The good news is that hummingbirds aren't picky about their swings and perches. They'll even relax on a bare branch sticking out of a tree. You could purchase pre-made hummingbird swings, such as ...

DIY Tire Swing - Project Supplies TOOLS AND MATERIALS - Sturdy tree branch - Tire - Drill with a bit that matches your eye bolt size (we used 5/16ths) - Tape measure - Chalk - 3 eye bolts - 6 nuts ...

Creating Your Grownup Swing Set To bring home the bohemian fairy wonderland look, grab some sandpaper, a can or two of rust-resistant paint, a string of solar-powered lights like these from Amazon ...

Swings are a universal favorite of youngsters and oldsters and an easy-to-build backyard toy — if you have a big tree available.

Build a Tree Swing Put your carpentry skills to the test with this easy-to-build swing by Greg Melville Published: Jul 22, 2008 12:00 AM EDT Save Article ...

Pro tip: Don't tie the rope around the limb as it can damage the tree and make the swing unsafe. Instead, the tree will grow around the bolt, which will make the swing stronger over time. 8.

3. Find or make space for a swing. Brother and sister take turns swinging each other on their tree swing. Photo: istockphoto.com If you make a tree swing, have plenty of space available around the ...