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Trampoline Brands Compared: Warranties and Parts

Comparing trampoline brands on bounce quality is guesswork. Comparing them on what each company publishes in its warranty and on …

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gaga ball pit

Gaga Ball Pit: Buying a Kit or Building Your Own

A gaga ball pit is the rare piece of backyard equipment that a group of children will use for hours …

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kidkraft vs backyard discovery

KidKraft vs Backyard Discovery: Warranties Compared

Comparing KidKraft vs Backyard Discovery is harder than comparing most brand pairs, because on paper they look almost identical: cedar …

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Is Rubber Mulch Safe? What the Research Actually Shows

Parents asking is rubber mulch safe usually want a yes or a no, and the honest answer is neither. Recycled …

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outdoor playhouse with slide: charming kids playhouse on a lawn

Outdoor Playhouse With Slide: How to Pick the Right One

An outdoor playhouse with slide is a different purchase from a plain playhouse, because adding a slide adds a raised …

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climbing dome with slide: kids climbing equipment in a backyard

Climbing Dome With Slide: What to Look For Before Buying

A climbing dome with slide is the version of the geodesic dome climber most families end up wanting, because the …

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trampoline accessories

Trampoline Accessories That Are Worth Buying

Trampoline accessories divide neatly into two piles. One pile solves a problem you actually have: shoes ending up on the …

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cornhole set for kids

Cornhole Set for Kids: Board Size, Bags, and Distance

A cornhole set for kids is not simply a small version of the adult game. A full-size board is heavier …

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How to Level Ground for a Playset: Step by Step

Learning how to level ground for a playset is the part of the project that arrives uninvited, usually on the …

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install playground mulch

How to Install Playground Mulch, Layer by Layer

Learning how to install playground mulch is mostly about the order of the layers, because every step you skip shows …

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outdoor playhouse for toddlers

Outdoor Playhouse for Toddlers: Size and Safety Checks

An outdoor playhouse for toddlers is a different purchase from a playhouse for a five year old, and most of …

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backyard with a climbing dome, swing set and trampoline spaced apart

Climbing Dome vs Swing Set vs Trampoline: Which Fits?

Deciding between a climbing dome, a swing set and a trampoline is really a question about your yard rather than …

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