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.

Do you remember snow days? It was like waking up to find a gift from nature: a free day without school.

Now that you’re an adult, snowstorms are more of a headache.

Am I going to be able to get to work?

Ugh, I have to shovel the sidewalk.

If the kids are staying home, I guess I’ll have to stay home.

We understand the stress of a snowy commute, and the aggravation that comes with clearing your sidewalk. But if you do have to stay home with your kids when it snows, make the most of it.

If you want your family to enjoy a swing set for years to come, you need to start planning now. 

Playgrounds designed for toddlers will generally have a shorter swing set deck height, lower weight limits and a smaller foot print.

A good swing set will last a long time. Your child’s interest in swing sets? Maybe not as long.

Fortunately, there are some simple ways to upgrade your backyard swing set so that your kids can have more fun, and you can get more out of your investment.