{"id":6965,"date":"2018-07-12T10:30:20","date_gmt":"2018-07-12T14:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=6965"},"modified":"2025-04-18T16:24:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T20:24:42","slug":"choosing-outdoor-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/choosing-outdoor-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Choosing Outdoor Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Creating an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Outdoor-Furniture\/cat\/165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outdoor furniture<\/a> collection that\u2019s attractive, comfortable, and supports your favorite activities is possible. Just follow these 5 easy steps to lead you to your best outdoor space.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1. Measure Your Outdoor Space<\/h2>\n<p>What\u2019s it like outside your home? Is it a wide open area or a more compact space? Measure your yard and consider the space you have to work with. Get measurements for deck areas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/prepare-patio-summer-parties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">patios<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Porch-Swings\/cat\/318\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">porches<\/a> to determine the right set up for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Leisure-Lawns-Patio-Recycled-Poly-Mission-Corner-Sofa\/p\/65715\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/pid_65715-Amish-Leisure-Lawns-Patio-Recycled-Poly-Mission-Corner-Sofa-100-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Leisure Lawns Patio Recycled Poly Mission Corner Sofa\n\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/pid_65715-Amish-Leisure-Lawns-Patio-Recycled-Poly-Mission-Corner-Sofa-100-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/pid_65715-Amish-Leisure-Lawns-Patio-Recycled-Poly-Mission-Corner-Sofa-100-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/pid_65715-Amish-Leisure-Lawns-Patio-Recycled-Poly-Mission-Corner-Sofa-100.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">For a large layout, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Leisure-Lawns-Patio-Recycled-Poly-Mission-Corner-Sofa\/p\/65715\"> Amish Leisure Lawns Patio Recycled Poly Mission Corner Sofa offers<\/a> a great look.<\/h5>\n<p>Includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 mission sofa measuring 35\u201d high, 79\u201d wide and 36\u201d deep<\/li>\n<li>2 mission chairs, each measuring 35\u201d high, 32\u201d wide and 36\u201d deep<\/li>\n<li>1 coffee table measuring 16\u201d high, 32\u201d wide and 36\u201d deep<\/li>\n<li>2 accent end tables each measuring 24 \u00bd\u201d high, 15 \u00bd\u201d wide and 17 \u00bd\u201d deep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 2. Decide on Your Favorite Outdoor Activities<\/h2>\n<p>What is it you like to do and what outdoor furniture will you need to help host those activities?<\/p>\n<h3>For Entertaining:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Terrace-Sectional-Set\/p\/61123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Terrace-Sectional-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Berlin Gardens Classic Terrace Sectional\" width=\"400\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Terrace-Sectional-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Terrace-Sectional-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Terrace-Sectional-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Terrace-Sectional.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Terrace-Sectional-Set\/p\/61123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Berlin Gardens Classic Terrace Sectional<\/a> is built to entertain a crowd.<\/h5>\n<p>Includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 corner section<\/li>\n<li>1 right arm loveseat<\/li>\n<li>1 left arm loveseat<\/li>\n<li>Option to add right and left arm sofas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Total length measures 163.25\u201d, depth 38\u201d and height 34\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Classic-Terrace-Club-Chair-Set\/p\/49449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Poly-Terrace-Club-Chair-Set-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Berlin Gardens Classic Poly Terrace Club Chair Set\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Poly-Terrace-Club-Chair-Set-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Poly-Terrace-Club-Chair-Set-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Poly-Terrace-Club-Chair-Set.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Classic-Terrace-Club-Chair-Set\/p\/49449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Berlin Gardens Classic Poly Terrace Club Chair Set<\/a> provides a smaller set up.<\/h5>\n<p>Includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 Berlin Gardens Terrace Club Chairs, each having a total width measuring 30\u201d, total depth 29 \u00be\u201d and total height 34 \u00bc\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Seat and Back Cushions<\/li>\n<li>1 Berlin Gardens Terrace End Table measuring 22 \u00bd\u201d wide, 23 5\/8\u201d deep and 20 1\/8\u201d high<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For Dining:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Amish-Poly-Furniture-Pub-Table-Set-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Poly Furniture Pub Table Set\" width=\"400\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Amish-Poly-Furniture-Pub-Table-Set-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Amish-Poly-Furniture-Pub-Table-Set-768x708.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Amish-Poly-Furniture-Pub-Table-Set.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Amish Poly Furniture Pub Table Set can host dining for two.<\/h5>\n<p>Includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 half round pub table measuring 38\u201d high, 22\u201d deep and 46\u201d wide<\/li>\n<li>2 balcony bar chairs each measuring 53\u201d high, 30\u201d wide and 25\u201d deep overall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For Hanging Poolside:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/LuxCraft-Poly-Chaise-Lounge-Chair\/p\/49483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6979\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LuxCraft-Poly-Lounge-Chair-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"LuxCraft Poly Lounge Chair\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LuxCraft-Poly-Lounge-Chair-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LuxCraft-Poly-Lounge-Chair-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LuxCraft-Poly-Lounge-Chair.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/LuxCraft-Poly-Chaise-Lounge-Chair\/p\/49483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The LuxCraft Poly Lounge Chair<\/a><\/h5>\n<p>Measures 80\u201d long, 34\u201d wide and 44\u201d high<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3. Consider the comfort factor.<\/h2>\n<p>What outdoor furniture looks good but will also be comfortable?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-LuxCraft-Poly-Royal-Adirondack-Chair\/p\/57253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LuxCraft-Royal-Poly-Adirondack-Chair-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"LuxCraft Royal Poly Adirondack Chair\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LuxCraft-Royal-Poly-Adirondack-Chair-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LuxCraft-Royal-Poly-Adirondack-Chair-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LuxCraft-Royal-Poly-Adirondack-Chair-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LuxCraft-Royal-Poly-Adirondack-Chair.