What we love most about summer is when that golden hour light lingers long past dinnertime and your porch becomes your own personal oasis. Or at least it would be if it were properly decorated. Turns ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a DIY porch swing frame for comfortable and relaxing outdoor seating.

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Find your spot on the limb, at least three feet from the trunk, but not so far that it sags under your weight. Prepare your rope with an eye splice* to make a loop in one end. Toss the eye splice over ...

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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.