Steve Mann 
Hanging a hammock isn’t always straightforward for everyone, particularly if you don’t have trees in your yard! If that is the case you have to look for an alternative. And the most obvious choice is a fence post. So can you hang a hammock from a fence post? Let’s take …
Whether you are experienced at hammocking or a relative novice, finding a good spot to put up your hammock can sometimes be an issue. And often the biggest problem is whether the trees you have earmarked are big enough for your hammock. After all, you don’t want to be woken …
If you are environmentally conscious and enjoy camping you might have a question or two. And one that might spring to mind is, do hammocks damage trees? Because the last thing you want to do is hurt these majestic plants that do an important job for the eco-system and have …
In most major towns and cities, rain is going to make an appearance at one point or another. And if you have a hammock set up for the summer, you might wonder if it really is worth taking it down during those warmer months. I mean can hammocks stay outside? …
If your kids have spent hour after hour playing on your trampoline in the summer you might notice them coming in covered in stains from it. These black stains are a common problem among long-time trampoline owners. Or maybe the trampoline stains you are having a problem with are on …
A trampoline can be a fairly sizeable investment, so when you buy one you will want to take as good care of it as possible. The thing about having a trampoline out in your yard is the fact there are potential threats to it everywhere and every day! Some you …
If you have ever tried to install a trampoline on a slope, you will know just how difficult it can be. Trampolines need to be on flat ground for safety reasons. So any kind of undulating surface presents a problem. Surely a way around that would be for trampolines to …
Asking how heavy a trampoline is is a bit like asking how long a piece of string is. The weight of a trampoline will be influenced by a huge number of factors, most notably its size, its shape and the quality of its build. Nevertheless you might want a rough …
Trampolines have tonnes of springs, so if your trampoline is missing one it isn’t a problem right? I mean surely you can jump on a trampoline with a missing spring? That is what we are here to look at today. So let’s get down to business… Can You Jump On …
These days it seems like almost any change we make to our home requires some kind of approval from someone. Where do trampolines fit into this? Do you need planning permission for a trampoline? The actual answer itself is quite straightforward, but, as ever, there are a few other things …