Building A Grown-up Sized Wooden Swing Set
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Not sponsored. Just a fun, DIY family build video. Product links can be found below.
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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This world needs more dads of your caliber. ❤😊❤
Amen 🙏
I agree ❤
True statement
Absolutely fabulous! Swinging is so relaxing yet exhilarating.
I agree !!! They think of their children's best interests. They both give them a great childhood. Many blessings to them.
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
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
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! 💕👍👌👏💕
Oh wow, thank you for taking my mind on the journey of your younger days. What a beautiful trip.❤❤❤
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. :)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s great that no matter what project you’re on, you share tips and tricks. Well it doesn’t go unnoticed. 😜 thanks
We wish we had a swing set like that. We are so glad you can all enjoy it together.
Mack from Midwest Magic sent me. Looking forward to getting up to speed with your projects.
You should go way back and view the remodels they have done, they are awesome!
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!❤
UA-cams best parents. You two have the happiest children.
No one is to old to swing on a swing great idea👍
Heartwarming family fun build. Maybe people would be happier if they all had big swing sets in their backyard. 👍
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!!
Well you sure made Belle's day! Every parents wish to make their child happy!
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. 👏👏❤
Belle is in her happy place. Way to go mom and dad.
Awesome! You aren't swinging until the pole comes out of the ground! LOL Those were the days.
Love to see the whole fam enjoying life!! ❤
I wish for all children to have loving parents like you and your wife. ❤
What a fabulous swing. I’m 78 and I’d love to have this in my yard. Have fun ‼️😁❤️
Awww, it’s so nice of you to do that for the little ones
Even grandmas love to swing.🥰
You all are such wonderful parents!!! So thoughtful of you to build the swing for Belle & Maverick too. He will catch on soon. Oh, & also for you too😂😂😂. I loved the video as I always do. You all are such a sweet family. See you next time.
Such good Parents. These are things your kids will remember and cherish.
Dang Doug... didn't know you were such a trapeze man. You just made some happy children.
That is a wonderful memory you provided for your family. Thanks for sharing Doud.
Doug not Doud
I'm a senior citizen & I would still swing if I had one. Great job on your swing!
The best.. a big grown up swing set.. build one. Yeah. Make it so everyone can swing.. yeah dad!!! Your the best!!! I bought a chair swing and the bugs got bad so many times. So I bought a hola hoop, tied rope to hang over the chair and used safety pins and pined material around it. Made a roof of material. I could swing and the bugs left me alone. I used see through material or cheep lace. I made 4 and it looked so cool hanging from the trees.
Very clever :)
Great idea!
Belle, what a great idea! It looks beautiful in that setting. Mavrick, you will get used to it, keep working at it and soon you will succeed. Well good for you finding pennies and rustic iron.
The seat is a little high for Maverick, but if he reaches up, grabs the rope and pulls himself up into the seat, soon his arms will be as strong as Dad’s. What an amazing family. I love every one of your videos. Even the ones you might think are boring.
My step dad built us seasaws a swingset and a baseball practice area. These are such vital projects. Your kids can have fun, relax and exercise. Which is something our current generation lacks in a big big way. This is an awesome job you guys did and honestly I am deeply impressed by the durability of the hardware. Things are so cheap and flimsy anymore. This thing will outlive your family for sure.
I think this is the cutest video. You both do so much to show the love in your family. The whole world could use more swings! Thanks!
Your children are blessed having a dad that can build ! Looks like fun 😊
Dad and daughter team work makes the dream work!
Damn Doug - didn't know you had it in you - secret trampeze artist! Very impressive. The swing set is pretty cool, looks good and industrial strength.
Years of fun and establishing memories. Nicely done!
Very nice, Much better than the pre-made ones. I bought one for my grandkids home so they could swing and slide. I looked at several, decided on one that had good reviews, in a middle price range (not cheap). It was advertised as heavy duty. We followed directions, made sure everything was tight and level and legs were in the recommended position for stability. First day they used it the top bar developed a very noticeable sag in the middle, which got worse with time. The seats and glider swing were supposed to be UV resistant resin or plastic, but started failing within months. Total waste of money. You definitely made the right decision to build your own. Hope you all get years of enjoyment from it.
This makes me so happy, I can't stop smiling! I've loved swinging from the time I was about Mavericks age. I couldn't pass by a playground without first checking out the swings and to this day I still do, however, like Ashley I can't enjoy a comfortable swing with the flexible rubber seat as it squeezes against my arthritic hips. :( The odd time we'll come upon a park with flat wooden seats that I can enjoy but that is a rare occurrence these days.So happy for all the fun and quiet times to come!
THE SWING
by Robert Louis Stevenson
How do you like to go up in a swing,
Up in the air so blue?
Oh, I so think it is the pleasantest thing
Ever a child can do!
