The Porch Swing Store

December 5, 2019

Merry Christmas from Harold the family cat!
Stay connected with us on Facebook, click this like button! Today I’m writing to you from the Van Maanen house. Most of you don’t know me, but I’m at this house more than any of these other people who think...
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April 20, 2019

You Took Away Easter, Mommy!
This morning, within about two hours, I managed to have a pretty awesome Pinterest win as well as "take away Easter". I guess you could call that a productive morning? Read about our family's adventures in this week's blog. Happy Easter!
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April 5, 2019

How to Hang a Porch Swing from a Deck
Not everyone has a porch to hang their porch swing from. That's why we decided to hang ours from the bottom of our deck! With just a few materials and about 30 minutes, it was a really easy process. Here's the step-by-step guide for how to hang a porch swing from a deck.
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March 25, 2019

Why We Love Luxcraft
Today we're bragging about one of our most popular vendors, Luxcraft! For the last 29 years they have been perfecting their process of manufacturing high-quality furniture that will last a lifetime. They have a huge selection - from porch swings to gliders to adirondack chairs to dining sets, and more!
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March 13, 2019

This Kitchen is for Dancing
Kitchens are a place for families to spend time together - to hang out, to have fun, to dance, and to cook amazing food. In this week's post I share the recipe for my pregnancy-craving-inspired spin on a French dip!
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March 5, 2019

Dreaming of Porch Swings and Summertime
March in South Dakota has us dreaming of porch swings and summertime. The weather being nice, being able to actually hang out outside, chilling on our porch swing watching the kids play in the backyard, all of it. Our Luxcraft 5 ft. Recycled Plastic Porch Swing is one of my favorite products to go along with summer. It's high quality, comfortable, will last forever, and best of all it's easy to clean!
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March 1, 2019

This Is Us
Every family is unique and is their own little version of crazy. This is our story, and the story behind The Porch Swing Store.
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November 9, 2018

Glider vs. Rocker- The Debate Ends Here
Glider vs. Rocker- The Debate Ends Here Rocking chairs made their first appearance in the Oxford dictionary in 1787.The inventor and origins are unclear, but it’s widely believed that it was first made in the United States by cabinetmakers and...
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October 23, 2018

The Wide World of DIY Porch Swings- and Why It May Be Worth Leaving Them Alone
When we build something, we love it. There’s something about creating something that attaches us to our creation, and that value cannot be found in a retail item. A lot of people would love to build their own porch...
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