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Swing Sets

Can You Burn Swing Set Wood? The (Nasty) Truth

by Steve Mann
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It can actually be quite a wrench saying goodbye to that swing set that has kept your child entertained as they grow up. No longer will you hear the whooping and hollering of them having fun in your backyard, instead they could be heading out with friends or even going …

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Can A Swing Set Be Too Tall? (Discussed)

by Steve Mann
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If you have been looking at buying a swing set, you might have noticed that the swing beams are usually a standard height from the floor. Is there a reason for this?  Are you thinking about building your own, and wondering if a swing set can be too tall? Then …

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Where Should You Put A Swing Set In Your Yard? 11 (Key) Considerations

by Steve Mann
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You think choosing a swing set is the hard part? You wait until you have to decide where to put it in your yard (not to mention trying to build it!). I say this half in jest, because often if your yard isn’t that big you might be limited to …

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Are Swing Sets Worth It? 6 Key Things To Consider…

by Steve Mann
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I am sure we all remember being kids. For some of us it is a more distant memory than others, but those memories we do hold will usually be of long summer days of freedom and fun with friends. One way you could possibly help your child create lifelong memories …

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Can You Put A Swing Set On Grass? (Or Is It Really Too Dangerous?)

by Steve Mann
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A swing set will provide your children with hour upon hour of fun. And when you get it, they will usually just want it up and running as soon as possible! The quickest way to do this is to erect it straight on your lawn. But can you put a …

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Can A Swing Set Be Moved? (Or Is It A Recipe For Disaster…)

by Steve Mann
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Disclaimer: I have put together one swing set from scratch, and that was a few years ago when I was helping a friend. It caused a lot of arguments! Moving itself is stressful, combine that with trying to shift a swing set and anxiety levels might go through the roof. …

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How Do You Stop A Swing Set From Moving? A (Complete) Checklist

by Steve Mann
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Few things are more enjoyable than seeing your kids out in the summer having fun on a swing set. Unless you notice that the swing set is rocking from side to side. Then things become more concerning… The good news is, it can usually be resolved quickly. So today we …

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Hi, my name is Steve and I am the founder and editor of Suave Yards.

Once upon a time I was a complete gardening newbie, but over the last few years I have learnt a lot about yard care – all stemming from taking over a mess of a garden when I started at university!

My team and I have put together a comprehensive series of reviews and guides to help you create the perfect garden.

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