What can I do with an old swing set in my garden area?

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The discussion centers around repurposing an old swing set into a storage shed, highlighting the challenges of managing space for garden tools. The user shares progress on the project, including plans for a heavier gauge steel roof and a gravel floor. There is a lighthearted exchange about the emotional ties to childhood items, with anecdotes about a playhouse that was bought back from the daughter as she outgrew it. The conversation reflects on the nostalgia of parenting and the practical aspects of transforming old structures into functional storage solutions. The user also humorously mentions the physical toll of working in the sun while installing the new roof. Overall, the thread emphasizes creativity in reusing materials and the sentimental value of childhood possessions.
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I didn't know what to do with the old swing set now that my daughter is grown, but I was tired of mowing around it and decided to remove it and use part of it as a frame for a shed. I don't have much room to store my garden implements so I'm building this in my garden area.

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Inside view of the swing-set frame. Work in progress.

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Back view (unfinished, will have small window for light).

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I'm going to put heavier gauge steel on the roof and a gravel? floor.
 

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Pretty neat, dlg. It's a great way to re-purpose materials.
 
Nice job Don.

When my daughter out grew her playhouse she made me buy it from her to use as a storage shed.

When she was eight I told her that it was hers and all hers forever. When she was 18 she still saw it that way.:biggrin:
 
I can't believe it's been a month since starting this thread, but since I've fixed my old pickup trucks breaks to hall material, I was able to order the heavier gauge steel for the roof. Today I picked it up and worked in the sun installing it. I should take pictures of my sunburn. The reflection from this new steel got the front of me, which was white until today. Now all I can do is drink beer for the pain.
 
edward said:
Nice job Don.

When my daughter out grew her playhouse she made me buy it from her to use as a storage shed.

When she was eight I told her that it was hers and all hers forever. When she was 18 she still saw it that way.:biggrin:

lol:smile:
 
edward said:
Nice job Don.

When my daughter out grew her playhouse she made me buy it from her to use as a storage shed.

When she was eight I told her that it was hers and all hers forever. When she was 18 she still saw it that way.:biggrin:

QuarkCharmer said:
lol:smile:

Oh. I should have made a reply to edward.

My daughter took the pictures and knows it's hers; in part. And I'm paying and will be for several years to come.
 
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