Up in the air and over the wall,
Till I can see so wide,
Rivers and trees and cattle and all
Over the countryside---
Till I look down on the garden green,
Down on the roof so brown---
Up in the air I go flying again,
Up in the air and down!
Enjoy!
Thank you for the reminder of that sweet poem from my childhood. That would be neat painted on a sign near the swing. Thanks again for the sweet memories of my playground days.
I’m 78 years old and I have that little book from my childhood thanks to my Mum. Thanks to my dad for my wooden seat swing hanging from a sturdy tree. Tears in my eyes when I read that poem today. Thanks to this beautiful true American Family ❤ May GOD continue to BLESS YOU ✝️🙏
Tell Maverick to lay over the swing with his belly on the swing. That way he can push himself for now. It was one of my favorite ways to swing when I was a little one. ❤
You guys are the best.😊 I'm retired and I have a swing. 😊 Awesome job! I too am glad this project was for everyone! 😊 I just love all the land you guys have.
So awesome to step away from the everyday work and make Belle's wish come true, she is in her glory! Maverick will soon get the hang of how to swing and he grows so fast that he'll be able to reach the seat very soon. I'm sure Belle will help him to get into it for now. I love this whole video where the family and fun comes first!
No one ever pushed me in a swing my entire childhood. Good job Doug and Ashley. The world needs more parents like you.
Not my parents for sure. My sister who is 4 years older did though
Doug. You are just the best. Keep. Doing. You. 🌵🌻🎶
So glad to see this video. When I was little you could find me either playing with the chickens or swinging on my rope swing attached to a tree by the kitchen window. At 72 I would still swing. ❤
Doug you are so funny, lol, you are like a big kid at times, lol! You all are such a great family! Not only do you buy and fix things for your kids but you join them in trying everything and spending fun times with you! Love your videos! Were you a gymnast in your younger days, lol great job on that bar,
What a thoughtful gift for your daughter and family
so glad Maverick is taking interest in Ashley's hobby i miss those videos hugssssss
Swinging is great for brain development. My Mom was a teacher and she was sad that swings at many schools and parks were being taken down. It looks great!
Wow Doug takes the phrase Go Big Or Go Home literally 😊 another over the top project job well done 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Yeah Doug smooth operator, I love that you have nearly every tool when needed. Great Swingset and it’s nice to see you lake is back… Both you and Ashley, don’t care if needs an upgrade your there, you can get it done….I feel I have been watching all 7-8 years, anything is possible.
My Daughter is 20 and still loves to swing. ❤
I’m 77 and when I’m out on my E-Bike, I will stop at a park and swing!❤️ I also paint Happiness Rocks and I leave a couple when I visit a park. Never get too old to play 🥰
This will be nice for the whole family, yeah
Great project!! Tree fort and zip line next. LOL
It made my heart happy to see you all playing!🥰
Never too old to swing! Family reunion years ago 89 year old man spent the whole afternoon on a tire swing, he was loving it so much no one asked him to get off!
PS: You guys have just "cemented" your home castle with the children's giggles from this latest edition.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!! And thanks for taking me/us along. Blessings.
So Awesome.
You,are such a Great dad,Doug.
I love your family.
You truly Love,and Respect each other.
Another Fun project. ❤
Thank you. I appreciate that!
You and Ashley are GREAT parents!
Love this! I’ve got the best generation pic of me, my mom, daughter, and my two grand daughters (my moms great grands) swinging. You’re never too old to play on a swing!
Beautiful, sturdy swing set Doug.
i love this! finally a seat that won't squeeze me hips!!!❤❤❤❤
Wow !!! Such a small thing to give so much joy, I used my swing even after college, it's a great way to reduce stress or meditate. This made me smile has much has the children did.
For maverick,make a climbing rope and a slide??☘️🇮🇪🔨🔨👏👏👏
The giggle from Maverick was so cute! ❤ so glad you made them a swing set and know they’re safe
The best part of you guys, is you have no clue how wonderful each and every one of you are! You could be the poster family for a life well lived! Never change who you are! 💕💕💕
How delightful!! You are such a wonderful father…and Ashley is such a wonderful mother…your children are so blessed!!
Now that is an adult size swing. Yet, Maverick can still use it.
Wishing everyone lots of fun times swinging😊
As kids we used to climb up on the trapeze bar and use it as a swing fun times….would I do it now in my 40’s probably not lol. Enjoy Belle and Maverick.❤️
Mr Doug is happier than everyone else 😊. Great job Mr Doug!!
A must for every childhood....I loved my swing...Good job dad !
That’s great for the kids including Doug 😂 you could put a bench swing later if you want a change. It looks great ! 👍 Enjoy !
I LOVE to swing as an adult!!!
My husband build me a swing in my flower garden, it’s so relaxing to sit and swing!
