About Porsche

Thom Inman asked:


The sound of those words can shift my mood, shape my posture, awaken my memory and conjure images of rocking chairs. I can almost feel the cool breezes on warm afternoons. Simply thinking about the porch, on the house I grew up in, lowers my blood pressure and reduces my stress. It was my place for reading, rocking, storytelling and sharing with family, neighbors and friends. It was a fort, a rocket ship, a safe harbor and sanctuary.

The porches of our lives hold fond and vivid memories for families. All of our greetings and partings of family and friends take place there. For most, the porch became the outdoor living room - a place to spend hours sitting and talking with family and friends. Folks didn’t really used to think much about their porches most people had them and used them. It was just there, open and social, an unincorporated part of the house that belonged to everyone and no one. It was the heart and soul of home where family and friends passed the time.

I would venture to say that more of life’s issues were resolved on the front porches of my childhood than in any other place. Today, televisions, computers, cell phones, air conditioners and privacy fences have usurped the porch for stairs and stoops. I mark the disappearance of the porch with the declining popularity of Halloween, the appearance of the ATM and our fascination with drive up windows.

With so many things pulling us away, it may take some special effort to get back, “out on the porch”. We’ve become accustomed to watching the kids whack the waffle ball, chase the dog and celebrate birthdays out on the deck. Don’t get me wrong it can be nice out there; but, in all these years I’ve not come to know my neighbors the way I did when I lived in the house with the big front porch. About the best we can muster is a wave when we are getting into our cars.

This is all quite contrary to the human spirit and my experience is folks find ways to balance the ledger. Which brings me to my point…does you porch say welcome? Do you have a cheerful porch? The front door gives a glimpse of the personality of a home and its owner. The entrance to the place you call home speaks volumes about who lives beyond the door. No matter how big or small your porch, it can call out a warm welcome to guests with a little creativity. Dress it up on holidays and get yourself one of those ubiquitous outdoor welcome signs that are hand carved into cedar and offer a friendly, Hello! Remember, it is your front porch, the place where you welcome others into your life.



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laurin c asked:


On my 16th B day i’m getting a porche. I think i want it lime green or red what do u think?

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jonathan_922 asked:


I have a friend who has a 1977 Porche, not the ugly looking one but the nice looking one. It never ever even had an oil change cause it’s only been driven 2,500 miles. What am I looking at to get this thing working again, and I’m talking about money. Is there a chance it could just start back up with some fluid and belt changes?

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MJ Marks asked:


I recently decided to build a hanging porch swing. I admit that this is probably not something everyone should attempt. I have the tools and the interest so I felt like I could tackle it. It started out as a pretty simple idea really. I’d seen these sorts of swings before and had fond memories of my Grandma’s swing back in the 70’s. So, when I realized that my parent’s 45th wedding anniversary was coming up I decided it was time to head to the wood shop.

First I took a good long look at their current hanging porch swing. It was three feet wide and hung from an A frame that was about 5′ tall and 4′ wide at the base. This seemed okay but I decided to build one that was just a little longer and with a different hanging setup. I opted for redwood because I like the way it looks and holds up to weather conditions. Plus, I thought my Mom would approve. I don’t care who you are or how old you get, you always want your Mom to approve.

Once I had my basic idea of the changes I wanted to make from their old hanging porch swing I headed to the home improvement store with my material list and bought about $200 worth of goodies. Lots of bolts, washers and nuts, as well as the lumber. Building the stand took a couple days and it came out pretty nice. The timbers are heavy enough that the swing should feel real secure hanging from the overhead cross piece. Of course, this step could have been left out and the swing could just be hung from rafters, but I wanted them to have the option of being able to situate the swing either on the porch or out in the yard or garden.

The swing itself took a bit more woodworking skill. I settled on a design where the slats would rest on seat and back support pieces that are bolted together in the back where they come together. The top of the back rest is made out of wider board and made slightly elliptical across the top. This adds a nice little softening affect without getting crazy. The slats themselves are just cut down from the larger 2x lumber. A hanging porch swing can, of course, be made out of almost anything. Pine is cheap and can be painted or weather sealed in other ways. Oak, cyprus, mahogany, teak, and cedar were other materials I considered. But, in the end, redwood won out.

A hanging porch swing has to be something that is comfortable and instills confidence, especially if your family has big people in it like mine. Nobody wants to try to relax on the swing while wondering if it is going to come crashing down. Because of this concern I opted for some pretty heavy duty chain to suspend the swing from.

