What Type of Wood is Best for Kitchen Cabinets

There are several different types of wood available and suitable for kitchen cabinetry. The best wood for kitchen cabinets is going to be: oak, ¼ sawn oak, brown maple, cherry, character cherry, or hickory. All of these varieties are available through Kloter Farms Custom Kitchen Cabinetry Design.

Let’s take a closer look at each variety of wood to determine what the best choice for your project is.

Oak Wood for Cabinets

Oak is one of the best woods for kitchen cabinets. Oak is a durable variety of wood and holds paints and stains well. ¼ sawn oak is another option that is similar in durability but has a beautiful cut showing off the wood detailing. ¼ sawn oak is also one of the most expensive varieties of wood currently.

If you’re going for a modern farmhouse feel for your kitchen, choose an oak wood or ¼ sawn oak wood for your cabinets to give it a rustic feel.

Brown Maple Kitchen Cabinets

Brown Maple is a beautiful solid choice for kitchen cabinetry. Brown maple has a wood grain that shows well through paint and stain. It is also a very durable wood with a smooth and non-porous grain that makes it easier to stain than other wood varieties.

Depending on what color cabinetry you’d like, brown maple may be the best wood for your kitchen cabinets. Brown maple leaves a modern and classic look.

Cherry and Character Cherry Cabinetry

Cherry is a unique wood that can make for beautiful cabinets. Cherry wood will eventually grow darker over time with sun exposure. This is a known occurrence and no problem as a sealer for cherry will have a UV resistance to it to aid in the exposure to sunlight through windows.

Cherry and character cherry are easy woods to work with but can be expensive. Cherry wood has a reddish brown color to it, with beautiful texture, and is a closed grain wood. Character cherry can have a lot of pins, curls and knots. This will make an incredible accent to your kitchen cabinets giving them a unique look and individual quality. For a rich, luxurious look, choose cherry for your kitchen cabinets.

Kitchen Cabinets Made from Hickory

Hickory is the most durable of the above named wood varieties. A kitchen with cabinets made of hickory will have a beautifully wide color range. Stronger and tougher than oak or maple, hickory wood looks more country classic style. Keep this in mind as you imagine your dream kitchen’s aesthetic.

The Best Wood for Kitchen Cabinets

Depending on your lifestyle, you’ll have different needs for your kitchen cabinet wood. If you have a lot of heavy kitchen appliances, a priority in selecting your wood type should be the durability and longevity of the wood. Strength and stability will be the most important if you have air fryers, blenders, and other appliances that will need a safe place to live.

Alternatively, if your kitchen cabinet main goal is for an open, decorative display, then your focus can be more on the wood grain design and paint/stain options. Kloter Farms is able to design your kitchen cabinetry for you and offer a wide selection of woods, finishes, and counter tops. Plus, we can help you navigate each choice with ease no matter if you have 100 ideas or do not even know where to start.

View our online kitchen cabinet photo showcase, visit our kitchen cabinet showroom in Ellington, CT or give us a call to get started on your kitchen cabinet remodel today. 

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What is a lean-to?

Before we get started, let’s discuss: what is a lean-to? A lean-to is a structure that is added to an existing building. It will be “leaning” against the previously existing structure, thus giving the name “lean-to”. Many lean-tos are found on wooden shelters for hikers and campers, which provide them a safe place to rest and recuperate.

Common Uses for a Lean-to

For residential use, a lean-to is a small structure with a pitch roof that is built adjacent to the larger structure it serves. Often times, lean-tos are made of logs or unfinished wood. A lean-to will have at least one side completely open, so it is important to remember that any items you put under here will be somewhat exposed to the elements as they occur.

Lean-tos can be a great place to store firewood, garbage cans, watering cans, and other outdoor tools!

How to Build a Lean-To off a Shed

Learning how to build a lean to off a shed doesn’t have to be so hard! Before you get started selecting materials and hammering away, check with your local zoning regulation to make sure you’re allowed to have the building you desire and can build it within your property without hitting any underground hazards.

