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From Relaxing to Star Gazing and All points in between, this is our Top Ten list of things to do in a Caribbean Hammock Chair.

Hammock Hibernation: How to Store Your Hammock for Winter As the leaves change color and the air gets crisp, it's time to say goodbye to lazy summer days spent swinging in your hammock. But don't toss it in the attic and forget about it until next spring! Proper winter storage will ensure your hammock is ready to welcome you back with open arms (or should we say, slings?) come warmer weather. Why Proper Storage Matters: Storing your hammock correctly protects it from the harsh winter elements like rain, snow, and UV rays. This can prevent mildew, rot, and fading, keeping...

Key West, with its swaying palm trees, gentle breezes, and laid-back island vibe, is practically synonymous with relaxation. And what better way to embody that chilled-out spirit than by sinking into a hammock strung between two sun-dappled trees? Let me tell you why Key West is the perfect place to hang your hammock and let your worries drift away: A symphony of the senses: Imagine yourself nestled in your hammock, surrounded by the rhythmic sigh of the ocean, the rustling of palm leaves, and the joyful squawks of seagulls. Key West's tropical soundscape is a natural lullaby, lulling you into...

How to hang a hammock chair almost anywhere One of the wonderful things about hammock chairs is that unlike a conventional hammock you only need one hanging point instead of two. This normally gives people many more options to hang hammock chairs around their home. Hammock chairs can be hung from any standard ceiling joist, a sturdy tree branch and Gazebos or Arbors. In fact hammock chairs can be hung from just about any sturdy point that's about eight feet or higher from the ground. Be creative but remember to always be safe. Inside the house its easy to hang...

How to choose the correct size hammock chair.  When choosing the correct size of chair for you it is important to take a few factors into account. Firstly the location you are going to hang the hammock chair and just as importantly the approximate size and weight of the people that you expect to be using the chair.  Most quality hammock chairs are going to need a sturdy hanging point that is at least seven and a half feet from the ground. Some of the best options are the branch of a tree, any standard ceiling joist in your house...

Mayan Hammocks are all individually hand woven, so like any hand made products they are not all the same, in fact Mayan hammocks vary in size quite considerably. When we purchase a Mayan hammock from the hand weaver in Merida, Mexico, we pay for it by the weight of the material used to weave the hammock. Therefore on kwhammocks.com and all other web sites the measurements for Mayan hammocks are all approximations. We go to great lengths to make sure you get the appropriate hammock for your needs and to this end we suggest that you use our written description...