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How to Sanitize Sandbox Sand: A Simple Guide
Sandboxes are one of the best ways to provide your children (and their playmates) with hours of outdoor activity, motor skill development, and imaginative expression. Unfortunately, they’re not exactly the most sanitary of places. In some cases, they can even become populated by harmful bacteria, fungi, parasites, insects, or other nasty surprises left by animal … Read more
How To Disassemble a Trampoline in 7 Easy Steps
If you have a trampoline, you’re going to have to disassemble it at some point (or pay someone else to do it). You may want to take the trampoline down for the winter to ensure it lasts for many years. Or perhaps you’re moving homes and disassembly is the best way to transport the equipment … Read more
7 Sandbox Alternatives for Sand: Here’s What We Recommend
Sand is one of the most popular sandbox materials because it is inexpensive and easy to find at any hardware store. However, sand has some downsides that may send parents on a journey to find an alternative. For example, sand may get tracked indoors inside shoes, pockets, or stuck to the skin. Some sand may … Read more
How To Fix A Gas Grill That Won’t Light Or Stay Lit
It’s a beautiful day out. You have your meat seasoned and prepared. Your family is looking to you, Grillmaster, to feed them a delicious grilled meal. But then the unthinkable happens. You go to light your grill, but the flames and heat elude you. Or, worse yet, the burners stay lit for only a few … Read more
How to Keep Pesky Cats Off Your Car: It’s Easier Than You Think
It’s hard to explain the horror you experience when you find dirty cat footprints on your car. Or worse yet, scratches. Okay, maybe horror isn’t the best word for it. Annoyance is more like it, especially if you’ve just had your car washed or re-painted. Or if it’s brand new. You can wipe or wash … Read more
Playground Equipment Names (With Pictures)
Ahh, the playground! Memories of childhood fun and laughter come flooding back whenever I think back to my youth. Speeding down slides, nearly toppling swing sets, pushing merry-go-rounds to the limit! Good times. Most of us have some awesome memories at the playground! But do any of us know what any of the stuff we … Read more
How to Keep Stray Cats off Your Porch: Try These Options!
Stray cats hanging around on your porch can become a real nuisance. Here are some humane ways to reclaim your porch from stray cats.
Water Trampolines: All Your Questions Answered
Bouncing on a trampoline can be a fun time for people of all ages. But trampolines on land can have some limitations, not the least of which is safety. Falling off a traditional trampoline can cause broken bones or sprains. But falling off a water trampoline is kind of the point! Read on to have … Read more
Trampoline Assembly and Disassembly: All Your Questions Answered
Whether you already have a trampoline or you’re thinking of purchasing one, you probably have questions about assembly and disassembly. Putting the trampoline together is obviously something you must do when you first get the trampoline. And, depending on where you live, you may need to take the trampoline down for the winter. So, without … Read more
How to Prevent a Metal Swing Set from Rusting
A swing set can be a source of joy and fun for you and your kids for years. But over the years, the elements can take a toll on your swing set. With a metal swing set, the biggest issue is rust – and once it starts, it can be virtually impossible to stop. Of … Read more
What Size Trampoline is Right for You? A Simple Guide
When it comes to buying a trampoline, there are so many factors to consider. Naturally, one of the most important considerations is size. After all, it’s not always easy to tell what size trampoline will be appropriate for your kids, your yard, or your purposes. So this article will cover all the information you need … Read more
In-Ground Trampoline Pros and Cons: What You Need to Consider
In-ground trampolines look pretty great. There’s something about the way that they just sit perfectly in the ground that makes them attractive to homeowners. You don’t have to worry about the ugly galvanized steel of the legs and the frame cluttering up your yard. With an in-ground trampoline, all you see is the jumping mat … Read more