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Best Wood for Playsets

Image Source: Unsplash Playsets are an exciting way for kids to get outside, play together, and have fun. But what types of material make the best playsets? There are a lot of options when it comes to choosing the right type of wood for playsets. There are many things...

How To Organize Large Toys & Playsets

How To Organize Large Toys & Playsets

How to Organize Large Toy Playsets: The Simplest, Easiest Methods As the parent of 4 rambunctious little ones, I’ve learned how to keep their toys organized. Large toy playsets can be overwhelming to organize. There are so many pieces and they can take up a lot of...

Best Indoor Playsets For Toddlers

Best Indoor Playsets For Toddlers

Best Indoor Playsets For ToddlersChildren are active and full of energy. During summer or in school, burning off all that energy is somewhat easier to do. But during winter or periods when they cannot be outdoors, keeping them busy indoors becomes a hassle.  Getting...

Why is playground equipment so expensive?

Why is playground equipment so expensive?

Why is playground equipment so expensive? The main reason why playground equipment is so expensive is due to the fact that it is not just a single piece of equipment but a complex system of different pieces including the surface area, any safety features, and the fact...

How often should playground equipment be inspected?

How often should playground equipment be inspected?

How often should playground equipment be inspected? Playground equipment should be inspected at least weekly, monthly, quarterly or every 6 months with routine inspections performed more often and in-depth safety inspections being performed on a regular schedule,...

How much playground sand do I need?

How much playground sand do I need?

How much playground sand do I need? At 12” deep, you will need 3.7 cubic yards (100 cubic ft) of sand for each 100 square feet of the playground, or around 100 lbs/1 sq ft. If you get it at $30/Ton, you can expect to pay around $1.5 per square ft. The amount of sand...

How much playground mulch do I need?

How much playground mulch do I need?

How much playground mulch do I need? At 9” deep, you will need 1 cubic yard (27 cubic feet) for each 36 square feet of the playground, or around 400-600 lbs of mulch. If you're buying bagged mulch, you will need 13.5 bags of mulch at 2 cubic feet each. With the spring...

Best Playground Mulch

Best Playground Mulch

What is the best playground mulch?  Wood or rubber chippings? Playing is a vital part for children as some of the best memories are made in playgrounds as they explore new adventures. With a variety of options available as ground cover, finding playground mulch that...

Playset Installation Cost

Playset Installation Cost

You have bought an outdoor swing set or playground for your children and are feeling pretty confident you can put it together because the instructions say it has easy assembly. You decide to look online for a bit of help and realize that most reviews say you are...

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