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The New Hub – The Family Swing Set

March 10th, 2010

No matter where you live, there is no doubt that the dynamic of “family time” has changed.  And yes, this is a shameless plug for one of the best sources of quality family entertainment that I can think of…a brand new swing set!  I recall my childhood swing set…a rickety metal clunker “out back”.  Its posts sinking unevenly into the ground, rusty parts and pieces, a slide that got too hot to use. It sufficed, but the chances of having my parents join me on the swing set were, well, I had a better chance of seeing an orange polka-dot armadillo cross the yard…

This is a great time of year at CedarWorks. Excited moms, dads, grandparents, aunties and uncles start coming out of the woodwork (no pun intended) to plan the summertime-fun gift of a lifetime. And it’s not just a gift for the kids, it’s something the whole family can enjoy.

The days are getting longer, warmer, and families are focusing on better quality time together.  No sitting at the Xbox this year!  At CedarWorks, the options for a new swing set are as exciting and unique as the families who purchase them. And, CedarWorks swing sets are designed with the whole family in mind, using the very best splinter-free Northern White Cedar. With consideration to your site, age of your children, and budget, CedarWorks can offer ideas and solutions. If you are considering a new swing set for your family this year, why not give us a call?  Helping you create the “most amazing swing set ever!” really makes our day.

What’s in a Name?

April 15th, 2009

cedar_01cWhen it comes to Cedar, a heck of a lot. Most people have strong associations with the word, conjuring up images of roof shingles, house siding, fence posts, and other traditional applications of this naturally rot-resistant species.  Or they imagine the wonderful scent from a cedar closet, chest, or sachet. Either way, Cedar is a really good thing.

So, if you were to learn that a swing set was made from 100% Cedar, you’d have a good feeling about it, right? But how would you feel about a swing set made from 100% China Fir? Or 100% Chinese Cedar? Not the same is my guess. And, clearly, that is the assumption made by many swing set marketers these days, because almost every swing set made of “Cedar” sold in big box stores is not actually made of Cedar. (more…)

Snow, Snow and More Snow

February 23rd, 2009

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If you saw my post of a few weeks back, you know that I love snow. We have just had our second 12”+ storm in about 4 days and everywhere you look it is a wild winter wonderland. Mother Nature may be testing my limits, to which my back and arms will attest, but I am still deeply infatuated with the fluffy white stuff!

Combined with the snow already on the ground, it’s now so deep that my son Quinn told me I need to shovel a path for the swings to swing. Hmmmm. Maybe I’ll just shorten the ropes ;-)

Check out these pictures taken over the past few days. (more…)