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A backyard fire pit is as safe as you make it. Ten rules covering placement, fuel, ignition, supervision and putting the fire fully out.

A backyard fire pit is as safe as you make it. Ten rules covering placement, fuel, ignition, supervision…

June 15, 2025 8 min read Read more →

A wooden swing set generally lasts around 20 years, and closer to 30 with real upkeep. Cedar, redwood…

August 11, 2023 8 min read Read more →

As fun as winter is for some people, you can’t replace the joy of jumping on a trampoline…

August 10, 2023 6 min read Read more →

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