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! If you enjoy this kind of DIY backyard build, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe so you don’t miss the next project here at the house! #DIYSwingSet #BackyardPlayground #MonkeyBars #OutdoorFun #DIYProject