A lazy hammock swaying between trees sounds lovely, but it’s important to hang it in a way that is safe for both you and the tree. “Never tie a rope or strap around a tree,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant ...

I will confess I felt a bit silly admitting I spent $165 for a tree swing, when my sister and her husband got theirs for free by drilling a hole into a board and rigging it up with some rope they ...

It’s hard to beat that peaceful, easy feeling that comes from hanging out in a hammock or a swing, so it’s a wonder no one thought to bring ‘em indoors sooner. Well, the time to break with convention ...