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How To · 5 min How Do You Winterize a Wooden Swing Set? Half an hour of fall care keeps a wooden swing set safe and ready for spring. Here's a seven-step checklist, what to bring inside, and how to handle... Baby & Toddler · 6 min Is a Toddler Swing Set Worth It for Your Family? Some toddler swing sets get used every day, and some sit untouched after one summer. Here’s how to choose between an indoor baby swing, a foldable swing and... Activities · 4 min What Gross Motor Skills Should a 3, 4 and 5 Year Old Have? Between three and five, kids start moving like little athletes. Here's what gross motor skills usually look like at each age, how to support them, and when to... Buying Guides · 4 min What Makes a Swing Set "Modern"? Clean lines, a real roof, natural or white finishes and fewer plastic add-ons. Here's what makes a swing set look modern, and how to give an older set... Buying Guides · 3 min Sandbox Excavators for Kids: How to Build a Backyard Construction Zone Site, sand, digger, rules: how to set up a backyard construction zone with a ride-on sandbox excavator, how much sand you need, and a sand table option for... Buying Guides · 4 min What Backyard Play Equipment Do Kids 6 to 10 Actually Use? School-age kids still want to play outside, just not on equipment built for toddlers. Here's what 6 to 10 year olds actually use, what to check before you... Assembly · 6 min How Do You Restore a Wooden Swing Set? A gray, splintery wooden swing set can often be saved in a weekend. Here’s how to tell whether yours should be restored or replaced, a step by step... Baby & Toddler · 4 min What Is a Good Outdoor Playset for a 3-Year-Old? At 3, kids want to keep up with the big kids, but their reach and grip are still catching up. Here’s what a 3 year old can handle... Buying Guides · 4 min Backyard Playground Ideas: How to Plan a Play Yard Kids Use Every Day Climb, swing, splash, pretend and run: how to plan a backyard playground in five zones, three sample plans by family stage, and the planning rules that keep a... Buying Guides · 5 min Can an Indoor Climber Go Outside? What to Know About Indoor/Outdoor Play Equipment Most indoor climbers aren't built for rain and sun, but some are made to live both places. Here's how to tell the difference, and how to move a... Activities · 5 min What Is a Sensory Table, and What Do You Put in It? A sensory table gives kids one spot to dig, pour and scoop. What it is, what to put in it each season, which fillers suit which ages, and... Buying Guides · 4 min How to Spot a Quality Outdoor Playset: A 12-Point Inspection Checklist Two playsets can look the same in photos and be very different in quality. This 12-point checklist shows what to inspect before you buy an outdoor playset, from...
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