I won't lie to you, I really enjoy our backyard. We actually have enough space for a garden and a few other things.
One of the projects I would love to embark on is to set up a swing. And when I saw this idea, I almost fell off my chair. It's that good. Wait until you see this.
There's something really soothing about enjoying the outdoors while swaying on a swing set. The calm breeze in my hair is all I need these days.
And while I like the regular swing idea, I just discovered something even better. If you can believe it, people are turning pallets into the ultimate outdoor swings.
The trusted pallet seems like the perfect vehicle to create a sturdy and cozy swing. And check this out, it's not just an ordinary swing. It's a swing bed! Say what? OMG, that's so fun!
Here's what you will need: two pallets, 2 x 4 wooden planks (8-foot pieces), drill, screws, saw, measuring tape, rope, twin mattress or cushion, and two or three vinyl zippered mattress covers. That's it, folks.
You're going to have to slide the 2 x 4 planks through the inside of the pallets. It's best to put one on each inside edge of the pallet and one through the middle. Then, make sure you screw it all together.
Once that's done, you can hang it up anywhere you want. Then you can place the mattress on top and add any other decorative touches such as pillows and blankets.
I bet it won't take you any longer than a few hours to assemble it all. Think about all the time you're going to spend on it. It's definitely worth some labor to get there, right?
In fact, try to pry me away from it. I dare you. Honestly, if we set this up in our backyard, I'll never want to go inside again, ha, ha!
I can't wait to get one going on our property. I just hope all the neighbors won't be too jealous, hee, hee!
