Building A Grown-up Sized Wooden Swing Set

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We are a DIY family trying to build a better life. We like to share projects and regular life updates. Our goals are to create a happy home, live healthy, develop our life skills, and see where our life leads us.

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[carole]

This world needs more dads of your caliber. ❤😊❤

[lesliehouse]

Its nice to see a dad that takes the time to find out what their kids like. It’s also nice to see them play outside instead of sitting like a zombie in front of the tube! Nice swing, I still love to swing and I am 65. Good Job

[debbiealtman]

That is a nice swing set you built Doug. I’m sure the kids will get plenty of use out of it.
Great job as always

[BobbieJeanM]

My first thought when you lifted the top beam was “Use the excavator”! When you decided to use it to lift the swing set, I breathed a sigh of relief! It’s a great addition to the property and there will be hours and hours of fun on it. I remember swinging as high as I dared to go and when the swing set “hopped”, I didn’t go any higher. I also didn’t jump off when it was going that high, but did when it was some lower. 71 and I still like to swing but much, much slower and more gently. You all have the best ideas for projects in and around your house! 💕👍👌👏💕

[eviefieseler]

This takes me back 70 years, guys!! When I was about 8, my father built a swing in the yard for me!! He used heavy 3" (or so...?) iron (steel??) pipe in a U shape configuration, with the two long, very tall legs buried deep in cement and a very wide crosspiece up top. It had one rope swing with a thick oak seat. I was an only child, a thinker, and I spent hours out there on my swing! In the Upstate New York winters, the swing came down, and you can imagine the joyous day when it went back up in late spring.

Belle and family, I wish you many peaceful, thought filled hours on your swings and your acrobatic bar! Time spent out here will always be time well spent. :)

[shadedflower]

Oh my gosh! This is the cat's meow! I'm 65 and I still swing ... and you guys will, too, long into your golden years! Well, maybe not Doug! LOL So, it takes me back to my childhood and those gloriously, simple, days of feeling so free while swinging and singing away ... and back to the word underduck!!! Might be a PA word, but that's what we called it as kids. Have many, many fun hours (days ... years ... ) of laughter and memory-making! Love and blessings to you all!

[johanlaurasia]

I've been watching your channel for like 5 years, now, and tbh, it's refreshing to see something simple and wholesome, fun for the entire family, because otherwise, I'm watching the news and all the craziness going on in the world today and it's so depressing. Thanks for a video that lets me escape the craziness if for just a handful of minutes to share some sanity and get to enjoy this project with you. Thanks very much. Also... Maverick is at that age that by the end of the summer he'll likely be tall enough to mount the swing without help. In any case, I agree not to lower it as he'll grown into it very quickly.

[jenifergorman]

Best dad ever!!! Your children are living the best childhood kid could have. Bravo Mom and Dad! I think that thing will last way longer than you think based on who made it.

[ILGuy]

To minimize sun damage, you could buy a piece of shade cloth to hang above the swing set. It would also keep the children from getting sunburned while swinging in the summer.

[Aiko--]

This will give you lots of joy. What a fun addition to your home. In no time Maverick will be able to hop up onto that swing and get it going by pumping his legs so he doesn't need a push.

[sharonrobledo]

It’s great that no matter what project you’re on, you share tips and tricks. Well it doesn’t go unnoticed. 😜 thanks

[victoriaboerschinger]

We wish we had a swing set like that. We are so glad you can all enjoy it together.

[mariajhanley]

Mack from Midwest Magic sent me. Looking forward to getting up to speed with your projects.

[lainyfromrainypnw]

This is awesome! You are the greatest, Doug! You might have a problem, though…I don’t think Belle is going to want to get off of ‘em! Maverick will figure it out…it’s not just moving your legs…it’s the whole body movement. I really enjoyed watching you put this together. You made it look so easy! I’m sure you’ll get years of enjoyment out of it!❤

[SisterWomen]

Youtubes best parents. You two have the happiest children.

[jackie]

No one is to old to swing on a swing great idea👍

[RobertJLessard]

Heartwarming family fun build. Maybe people would be happier if they all had big swing sets in their backyard. 👍

[debbypetty]

Who knew that Doug was a gymnast as well as an epic house renovator ☺️ The swing is fantastic. The kids will remember these kinds of moments for the rest of their life. So much fun!!

[rnggall]

Well you sure made Belle's day! Every parents wish to make their child happy!

[lynnew]

That’s a really nice treat for the kids. Swinging is a great de-stressor - very soothing.
Your little projects are as good as your big ones. 👏👏❤