How to build an outdoor swing?
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Here are 12 to choose from!
https://www.thespruce.com/free-porch-swing-plans-1357135
Here ya go
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=Swings%20in%20Build
https://www.housebeautiful.com/home-remodeling/diy-projects/g3476/diy-outdoor-swings/
Here's an idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIqFhGhwmeY
Hi Maria, I don't know where you plan on hanging your swing, but there are some great ideas here:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=outdoor%20swing
Here are some ideas
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=build%20an%20outdoor%20swing
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/232709505731463104/
I love these: https://www.thespruce.com/free-porch-swing-plans-1357135
How about these: https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=outdoor%20swing
Do you want to build an outdoor swing for a child, or for an adult (or 2)?
Do you want it to hang from a tree, porch ceiling, or is it going to be free standing on the lawn or on a patio?
here is a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGG_nyJYNQc
If you want to build an inexpensive porch swing, this is a good tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIqFhGhwmeY
This is a good tutorial for a super easy DIY rope and wood swing: https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/outdoor-spaces/diy-outdoor-swing
It depends on what kind of swing you're looking to build and where it's going to hang. Try the search bar at the top left for loads of ideas on Hometalk. First make sure wherever you plan to hang it is structurally sound.