With the Right Components, Building Your Own Backyard Playset is Child's Play

(ARA) - Now you can be a hero to your kids by building them their own park-style playset -- and at the same time, save your budget from the high cost of commercial models.

Minnesota-based Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has now made available many of the slides, glides, and other components similar to those found in parks. Made specifically for residential use, they are manufactured to the highest standards by the same company who makes the commercial parts used in park playgrounds.

According to Rockler CEO Ann Rockler Jackson, "We feel good about being able to offer components of this quality at an affordable price. It lets people be creative in building their own "custom" playsets -- and could even be a great family project."

Components available through Rockler include a 10-foot scoop slide; a roped glider; combination trapeze and ring; telescopes and periscopes; steering wheels; and even the popular climbing wall panels and "fun ride deluxe" that allows children to zoom across an expanse of yard. Prices range from $4.99 for a climbing hand grip to $69.99 for a roped glider to $179.99 for the 10-foot slide.

In addition to the playset components, Rockler also sells Woodburst Stains that are non-toxic (when dry) and come in a variety of brilliant, transparent shades such as Rainbow Violet, Teal, and Rainbow Red (with plenty of blues, greens, and yellows too!). These not only create a colorful structure, but help protect the wood as well.

To get into the swing of things, visit Rockler Woodworking and Hardware on the web at www.rockler.com or call, toll-free, 1-800-279-4441 for a free catalog.

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