A backyard swing set isn’t a small purchase. It’s meant to last, to grow along with your children, and to entertain and delight future generations.

But like most things you own, backyard swing sets will only last through proper care and maintenance. That’s why we’ve put together this list of ways you can maintain your outdoor swing sets year-round.

Do you remember your first swing set?

Maybe it was on the playground a few blocks from your house. You’d go there with your mother or father, and they’d push you on the swings, and you’d feel like you were flying.

If you watched Nickelodeon in the 1990s – and boy does it make us feel old to realize ‘90s kids are today’s parents – you might remember a character called Inside Out Boy.

If your home storage woes are giving you a headache, you might be tempted to think of a vinyl shed as a giant aspirin.

And we understand that feeling. Vinyl storage sheds offer homeowners a quick, effective solution to clutter in other parts of the house.

But not everything you own is a good fit for your shed, where pests, moisture and temperature fluctuations might pose a threat.