Reweaving porch chairs

They'd held up for over 13 years. I never took them in through rain, snow, cold or heat. So, I was determined to give them new life or a face-lift.  I got the idea from Zest It Up.

I bought plastic cording from Dollar Tree.

I began perhaps 2 years ago and never finished. I used clothes pins to keep the weave tight. Those clothes pins also weathered nicely and were still useable.

YES, I KNOW the weaves are going in an opposite direction. After two years you learn what's easier. 
                                         Besides,
I plan to place cushions in the seats when they're in use. 
I'm pleased with the outcome. A project that cost about $10 and a box of matches.
That's it ***

Yes, You Can Pop Popcorn in the Microwave

But,

                           You must be careful.

There's always an internet post on "hacks." 

Hacks= Shortcuts/alternate ways to doing various things. 

• Some work. Growing basil from clippings.
• Some make you go Hmmm? Put hot glue dots underneath socks to make them non slip

• Others are  ridiculous. Maxi pad bed slippers.

 You'll need some regular popcorn, a measuring cup and a brown, flat bottomed paper bag.

 I measured about 1/4 cup of popcorn and poured it inside the bag. 

I folded the bag over a couple of times but, have since revised that.
I now fold the bag over enough times so that it will rotate freely inside the microwave. I also tape down the opening.  

 I set my timer for 2 1/2 minutes. Make sure the bag isn't touching any of the sides of the microwave and that it doesn't get stuck at any time. Otherwise, YOUR POPCORN WILL BURN. 
I've  had that happen during my experimentation. That leftover, burned smell isn't pleasant. Febreeze doesn't help.

Here you can see the bag puffed out with the popped corn. 

 What's popcorn without butter or some type of seasoning?  Without any seasoning you might as well be eating Styrofoam. But, if you're into the air popped popcorn, it's perfect.

This made about 2 cups.