Blog: Swing Set Basics

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DIY Swing Sets: The Essential Piece of Hardware

If you’ve ever Googled DIY swing sets, you know there are an endless number of plans and designs to consider. Additionally, there are...

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Play Slides: 5 Things to Know

For most children, the slide is the most exciting part of the swing set. Even for adults, zipping down the...

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Six Ways to Modify a Backyard Playset for Older Kids

When it comes to providing outdoor fun for the little ones in the family, there’s nothing better than a backyard...

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9 Tips for Assembling a Wood Playset

Building a wood playset for the kids should be nothing short of a memorable experience that involves the whole family. But...

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A Parent’s Perspective: Backyard Swing Set Benefits

Here at Eastern Jungle Gym, we firmly believe that having a backyard swing set fosters increased physical fitness, problem-solving abilities...

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The Childhood Benefits of a Backyard Playground

For many children, a backyard playground or swing set is a dream come true. An outdoor playset gives them the...

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Essential Activities All the Best Swing Sets Have

As a mother, father or grandparent shopping for an outdoor playset for your little ones, there are many important safety considerations and...

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Building a Wooden Playset with the Whole Family

When was the last time you and the kids bonded over a family project? Enjoying laughs, working through challenges and...

How to Stain or Seal a Swing Set

Is your wooden swing set a few years old? If it is, and you have never stained or sealed it,...