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Outdoor Playset Buying Guide
Ready to give your kids the gift of active, imaginative outdoor play? Buying a playset is a big decision — especially with so many different options on the market. Before you start shopping, there are a lot of important factors to consider, including: •Safety features •Material and durability •Space and location •Age appropriateness •Features and Read more…
H-Arm vs Y-Arm: Choosing the Right Basketball Hoop
If you’re in the market for a high-quality basketball hoop, you’re probably expecting a professional look and feel. There are a lot of things that factor into a hoop’s performance and aesthetics, including seemingly small details like backboard support arms. When it comes to high-end hoops, there are two main types of support arm designs: Read more…
How To Choose an Outdoor Basketball Hoop for Your Child
Outdoor basketball hoops can be a lot of fun. They’re a great way to provide entertainment to your kids — while encouraging them to get outside for some exercise! Playing basketball is also great for muscle development, motor skills and coordination, self-discipline and socialization. While there are countless reasons to buy a basketball hoop, there Read more…
Basketball Hoop Winterization: How To Protect Your Basketball Hoop in the Winter
Do you have an outdoor basketball hoop? Outdoor hoops can be a great investment — getting kids involved in a fun, healthy hobby that’s great for physical development. As with any outdoor activity, however, play is often subject to weather conditions. As colder months approach, you may be wondering, “How do I protect my basketball Read more…
Winterizing Your Trampoline: Can you leave a trampoline outside all winter?
Trampolines can provide nearly endless entertainment for kids in the spring, summer and fall months. But, what happens when temperatures start to plummet? Many people ask themselves, “Do I have to take down my trampoline in the winter?” The answer to that question depends on several factors, including your climate and the instructions provided in Read more…
Building vs Buying a Swing Set
A swing set can make a wonderful addition to your backyard, getting your kids outside for years of active, imaginative play. Swing sets provide many benefits for growing bodies and minds, helping to boost physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. So, if you’re thinking of getting a swing set for your family, you might be Read more…
Are Metal or Wood Swing Sets Better?
If you’re thinking about buying a swing set for your children, you’re probably considering a lot of different factors, such as cost, ease of installation, safety, durability, warranty, and more. While these are all important things to consider, nothing makes a bigger difference than material type. Specifically, wood versus metal swing sets. Swing set materials Read more…
What Playset Features are Great for Older Kids?
There are several options that are great for older kids. We always say that a Rainbow Play System is a play set that your kids grow into, not out of. You can start out with a Pkg II (which is the main structure of the play set with the Swing Beam) and then upgrade as Read more…
How Do I Restore an Old Playset?
Without proper maintenance, even the best of playsets can wear out as they get old, needing to be restored. Canopies get sun damaged and ripped, wood can become dried out, rotted or splintered, and plastic slides and accessories can get brittle and faded. Of course, the best way to avoid deterioration is by regularly inspecting Read more…
What Type of Swing Set is Best for Your Kids?
When you’re young, there’s nothing quite like a space in the backyard to call your very own. The best swing set for kids is one that’s always there to welcome their imaginations and keep them safe. While they’re all awesome in their own way, not all swing sets are made the same… or made of Read more…