Building a DIY Backyard Swing Set + Monkey Bars | Step-by-Step

Who doesn’t love a good swing? In this video, I take you through the entire process of building a backyard swing set with monkey bars—from cutting lumber and figuring out angles, to setting A-frames, attaching headers, and making sure everything is solid, square, and ready for play.

You’ll see my tips for:

Laying out A-frames without fancy plans
Drilling clean holes for monkey bars
Cutting steel pipe for the bars
Using temporary braces and spacers to make assembly easier
Securing everything so it’s safe for kids (and passes the “building inspector” test)
It’s a fun, hands-on project that’s perfect for adding some outdoor fun to any backyard. And, of course, the kids found a whole new way to play that I never saw coming!



Chapters:
00:00 Intro & materials
01:12 A-frame layout
03:48 Cutting headers & monkey bar prep
06:20 Drilling & steel pipe cutting
08:02 Setting up frames & braces
11:15 Installing swings
13:40 Adding sway braces
15:00 Kids test it out!

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