When you’re finding the right spot to install your kids’ new swing set, it’s easy to be blinded by simple convenience. Creating a playspace for your kids isn’t a simple task however, because there are a lot of safety concerns that parents need to be conscious of before they get started. Children aren’t safety conscious, and when they’re playing...
Summer break is a hotly anticipated time of year for all kids, whether they’re still in kindergarten or already in school. Unfortunately, kids often end up using their months of freedom counterproductively. Laying on the couch with a cell phone, playing video games, or watching TV is easy and provides instant gratification in a way that’s very enticing and...
Getting a new swing set might seem like a straightforward task, until you start shopping for the right option for your kids. Different kinds of swings don’t just come in various price ranges, there are aesthetic and maintenance factors to consider, and how much fun it’ll be to play on for your kids. After all, what’s the point of...
Homeowners are mostly aware of the damage that winter weather can cause to their outdoor equipment. Water seeping into wood freezes, cracking it, and quickly weathering decks, swing sets, sheds, and other wooden structures. When it thaws, the wood is damaged, and becomes an easy target for mold and insects. While summertime won’t wear your equipment nearly as dramatically,...
Playing outside is an important way for kids to get exercise, socialize with friends and family, and to mentally recover from the stresses of everyday life. Active movement, sunlight, and games help kids to develop their motor skills, to relieve stress, and to improve their overall wellness. What many parents don’t consider, is that those are all reasons that...