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-LuxCraft-Poly-Royal-Adirondack-Chair\/p\/57253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LuxCraft Royal Poly Adirondack Chairs<\/a> give you the royal treatment and provide stunning style.<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/mountains-many-homes-history-adirondack-chair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chairs<\/a> measure 31\u201d deep, 32\u201d wide and 44 \u00bd\u201d high<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Cedar-Adirondack-Chair\/p\/46072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Amish-Cedar-Wood-Traditional-Adirondack-Chair-267x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Cedar Wood Traditional Adirondack Chair\" width=\"400\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Amish-Cedar-Wood-Traditional-Adirondack-Chair-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Amish-Cedar-Wood-Traditional-Adirondack-Chair-768x863.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Amish-Cedar-Wood-Traditional-Adirondack-Chair-911x1024.jpg 911w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Amish-Cedar-Wood-Traditional-Adirondack-Chair.jpg 1244w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Cedar-Adirondack-Chair\/p\/46072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amish Cedar Wood Traditional Adirondack Chair<\/a> offers the same comfort in cedar wood.<\/h5>\n<p>Measures 36\u201d wide, 30\u201d deep and 38 \u00bd\u201d high<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Made-Pine-Wood-Traditional-English-Swing-Bed\/p\/31361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Amish-Pine-Wood-Traditional-English-Swing-Bed-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Pine Wood Traditional English Swing Bed\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Amish-Pine-Wood-Traditional-English-Swing-Bed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Amish-Pine-Wood-Traditional-English-Swing-Bed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Amish-Pine-Wood-Traditional-English-Swing-Bed.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Find cozy comfort and style with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Made-Pine-Wood-Traditional-English-Swing-Bed\/p\/31361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pine Wood Traditional English Swing Bed.<\/a><\/h5>\n<p>The Amish Pine Wood Traditional English Swing Bed comes in a 4\u2019, 5\u2019 or 6\u2019 length to best fit your space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Poly-Casual-Back-Porch-Swing\/p\/13502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-4-Casual-Back-Poly-Porch-Swing-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Berlin Gardens 4' Casual-Back Poly Porch Swing\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-4-Casual-Back-Poly-Porch-Swing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-4-Casual-Back-Poly-Porch-Swing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-4-Casual-Back-Poly-Porch-Swing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Berlin-Gardens-4-Casual-Back-Poly-Porch-Swing.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Or grab a swing in poly with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Poly-Casual-Back-Porch-Swing\/p\/13502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Berlin Gardens 4&#8242; Casual-Back Poly Porch Swing.<\/a><\/h5>\n<p>Measures 51\u201d long, 28\u201d high and 30\u201d deep<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4. Go for easy maintenance.<\/h2>\n<p>You want to spend the least amount of time maintaining your outdoor furniture and the most time enjoying it. You can\u2019t go wrong with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/video\/video\/all-about-poly-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outdoor poly furniture<\/a> that can withstand outdoor elements and won\u2019t rot, splinter or crack. An occasional wash with soap and water is all poly needs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Poly_Table_Glider-300x113.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Outdoor 60&quot; Round Poly Table with Berlin Gardens Comfo Double Back Glider\" width=\"400\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Poly_Table_Glider-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Poly_Table_Glider-768x289.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Poly_Table_Glider.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Leisure-Lawns-Outdoor-60-Inch-Round-Poly-Table\/p\/61247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amish Outdoor 60\u201d Round Poly Table<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Made-Poly-Comfo-Back-Double-Glider\/p\/3480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Berlin Gardens Comfo-Back Double Glider<\/a> are easy to maintain.<\/h5>\n<p>Wooden outdoor furniture made of cedar resists decay and repels insects with its fresh cedar scent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cedar_Bistro_Rocker-300x113.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Cedar Wood Bistro Bar Set and Amish Cedar Adirondack Rocker\" width=\"400\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cedar_Bistro_Rocker-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cedar_Bistro_Rocker-768x289.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cedar_Bistro_Rocker.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Cedar-Outdoor-Bistro-Table-Set\/p\/46103\">Amish Cedar Wood Bistro Bar Set<\/a> and the Amish Cedar Adirondack Rocker are ready for a spot outside.<\/h5>\n<h2>Step 5. Invest in quality to save money and receive better performing furniture.<\/h2>\n<p>Investing in quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Outdoor-Dining-Furniture\/cat\/752\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outdoor furniture<\/a> will have you enjoying your furniture longer and will save money in the long run.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Picnic_Octagon-300x91.jpg\" alt=\"Poly Picnic Parkside Table and Amish Cedar Wood Octagon Picnic Table\" width=\"400\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Picnic_Octagon-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Picnic_Octagon-768x232.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Picnic_Octagon.jpg 997w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Poly-Picnic-Parkside-Table\/p\/45720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Poly Picnic Parkside Table<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Cedar-Octagon-Picnic-Table\/p\/46096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amish Cedar Wood Octagon Picnic Table<\/a> are options that will last.<\/h5>\n<p>Have fun setting up your outdoor areas with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/video\/video\/dutchcrafters-poly-furniture-finds-a-home-at-ambs-seminary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amish outdoor furniture<\/a> providing the perfect fit.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"related-post slider\">\r\n        <div class=\"headline\">Related Posts<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"post-list owl-carousel\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n        What Language do the Amish Speak?  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"What language do the Amish speak?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch.jpg 2240w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. 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