Build a DIY porch swing frame anyone can create for relaxation.

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Little Elm resident Steve Kaplan works on an arm rest for one of his custom porch swings Tuesday September 17, 2013. The neighborly barter went like this: Steve Kaplan of Little Elm had a canoe rigged ...

There’s something pretty magical about a backyard swing set. It’s not just a bunch of swings and a slide—it’s a spaceship, a castle, and a pirate ship, all rolled into one. Investing in a place where ...