Special Offers

We are very pleased to announce that we’ve brought in another Amish family vendor to provide our customers with high-quality play sets for the kiddos. Eagle Plays Sets is owned by the same family who makes our pergolas, pavilions, gazebos and cabanas so we are super excited to begin to also offer this line of play sets.

These play sets are all hand-crafted using the highest standards in nearby Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The materials are all primarily sourced from the United States, environmentally friendly and come in a variety of shapes, styles and sizes to fit your backyard and your child’s imagination.

Like many of the products offered at J&L Amish Depot, the Eagle Play Sets come in both natural wood and another material. Here it is vinyl and PVC. These materials are made from a recycled material, are sustainable, are long-lasting, don’t require painting, sanding or maintenance and can be recycled when they are no longer needed.

The wood used in Eagle Play Sets are environmentally-friendly as they are harvested stateside by companies with aggressive environmental programs. All treated wood is free of preservatives and has a natural, long-lasting resistance to termites and fungal decay. It can be painted or stained and components can easily be sanded or replaced if damaged.

All Eagle products are guaranteed for ten years against defects in the manufacturer’s workmanship or materials. Treated wood carries a limited lifetime warranty against decay and termite infestation. Vinyl and PVC parts carry a limited lifetime warranty against fading and discoloration.

Hello Friends,

I wanted to start this edition of “Jake’s Corner” by thanking you all again for your understanding and patience over the past few months.

In our last email, I mentioned the delays that we and other outdoor structure retailers were facing as a result of a slowdown in supply and an increase in demand related to the ongoing pandemic. Wait times on custom orders have started to come down and we are beginning to restock our lot with new sheds, garages and decorative outdoor structures.

I am happy to report that plans for expanding our outdoor lot are underway which should include the addition of some larger display model structures that were previously too big to showcase. There is still a lot of planning and building to be done, but we hope that the expansion will be completed by spring 2021.

Tips and Tricks

Jake’s Corner is traditionally about practical advice to help you out around your home. In the spirit of the “Fall For Your Home” campaign that we introduced above I wanted to pass on a few ideas on how to freshen up your living space.

Move Things Around
Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective, rearranging your furniture is a great way to get a new take on a stale space. Sometimes replacing just one old or bulky furniture item can free up the space and create opportunities for a new layout.

Lighten Up
Adding some new lighting elements can really change your outlook on a particular room. Changing a lighting fixture or ceiling fan is surprisingly easy to do, just be sure to be safe and remember to turn off the power at the breaker when working with electrical wires. Mirrors can also play a role here, adding more natural light to a space and making a room seem more open and inviting.

The Wonderful World of Wallpaper
Did you know that there have been advances in wallpaper? New wallpaper is incredible compared to the old stuff. You just peel and stick and it is easily removable. There are tons of great patterns and styles for creating a pop of color on an accent wall or transforming a room without painting or damaging the room. Have some old wallpaper that you don’t want to go through all of the trouble to remove? Consider covering it up as a quick solution to an old nagging problem.

A Can of Paint Goes A Long Way
Feeling adventurous? Painting is one of the quickest and easiest ways to transform a room in your home. While some would rather call in the professionals, a small room can be tackled with ease for those with some time for a do-it-yourself project. If this is your first time, be sure to cover the floor and furniture with drop cloths or painters plastic before you start and use painters tape to keep drips off of the molding and edges of the ceiling.

Handles, Candles and Window Dressings
Last but not least, a few quick touch ups and additions that can go a long way. In your kitchen, consider swapping out drawer and cabinet pulls and handles to create a fresh feel in an hour or two. Adding candles and other accessories can help you update your home for the season; plus candles smell nice, did someone say pumpkin spice? Finally, consider adding some new blinds, curtains or shades to get a new look in next to no time.

Sincerely,

Jake King
Owner – J&L Amish Depot

The past few months have been unprecedented to say the least. We are all facing new challenges and have made significant adjustments to our daily lives. Many of you have been spending more time at home than ever and have been investing effort in improving your outdoor living spaces. We feel truly blessed that many of you have made the decision to turn to J&L for your furniture and outdoor structure needs at this time.

We want to thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support of our small family business and additionally for your patience with us as we have adapted to the changing circumstances in recent times.

As the weather has turned warmer we have seen a significant increase in demand for outdoor furniture, sheds and decorative structures as our customers have embarked on missions of home improvement. This trend is not limited to our area, as our network of suppliers are all struggling to keep up with incoming orders.

We rely on a number of Amish family businesses and craftsmen to build and install all of our fine Amish-made products. Over 25 years ago my wife and I started this business on a foundation of commitment to customer satisfaction that has sustained us through the years with the continued support of repeat customers and personal referrals.

It troubles me deeply to know that there have been some times over the past few months where we simply could not keep up with the pace of business or provide the level of personal attention that all of our customers deserve. I want to take this opportunity to apologize to any of you out there who have had to wait longer than usual for a delivery, a phone call, an email reply or to have your question answered on our lot. I want to personally thank you again for your understanding at this time and your continued support over the years.

We’ve been making some adjustments over the past few weeks including calling in some additional hands to get deliveries out the door as soon as they come in and we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel as we get everything back up to full speed. I am excited to share that we are also working to expand the size of our outdoor lot to increase our ability to showcase more of our available items and increase our in-store stock. We will have more news on that coming your way as things develop.

Let me say again, that we are grateful for and honored by your decision to continually consider our business for your needs and for sharing your experience with our products with your friends and neighbors. Our customers are truly the backbone of our business and I hope that we can continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards and deliver the level of quality and service that you have come to expect from J&L Amish Depot.

Sincerely,

Jake King
Owner

In light of the constantly changing stream of information and events surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, I wanted to update you all personally on our status at J&L Amish Depot. The store is currently open during our normal business hours and will continue to operate as such for the time being.

As a home improvement store which has been designated an essential service, we are choosing to remain open as a service to all of our customers. Many of the people who visit our location during this time of year come to browse our large outdoor display lot to view our inventory of outdoor furniture and structures. We feel that this activity is safe and ask customers to take additional steps to maintain a safe six-foot distance from other customers. Additionally, we are providing hand sanitizer to our guests and regularly sanitizing frequently touched surfaces.

In the interest of safety, we are limiting customers coming into the store to a maximum of 10 customers at any given time. We ask again that customers practice proper social distancing inside of the store and take advantage of available hand sanitizer or soap and water in the restrooms. It is our duty to prevent the further spread of this virus while continuing to be of service to our local community.

I’d like to ask anyone who is feeling sick or may have come in contact with anyone who has been infected to please stay home. Our website provides detailed information about our available products and we are happy to take any questions that you might have over the phone.

Finally, I know that at this time a lot of people are feeling cooped up and stressed out. I’ve always been told that stress is bad for your immune system, so I encourage you to stay comfortable and take it easy and we will all get through this together.

From our family to yours I’d like to thank you for your continued support and wish you and your health and happiness.

Sincerely,

Jake King
Owner J&L Amish Depot