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.