Measure and plan out the area where you’d like your lean-to to be. Make sure that you don’t create a building that is too wide or too long to fit your existing shed. The roof for the lean-to should be angled to withstand weather, so be aware of your surroundings and if any area of your property is subject to pooling water.

Select Your Building Materials

The next step of learning how to build a lean to shed is choosing your building materials. Different materials are available, such as lumber and tin. Lumber is a strong and normally inexpensive material and tin would be a sustainable roof material. The price of lumber is fairly high now, so keep the market in mind for your budget in this project.

The materials you choose should be appropriate for your location. Consider the climate and any weather patterns that might contribute to the stability of your materials, such as hail, rain, and wind.

Purchase Materials and Begin Assembly

Pressure treated pine would be the ideal lumber you should use for an outdoor project such as this. Pine will support a lightweight roof. You’ll want to use this pine or poles to support the roof. Plan on evenly spacing out your posts so that the roof’s weight is evenly distributed. Even weight distribution will prevent sagging.

After laying out and measuring the area for your lean-to, you’ll need to dig holes for the supporting posts. Check the placement of the posts in your hole before, during, and after digging. Check with your local building codes for the exact distance the posts need to be together, as this can differ depending on snow loads and other weather in your area.

After setting your posts into place, you’ll fill the post holes with concrete. A mixable concrete is available at any kind of home improvement store, such as Lowe’s or Home Depot.

Building the Lean-To

Attach a wooden 1×4 or 2×4 piece to the top going horizontally connecting each post. Nail into place ensuring that this post stays level. Add more horizontal pieces going down the posts, as many as needed to keep your lean-to secure per its height.

Attach a wooden piece to use as your nailer to the shed. The nailer will be higher than the height of your vertical posts. Use a screw to keep that wooden nailer tightly secured onto the building. Lay out rafter spacing on both sides. Determine the roof pitch by stringing a line from the top rafter attaching point (shed side) to the bottom rafter (posts side). Hold a speed square (also known as rafter square) flush against the top nailer where your string is fastened. Then easily read the angle on the square’s angle scale.

Cut one end of the rafters at the angle given to you by the speed square. Test the one cut piece to make sure it is a flush fit. Then cut each of the rafters to match. Then nail these into the nailer pieces on the shed side. On the posts end, place the lower end of your rafter on the layout marks and nail them into place with at least two nails to keep the pieces structurally in place.

Attach wooden laths (thin, narrow wood strips) to go perpendicularly across the boards you just set up.  You will attach your roofing material to these. Nail these into place and then place your tin, metal, or wooden roofing on top of this.

Optionally you can add exterior walls and siding such as vinyl or T1-11. Exterior walls can be constructed from wide boards nailed to the existing studs. Although, if you were just looking for an overhang for storage or safety, at this point you are done!

For Pre-Built Lean-to’s, Come to Kloter Farms

Kloter Farms Elite buildings have a lean-to addition available! Your dream shed with lean-to can easily be built for you with the help of the craftsman from Kloter Farms. Bring the family and come to Kloter Farms, we’re worth the ride! Kloter Farms is open six days a week. Shop online, call, or visit us today.

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Making the decision to get a new shed is super exciting! Sheds come in a variety of sizes and styles, and make great additions to both front and backyards. There are many great purposes for a shed, so it’s important to know how you want to use it! But how much does a shed cost, really? There are many factors to consider, so let’s break down some basic pricing so you can make an informed decision.

What is the Purpose of a Shed?

There are many reasons why people purchase a shed. It is important for you to consider why you’d be needing a shed, so that you get the correct size and materials. It is super trendy in 2022 to decorate your shed and turn it into a she-shed or man cave. Some people use their sheds as an outdoor bar, or transform it into a poolside bathroom and changing area.

12×16 Cape Shed with Poolside Bar

The standard use for a shed, is for storage. You might be looking for just a small place to keep gardening tools and a rake, or you might need a larger space for a riding lawn mower and snow blower.

8×12 Storage Shed

12×16 Storage Shed

Consider what goals you have for your storage building before making your purchase. Depending on the style and usage you want from your shed, will effect what size you should choose, and thus affect the prices as well. For our example today, we are going to choose a small but popular 10×12 size.

