Considering safety when planning and constructing new backyard playground equipment is crucial, but just as important is considering safety while the kids are engaged in active play on that well-designed and well-constructed equipment.  Kids just...

Once you have planned the safest location for your new backyard swing set equipment and have selected the most suitable protective surface material for underneath and around the equipment, you are ready to construct.  Of course, safety...

When it comes to safety, one of the most neglected features of backyard swing sets and playgrounds is the ground itself.  While something like 80% of public playgrounds have some type of shock-absorbing protective surfacing under playground equipment,...

It’s not too early to start thinking about providing your kids with a Springtime surprise — a backyard swing set or playground.  In fact, it’s best to start early because there are a number of considerations to take into account when planning for a...

I have hardly stepped outside all winter except for an occassional walk with my beagle and sheetzu because it is FREEZING here. I miss sitting on my cozy back porch while the morning sun warms my face. I tell myself it will be worth the long winter...