Abstract: A garden marker comprising a nameplate having a connecting portion with a tapered opening into which a stake may be inserted. The stake has fins adjacent the connection to the nameplate to make a secure and non-spinning connection. The stake has several bends which, when inserted into the earth, prevents the garden marker from spinning with wind.

Abstract: A hanger assembly adapted and/or configured for use in hanging, supporting, and/or securing building components, such as ducts, pipes, and the like, between structural members, such as joists, studs, rafters, or the like, and methods of making and/or using the hanger assembly. In some embodiments, the hanger assembly includes one or more threaded fastening members that are each pre-disposed and/or captured within the structure of the hanger assembly prior to use. One or more captivating mechanisms and/or structures can be provided to selectively couple one or more of the fastening members within an opening in the assembly such that the fastening member is held in place within the opening prior to use.