Various templates for how to build a porch swing are available online, but if you want a basic option, you'll need four 2-by-6 wood pieces and 18 2-by-4 pieces for your materials.

The earliest swing sets, which date all the way back to the fifth century B.C., were nothing more than slabs of wood tied to a tree—the most basic of designs. Today, however, the outdoor staple ...

Turn old pine wood into a stunning outdoor chair swing with these easy-to-follow woodworking ideas. This DIY project shows how to repurpose reclaimed wood to create a beautiful and functional ...

If you build the swing set with pressure-treated lumber, you’ll need fasteners that have a corrosion-resistant coating specifically rated to resist pressure-treated wood corrosion: stainless ...

Paul Swenson shares how to build a homemade backyard swing set, includes diagrams, step-by-step instructions and a play set materials list.Paul Swenson shares his DIY wooden swing set plans free ...

I'm not sure, I haven't researched it, but sitting—no, swaying—on a porch swing might be the most relaxing of all the ways a person could spend a summer afternoon. Of course, there's a big ...

You can build this beautiful do-it-yourself porch swing that will be a perfect place to rest on a cool summer evening. It’s strong and durable; you can hang it on the porch or build a support ...