How Much is a Shed

A 10×12 shed (signature style) will cost a little over 5,000 dollars for T1-11 siding and a little over 6,000 for vinyl siding. This will just be the cost for the shed itself, and not any extra upgrades such as ramps, windows, or other special features.

10×12 Signature Cape Shed with T1-11 Siding

10×16 Poolhouse Shed with Vinyl Siding

10×16 Dutch Shed with T1-11 Siding

Not included in the price is the delivery and foundation cost. Generally speaking, you’ll have a crushed stone foundation for your shed. You’ll want to factor in this price to the overall cost to your shed because a proper foundation will keep your shed in its best condition for the longest amount of time. Kloter Farms is able to provide a crushed stone pad as part of the purchase. A crushed stone foundation will cost under one thousand dollars.

This price includes the material, labor, expert assembly and measurements for your specific shed! Our site preparation team will use three-quarter-inch stone to accommodate the ground and go above and beyond to make sure your property is ready for delivery. Also included in that price will be an extra fill, grass, and debris removal at the end of the day.  On the other hand, you could attempt to build your own shed. So, how much to build a shed?

Building Your Own Shed

How much does it cost to build a shed?  To build a shed, you will need to purchase many supplies such as lumber, plywood, roofing, siding, doors, windows and hardware. Additionally, you’ll want to be at least somewhat handy and have familiarity with a hammer, screwdriver, etc.  After purchasing your lumber, roofing tiles, hardware, tools, and foundation materials, the cost to build a shed yourself will be roughly the same or more than it is to purchase outright.

Storage Buildings from Kloter Farms

Kloter Farms uses only the finest building materials. Purchasing a higher quality, professionally assembled storage building instead of building one yourself, will prevent issues down the road!

Our shops purchase sheds in bulk which provides us with the best possible pricing. This results in you getting the best possible quality at the most competitive price. In almost all cases you will receive a better product at a better price than if you had built it yourself. 

If you’re interested in purchasing a shed, or have questions about how much a shed costs, contact Kloter Farms and we’ll be happy to walk you through the process. Our office is open six days a week in Ellington, Conn. We look forward to speaking with you!

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How to Decorate a Gazebo: 5 Wedding Ideas

1. Florals and Greenery
2. Outdoor Lighting
3. Fabric and Linens
4. Balloons
5. Theme-specific

Floral Summer Wedding Gazebo

Using real or artificial flowers can be a great way to add natural beauty to your gazebo for a wedding. Florals can be arranged in bouquets, they can be woven into an arch, or artfully placed along the exterior of the gazebo.

Decorative flower pots and larger flowers can add more of a statement to the existing flowers. If you’re looking for a different take on the idea, use some strands of garland or grapevine to easily set up your gazebo for a summer wedding.

Many of these floral ideas can also be a great answer to how to decorate a gazebo for summer. Using flowers are simple and timeless. Flowers come in so many different varieties and colors, you’ll be sure to find an arrangement that fits the style of any bride-to-be.

You can purchase or order florals in bulk from your local florist, or visit any kind of craft store such as a Michaels Crafts or JoAnn Fabric to find artificial flowers that will look just as beautiful on your gazebo.

Gazebo Lighting

Add brightness and a glow to the bride and groom using some gazebo lighting. From lanterns to fairy lights, there are many different styles of lighting that can work for a bride and groom. For a more rustic, farmhouse look, use lanterns and LED candles to create a safe and country house look.

Fairy lights, bulb lights, and other string lights are great to add a soft touch and romantic look, especially for evening weddings and ceremonies. Many times these lights can be kept up even after the wedding, and used other places around the wedding to add ambiance for the guests as well.

How to Decorate a Gazebo with Linens for a Wedding   

Using linens can be a simple way to add a wispy, airy look to your wedding gazebo. Using curtains, drapes, and ribbons, you can delicately place the linens all around the sides of the gazebo, or line the front entry for the bride and groom. Linens can be a great choice for a wedding gazebo, since they are relatively cheap and come in a variety of different materials, lengths, and colors.  Use the fabric to match the bridesmaids’ dresses or call attention to detail to other significant colors of the wedding party. It is these small details that will have a memorial impact on the outlook of the entire ceremony and create beautiful photographs.

