a few months back I purchased a tempurpedic Mattress. I had been wanting one for years, but finally bought a house and got the bed to go with it. Sadly, it didn't help me sleep without pain. This is when I found hammock forums and started thinking about a new option.
six or so weeks ago I bought a Brazillian hammock and two weeks ago the bed went back to the company. Yesterday, my first Mayan hammock arrived and I am officially done with beds.
So, the advice I need.
#1
I currently have eye bolts in my basement ceiling and in the studs in my bedroom. I noticed a bit of play if the hammock swings with someone in it. I have considered using pad eyes in the ceiling, but the room is only 17' long, or using them on the walls. My concern for the walls would be making sure the screws would be strong enough, if any type of bracing would be needed or if there are better options. If using pad eyes on ceilings or walls, does anyone know how much weight studs or joists can normally handle?
#2
I would like to get my mother a hammock, but she would need it to be in a stand or near a wall to use a grab bar to help her up and out. I know there are DIY options out there, and have done searches here, but only met with some success. I saw one built with 2x4's, and was wondering if there was a design that utilizes 4x4's, or are there other options that are easy for someone to build at home? I looked at the Vario, though I wasn't sure if it would be as strong as a DIY wood one.
#3
For my mother, is there a way to hang your hammock so that it would be easier for watching television? It would be great if there was a hammock where the sides were stronger and had reinforced eyes so you could attach one side to looped ropes in order to pull the back up and make a couch. Is there anything like that out there, or am I looking at actually making my own hammock in order for this to happen?
#4
Finally, I am single. Any other single guys out there have a way to convince single women you aren't crazy? Being the guy that sleeps in a hammock and jogs wearing Vibram five finger shoes, or no shoes at all, doesn't always inspire the utmost confidence in my sanity.
thanks a bunch.
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