Shiplap Wall

Matt added a shiplap wall to our new showroom space downstairs. 
Here is a quick how to and some pictures 

Matt got some 4x8 sheets (not sure what kind of wood) from Paneling Sales and they ripped them into 6" strips. He cut a few boards at 4' and 6' lengths for the first column to create a staggered look and tacked them up with a nail gun and glue to keep the boards from warping. He hot glued 2 quarters together for the horizontal spacing on the strips and 2 nickels for the vertical spacing. Matt started from the bottom of the wall and the top had a bit of a spacing when he was finished and he cut a piece of trip with a some special blade ( I'll have to double check what it was) to cover the top 3 inches or so. 

We had a bit of discussion about whether to leave the wall natural or to paint it white. =) The natural color won and although it wasn't my first choice I was tired of painting at this stage and decided it would be good for now. Maybe a winter or two and we can paint it white. 

Caleb and Matt ripping the 4x8 sheets

Stacking the strips

2 quarters for spacing

Local Greenhouses

My Mom, Miriam, always finds the best plants for our planters and landscaping. 

Following is a list of the greenhouses she has visited this spring

Hess Road Greenhouse
302 Hess Rd., Leola 17540

Horst Greenhouse
1194 E Earl Rd, East Earl, PA 17519
Phone:(717) 354-4825

Fishers Greenhouse
311 N Star Rd, Strasburg, PA 17579
Phone:(717) 687-8720

Shade Lane Greenhouse
196 Amishtown Rd, New Holland, PA 17557
Phone:(717) 351-0514

Sauders Nursery
1210 E Earl Rd, East Earl, PA 17519
Phone:(717) 354-9851

Ken’s Garden
3552 West Newport Road, Ronks PA 17572
Phone: (717) 768-3922

Terrain at Stylers
914 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Phone:(610) 459-2400

Front Porch Beginnings

King's started in the late 70's when my dad, Les King, started selling picnic tables from my grandparents front porch. This picture is the farmhouse from the King's Homestead location. My Aunt Kathy and Grusmommy Lillian took care of most of the sales while Dad was at work building sheds. 

First Post

Thanks for stopping by our new site. One of the primary reasons for this new King's site is to be able to better list some of our outdoor furniture. Take a look around. Ask lots of questions because there is lots of information missing yet. 

-Anita