If you have some practical skills you can also turn your skills into a money making business with good examples of rocking horses in demand on both sides of the Atlantic. Grandma had taken up woodwork as a hobby when her husband of many years passed away just a year ago. She couldn’t bring herself…
Age is always a consideration when building a rocking toy. Height and materials should all be considered when choosing age appropriate designs. Toddler safety should be considered when choosing height. A rocking toy too tall could pose a safety hazard if the toddler falls, and certain materials used could pose a choking hazard to younger…
It is believed that toys that are physically engaging like this wooden toy are virtually stimulating. They can engage a child in physical activity that exercises his motor skills. The lack of motor activity among children is among the reasons why some think that some children today are lethargic and prone to being over weight.…
In addition to the free plans you find online, some of the plans have comments written by those that have used them. By reading these comments you can get a better insight into how difficult a project it is if you do not have any carpentry experience. There may be comments about some users have…
If you use a kit for such a building project, all the pieces will be cut to the specific measurements needed for the design. Otherwise, you will have to buy the lumber and cut the wood to the desired measurements. When using the plans, it is a good idea to enlarge all the drawings so…
Adding a porch to your shed gives it a more attractive outline and provides more versatility of use. It can add value to your property and add to the “curb appeal.” There is something about storage sheds and porches or verandahs that speaks home and draws people in. A porch swing is one house feature…
Professional instructions will include precise specifications and detailed materials lists along with technical know-how and the porch swing plans themselves. There is very little point in wasting time on sketchily concocted free plans which offer more than they deliver. That is the opinion of a building contractor with more than 40 years of experience in…
Make sure it looks great, since it will add beauty to your porch. You will have your own reasons for wanting to find out how to make a porch swing that looks good and stands the test of time, wear and tare. They may be that you want a present for your wife or kids…