Use Balloons as Decor

Balloons can be a great way to solve the question: how to decorate gazebo. You might be familiar with the somewhat dated trend of making a balloon arch. Well, every wedding needs something borrowed! Take that idea and use it as inspiration for your summer gazebo wedding. Create a balloon arch around the entryway to the gazebo, or use balloons intermittently with your flowers, ribbons, and other décor. Balloons can add in a pop of color, or can be very elegant in whites, silvers, and golden colors.

Get Creative with a Theme

If a theme wedding is more your style, take the different elements of your theme and try to incorporate them into your gazebo. A beach theme wedding might have seashells, sand, starfish, netting, and other elements that are available for your décor. A rustic, outdoor wedding, you might be able to use tree branches, pinecones, leaves, and other woodsy items to set up in and around your gazebo. Consider the different elements of your wedding – are you celebrating eternal love? Get creative with construction paper and put little hearts everywhere. Do the bride and groom have a special connection to a vineyard? Decorate with wine bottles and vines. The options are endless.

Decorating Your Gazebo For a Summer Wedding: Solved

Gazebos are great for summer weddings since they provide just the right amount of shade and will stand out among the rest of your surroundings. While you can purchase a gazebo and make it a permanent part of your union, you can find gazebos in many places available for weddings. Golf courses, town squares, and many town/state parks have gazebos for guests to use. Contact us if you have questions, comments, or want more information on transforming your gazebo into the perfect wedding setting.

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Grand Isle Wicker Sectional by Kloter Farms

Synthetic wicker patio furniture is a great addition to your front or backyard! Wicker patio furniture is easy to maintain, comfortable, and provides a classic look. Like any furniture you have outdoors, wicker furniture will require a bit of cleaning to keep the fixtures in their best condition possible. You might be wondering, how to safely clean patio furniture – luckily, this patio furniture is easy to clean so you’ll be back to lounging and relaxing in no time. This blog will easily guide you through the steps of how to keep your patio furniture clean.

Outdoor Wicker Furniture Care

Cleaning synthetic wicker furniture is nothing to stress over. Regular maintenance with any furniture is a normal part of their life cycle. Occasional cleaning will help maintain keep your furniture in its best condition for a lifetime.

Outdoor living is booming right now, with porches, patios, decks, and pool areas all available and ready to be turned into a luxury oasis at home. These spaces have power to extend both the functionality and livability of your home.  Whether you have your patio furniture set up by the pool, or placed as a statement on your front porch, any area can be subject to pollen, dirt and debris. Luckily, wicker furniture makes for easy modern living and can be cleaned in a few simple steps.

Next Level of Outdoor Wicker Furniture

Timeless Design – Complementary Styles

Safely Cleaning Wicker Patio Furniture

First step to safely cleaning your wicker patio furniture is removing any parts that are non-wicker. This would include any of the furniture cushions and decorative pillows you may have. We will cover how to clean those later.

For general cleaning, including indoor wicker furniture, light dusting with a microfiber cloth or duster will keep your furniture looking pristine. You can also use a soft paintbrush or tooth brush to get in-between the weaves of the wicker to remove any heavier dust or dirt build up that is stuck on.  

Grand Isle Collection at Kloter Farms

After cleansing any surface level dirt and dust, an all-purpose outdoor cleaner will be your next step. This can be used all over the wicker, especially back into those woven spots where debris might get stuck. An easy and effective cleaner from Bob Villa is ¼ cup of liquid dish soap and two cups of warm water. You can wipe this mixture all over the wicker furniture with a sponge or rag and then rise away the soap. Add one cup of white vinegar to the mixture if you are needing to remove any mold or mildew.

