Sometimes the simplest things can bring the greatest summertime pleasures. Outdoor fun doesn’t have to include expensive, custom-built play sets; you can create instant outdoor entertainment by ...

If you’re looking to get your kids outside more often, you might want to think about installing a tree swing in your yard. It may look complicated, but it’s easy to learn how to build one yourself.

It must be almost 40 years old. Used at first by our three kids, in the past 10 years, the tire swing has become the main attraction for our grandchildren, now five of them, when they come to visit. A ...