He made it so I can change out different type of swings, we have small grandchildren, it makes it perfect!
I have been watching you all for a few years now. I demolished an old and rotten garden arbour and bit of decking today. I don't think that without watching how you do things that I would have had the confidence to do so. So thank you.
While building a sturdy swing-set Ashley and Doug were also starting a vast array of happy lifetime memories. We moved frequently until I was a teen. I had one swing-set and I cried when we had to leave it with the house. Ashley and Doug's focus on family is the best way to insure their children will realize they are loved, they are important and they are valuable people. That set of values is vital for a successful future. (Doug, there's a medicine-free channel on UA-cam that shares techniques to help with various medical issues. I saw references to how to cure tinnitus, vertigo, slumped shoulders, knee pain, etc. If interested it might be worth research.) Terrific video!
At 71 I still LOVE to swing! 🥰 Glad you didn’t have to shorten the legs cause the longer the chains/ropes, the higher you can go 👍👏 How bout spraying the seats with RINO liner to protect them? (& might want to silicone around the seam of the caps so water can’t seep in and pool! Great job, looks like so much fun 🤩
I thought the same that they might fill with water with no escape .
I was also concerned about water collecting in the caps.
I’m thrilled to see this. I’m, almost 80, but I desperately want an adult swing set. That’s one of the goals while renovating my home. I admit most people who meet me think I’m half my age; I’d like to keep it that way. Not vanity, just have so much more I want to do. Swinging is not only enjoyable but it works nearly all of your muscles while uplifting your spirits😊 What a wonderful project!
Hi family,
Wow what a wonderful swing set for your sweet babies!
They will enjoy this beauty for many years. ❤
It was neat using your big bad boy to lift it, loved it. lol
And yes Doug I can’t swing either, haven’t been able to
since I was a young kid, it’s like I get vertigo all sudden 😂
It was so good seeing y’all this morning, have a awesome week!
Stay safe, happy and God Bless ❤
My husband always wanted to build an adult sized sit and spin. Lol
Loved this segment. As long as the kids are happy, the world is ok.
The swing set looks great, as does all your projects. Do you all ever do any traveling? I live in Kentucky, 35 miles south of Louisville. Would love to give you one of my quality hand made proch swings. They are 5 ft.(60") wide and will last a lifetime. If you are ever coming this direction, mention it on one of your videos, I watch all of them, and I will message you and make arrangements to meet up for the gifting. Keep the videos coming, I really enjoy them.
Thank you, we appreciate that. If we ever head that way we'll think of you.
This was the most fun to watch because it was different than you all being inside working. Also Belle deserves the swing. Both of your kids are so well rounded and love to watch them learn about things most kids wouldn't want to. Maverick was so cute metal detecting, so excited about his finds. You both deserve best parents award. Great job.
Hanging upside down like that is wonderful for your back.
Great job Doug , Ashley 👌🏻, any child, teen and even many adults old or young would so love a little swing in the sunshine ☀️ each day , roll back the years and just be a kid again 😁 love ❤️ it 👍🏻.
You are such a good man and a hard worker you and Ashley are blessed to have each other and your children you are such a sweet family
Sunday Funday from my favorite YT family😊
#untilnexttime
I love the swing. Back in the 60's our swingsets were metal and it had tiped over many times, especially when we all got older. I would still love to swing even now. 😊❤
Love that Belle got her wish for her own swing. I can even imagine her swaying gently in the garden reading her book. The seats could be a great template for wooden seats if they got brittle and you would make really good ones Doug.
When I was a child we had a metal swing set (early sixties) I loved to swing as high as I could get, singing the old Snickers song: “I love Snickers! Chewy, chewy Snickers! I love Snickers in every chewy bite! It’s got peanuts to crunch on and car’mel to munch on and choc’late in ev’ry chewy bite!” LOL! I would swing so high the posts would pop up like Doug was worried about. I always slowed down when that happened because it was scary. We couldn’t have a nice swing set like that as we rented, though I supposed we could have taken it apart. But it would not have been Dad who did it ☹️
Y’all always do a great job whatever project you tackle. God bless all of you!
Swinging also makes me nauseous. The kids are really going to enjoy that. Looks wonderful. Nice to see you make something fun. Your wonderful parents.
I really like the swing.
Your kids are precious and they have the best parents in the world ! Love 💕 you guys. 😁
Great swing. Doug that was awesome. Boy, it is windy down there.
You and Ashly are great parents it is so refreshing to see y'all together🙂
I love the kids doing metal detecting! What a great homeschool activity!
Love you guys! Way superior than just some swing kit you can buy. I would still anchor it down though. edit// literally 5 seconds later after I posted comment, you mentioned you were anchoring it.. I should have expected that...
This just shows how much you both love your kids and how Belle just might have her dad wrapped around her finger 🥲🩷 it turned out great!