The easiest way to clean your outdoor patio furniture will be to stay outside. You’ll be able to rinse off any soap using a garden hose and allow the furniture to dry naturally in the sun. Excess moisture or pooling water can damage the furniture over time, therefore be sure to clean up any large areas of water during the cleaning process with a towel.

How to Clean Patio Furniture Cushions

Cleaning your patio furniture cushions will be similar to cleaning any indoor upholstery or fabric you may have. Hand washing is recommended, using ¼ cup of mild soap per gallon of water. Clean your patio cushions using a soft sponge and soap solution, then let cushion air dry. You may remove the patio cushion cover in order to clean it, but not all wicker furniture is made the same and some cushions may not be able to zip off.

How to Clean Patio Tables and End Tables

Many synthetic wicker patio tables and end tables come with a tempered glass top. Having a glass top is a key feature on wicker furniture. The glass adds a nice, smooth surface for you to keep your snacks and refreshments. Without it, the slight unevenness of the wicker may cause for spilt liquids, which could be damaging if left untreated.

The best way to keep your wicker tables clean, is to follow the above steps. The glass top can be cleaned with any kind of simple glass cleaner, such as Windex. The top of the table might need to be cleaned more often than the rest of the patio furniture, as dust, pollen, and dirt will be easily visible against the glass.

Kloter Farms Wicker Furniture

It is easy to clean patio furniture, especially wicker. Wicker furniture from Kloter Farms is made using quality, durable materials that are constructed to last for years of enjoyment. High-density synthetic wicker and fully welded, power-coated aluminum framing make up our wicker furniture varieties. Fabrics for our wicker furniture are made from performance fabrics that are resistant to mildew and mold! We strive to make your patio furniture easy to enjoy with as little maintenance as possible.

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Who doesn’t love a swimming pool? Pools are a great addition to any home! Whether you choose in-ground or above-ground, pools are a great way to bring the vacation experience to your own backyard. Planning the perfect pool set up in your yard takes a little bit of planning to have the maximum fun! The most important factor in designing your pool house project is placement. How close can a pool be to a house? Let’s find out.

What Constitutes a Pool?

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In Connecticut (Kloter Farms’ location), any house/property will have a pool if the structure that contains water that is over 24 inches deep, according to Aquapool. Small children/kiddie pools thus do not have any need for a permit because of their shallow depth.

How Close Can an Above Ground Pool be to a House

If you’re looking to add an above-ground pool to your property, you will want to examine your property and make a plan before you add the pool to your yard. How close can a pool be to a house depends on where you live. The size of your property can determine the size of the pool you are allowed to get, as well as the county, municipality, or local housing association you belong to.

How Close Can an Inground Pool be to a House

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When looking into installing an inground pool, how far should a pool be from the house? Similarly to above-ground pools, inground pools’ proximity to your home and property line depends on where you are living. Generally speaking for both above and inground pools, your pool should be at least 10 feet or more from your house. This rule of thumb goes for any size pool you may be considering. Again, to get the correct answer, contact your local zoning, your housing or condo association, and determine your local regulations. How close can pool be to a house depends on your specific state, county, town, and housing authority.

How Close Can Your Pool be to Your House?

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So, what is the long and short of it when it comes to pool-to-house proximity? How close can your pool really be to your house? Have the general idea that it will likely be at least 10 feet from your property line and from your structure. Then, have a home inspector come and start plans based on your specific property. This will be your best route, as you’ll need specific information for your town and housing authority.

Additionally, you’ll need to consider your specific property – what is underneath the ground? Does rain water pool in your yard naturally in one area? Do you have any plumbing, wells, or septic systems buried in the ground that could affect your placement? It really is specific to your property, so contact your town and check to see what zoning regulations you need to adhere to. When you’re ready to take the next step in your backyard pool project, contact Kloter Farms and we’ll get you the patio furniture and pool shed of your dreams.

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Moving a shed is a big task, especially if you have a larger shed and need to rent equipment in order to ensure things are moved properly. You’ll want to ensure that you keep your shed safe, and also keep yourself safe! Large storage buildings should be moved only after you’ve made the proper arrangements and understand the scope of your project.

