What can I do with an old swing set in my garden area?

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In summary, Don fixed his pickup trucks, ordered the steel for the roof of his old swing set frame, and is now working on installing it.
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I didn't know what to do with the old swing set now that my daughter is grown, but I was tired of mowing around it and decided to remove it and use part of it as a frame for a shed. I don't have much room to store my garden implements so I'm building this in my garden area.

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Inside view of the swing-set frame. Work in progress.

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Back view (unfinished, will have small window for light).

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I'm going to put heavier gauge steel on the roof and a gravel? floor.
 

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Pretty neat, dlg. It's a great way to re-purpose materials.
 
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Nice job Don.

When my daughter out grew her playhouse she made me buy it from her to use as a storage shed.

When she was eight I told her that it was hers and all hers forever. When she was 18 she still saw it that way.:biggrin:
 
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I can't believe it's been a month since starting this thread, but since I've fixed my old pickup trucks breaks to hall material, I was able to order the heavier gauge steel for the roof. Today I picked it up and worked in the sun installing it. I should take pictures of my sunburn. The reflection from this new steel got the front of me, which was white until today. Now all I can do is drink beer for the pain.
 
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edward said:
Nice job Don.

When my daughter out grew her playhouse she made me buy it from her to use as a storage shed.

When she was eight I told her that it was hers and all hers forever. When she was 18 she still saw it that way.:biggrin:

lol:smile:
 
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edward said:
Nice job Don.

When my daughter out grew her playhouse she made me buy it from her to use as a storage shed.

When she was eight I told her that it was hers and all hers forever. When she was 18 she still saw it that way.:biggrin:

QuarkCharmer said:
lol:smile:

Oh. I should have made a reply to edward.

My daughter took the pictures and knows it's hers; in part. And I'm paying and will be for several years to come.
 

FAQ: What can I do with an old swing set in my garden area?

How do I choose the best location for my swing-set building/shed?

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What materials are best for building a swing-set building/shed?

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Do I need a building permit to construct a swing-set building/shed?

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