Smiles all around when the hanging porch swing was given. No more tired old broken down metal swing to contend with. Now there is a beautiful swing and stand out in my parent’s garden. Who knows if they’ll ever use it on the porch. Maybe not. And that’s okay with me. As long as they enjoy it, I’ll be happy. Even if you aren’t the type to try to build this sort of thing, I highly recommend you get a hanging porch swing for yourself or someone you love. There is just something special about the time spent relaxing on a swing with a loved one.



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Vikram kuamr asked:


One way that you can make your garden really come to life is with a cedar pergola.  You can get a pergola that just allows hanging plants to grow, or you can also get one that can be used as a porch swing frame. This can be the focal point of your garden and a place where you can retreat when you want peace and quiet. 

 

If you are looking for a way to make your garden even look more inviting, you should consider a cedar pergola.  This will not only encourage plants to grow, such as vine plants and flowers, but can also provide you with a charming hideaway when used in conjunction with a porch swing frame.  A porch swing frame can be used to support a hanging swing.  You can sit in the swing when you are outside and enjoy your garden. 

 

You can get a porch swing frame for your garden or your deck.  This is an alternate to putting up a traditional hanging porch swing that is secured to the overhang of your porch.  It is easy to assemble the porch swing frame and then you can hang a swing. 

 

Cedar is one wood that is very durable when it comes to the weather.  For this reason, it is a choice of many who are looking for outdoor furniture that can hold up to the elements.  You can find a cedar pergola by going online.  When you shop online for outdoor furniture, you not only have a bigger selection from which to choose, but you also usually get a better price.  Like the outdoor furniture that you buy from a store, the online outdoor furniture needs assembly.  You can have it sent right to your house and assemble it, according to easy instructions, with simple tools that most people have in their homes. 

 

You should take advantage of the nice weather outdoors as a way to relax.  There is no better way to do so than getting comfortable in an outdoor swing.  You can even add cushions to the swing to make it even more inviting.  You can use a cedar pergola right in your garden and make it a place of entertainment in your garden.  This is ideal for garden parties as well as just sitting out there on your own and contemplating nature. 

 

If you want to have the ultimate stress free outdoor furniture that will provide you with many hours of relaxation, then you should take a look at a porch swing frame that you can use for this purpose.  You will find yourself relaxing more and stressing less with this type of furniture.  You do not have to worry about damage to the wood from the winter months when you have cedar furniture as it is made to hold up well in the cold as well as the heat.  You can stain the furniture, leave it plain or even paint it, according to your garden décor and own personal taste. 



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Sarah H asked:


A front porch in your home is like the icing on the cake. Your front porch is really just a place to relax, read a good book or just spend some quality time enjoying the good ole’ outdoors. And a comfortable front porch makes doing these things so much more special! Many people refer to their front porches as their personal haven or laying back sanctuary.

Many people actually fall in love with their homes solely because of the front porch that is how much a good front porch appeals to folks! Just imagine the soothing sounds of nature echoing through the warm evening air while you sit stretched out in your favorite lounge chair! Sounds like heaven doesn’t it? Well it is.

But let’s not forget that if you are like most people, half the sounds that you’ll be hearing will come from the neighbors and their kids, as well the lights from houses that will interrupt your view of the peaceful nighttime sky, so your front porch may not be as enjoyable as you initially perceived it to be in Suburbia. Not to mention that some neighbors take it as an indication to come over for a chat when they see you sitting in your porch!

But your front porch experience doesn’t have to be that bad, there are things you can do to help make your front porch that private haven you dreamed it would be. Some things that you can do are install blinds and shades that can be pulled up or down depending on your privacy needs.

These are a great alternative not just for adjusting how much light and breeze you get in your front porch but also it acts as a good indicator to let other people know that you would like some privacy. Some of these blinds and shades, depending on the type of material they are made out of and the style of the shade can also keep out a good deal of noise that carries on the wind.

It’s not a fool proof plan since some people will still come over and use your new blinds and shades as a topic of conversation, but this is where you might decide to just become more drastic and try screen doors around your porch or just tell these people straight up to quit bugging you. The latter is always the best option since it is fair to both you and other people to be straight and honest with them and also because the whole point of having a front porch is so you don’t have to be jailed up inside your house all the time!

Screen doors are great especially if you have high winds and severe wind chills but it should not be used as a privacy guard because you shouldn’t have to compromise the purpose of your front porch for privacy. If you doubt you have the nerve to tell people to give you some time alone then as a last resort you can always get a really big, bad dog and a “No Trespassing” sign for your front porch! That will certainly send a message!



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