Reasons Why You’d Move a Shed

There are many reasons why you might need to move a shed. If you have new neighbors or reevaluate your shed placement, you may want to be further away from the property line. You may have purchased a new home and your shed ends up being in a bad placement for water pooling during inclement weather. You might want to move your shed just to reorganize your yard. Lastly, if you’re moving off the property to a new location, you might want to move your shed! Whether you have a big move planned, or just across the yard, there are important steps to consider before you get started.

Before Moving Your Large Shed

Before you begin the process of moving your large storage shed, you’ll want to empty all contents of the shed. While yes, it would be easier just to keep everything inside, that can be a hazard to the inside of your storage building. To prevent damage to your shed and your products, remove them from inside your shed and relocate them separately. Additionally, removing the contents of your shed will make it much lighter and safer to move.

You’ll also want to inspect your storage shed, and remove anything that is keeping the shed bolted to the foundation. Depending on the climate and weather in your location, you might have nothing holding the shed down, or you might have tornado/hurricane spikes/anchors that are holding your shed down tightly into place. The size of your structure might determine this as well. Be sure to carefully inspect the area in and around your shed so that you’ve removed all the necessary parts.

How to Move a Large Shed

Figuring out how to move a shed can be complicated and confusing since there are different ways you can go about it. Here are some different ideas which you can try for your structure. As a reminder, we recommend that your shed be moved by a professional. Kloter Farms will move any of our structures for you, with a small fee based on the required mileage.

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Regardless of which method you use to move your shed, you’ll need to make sure that it is back to ground level. While most sheds are built on some kind of foundation, there is a chance (depending on how long your shed has been in the same place) that it has slightly sunk into the ground. Be sure to have the ground around your shed dug out enough to place a jack underneath. Regardless if you have a crushed stone foundation, concrete, or if you’re trying to determine how to move a shed on skids, you’ll need to give yourself enough room to get the jacks into place.

Ways to Move a Shed

How to Move a Shed with a Conveyor System

Using an automobile jack(s), lift the shed up only as high as you need. If you are just moving a shed across your property, you can use metal pipes underneath the shed and roll the shed over the pipes in a conveyor system movement to get it to your desired spot. To do this, slowly roll the shed across the pipes and place the last pipe out back at the start and continue this action.

How to Move a Shed on a Trailer

Moving a shed on a flatbed trailer you own or rent can be an easy and inexpensive way to move for your storage building. If you are planning on moving your shed out of town, or really anywhere other than across your own yard, using a trailer is going to be your best option.

When questioning how to move a shed with a truck, be sure to check with your local zoning and street laws, as they vary by state. Buildings of a certain size may not be legal to move in the street if they take up too much of one lane. Check with your state’s transportation restrictions before attempting this kind of move.

Once you know you are safe and capable to move the shed, using the trailer’s ramp, carefully maneuver the shed up and onto the trailer. A skilled combination of pushing and lifting should accomplish this task. Then, make sure that the shed is centered on the trailer bed and secured down using strapping. Be sure to lock or bolt the doors closed before attempting transportation.

How to Move a Shed With a Tractor

Moving a shed with a tractor should only be completed if you have the authorization and license to operate a tractor. If you do have the authorization to use a tractor, you will first lift the shed to the desired height using a jack, then attach the forks of your tractor to the shed and cautiously move the shed to its new location.

Moving a shed with a tractor lift is dangerous and you’ll want to watch for electrical wires, trees, and any other obstructions that might be in your path. Moving a shed with a tractor is only feasible if you are moving the shed to another part of your own property. Tractors are not equipped for public roads.

Moving a Storage Shed – Now You Know!

Moving a shed can be a difficult and confusing process. Sheds can easily be moved using a tractor, a trailer, or steel pipes depending on the length of your move! When moving, be cautious of road restrictions, telephone wires, and any other obstructions in your local area. Check with your state transportation requirements ahead of time, and remove everything from your shed prior to moving. The best moves are done by professionals that have the background and experience. If you have questions about moving your buildings or need to schedule your Kloter Farms storage shed to be moved, call us today.

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