Backyard Hammock DIY Project

This pergola hammock swing DIY project is the perfect summer backyard DIY project to make your backyard space fun and enjoyable and escape from the craziness that surrounds us. Apart from some elbow grease and a few tools, this is a fun and simple project that almost anyone can do.
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I go the idea from my sister in law who is half the duo of Fox and Timber on Instagram. check them out! / foxandtimber
While you are at it, check out my instagram as well: / diywdave
Stuff I use in this video (affiliate links):
Hammocks - amzn.to/2NP2tga
Hammock hook - amzn.to/38ppMX7
Drill - amzn.to/2NTXo60
Right angle screwdriver attachment - amzn.to/3it90v2
Corner Braces - amzn.to/2NTXAlK
Structural screws - amzn.to/3eWjCAu (the link is for a whole box of 50, but I only used 3 which I bought at the hardware store. I post the link here so yo know what to look for.)
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[@breezyveezy1]

I love that idea! My husband may not thank you but I do😂

[@TishDavisCFO]

Same over here🤣🤣

[@DIYwithDave]

Love it! 😂

[@JuliC]

The finished hammock swings look great. Thanks for sharing.

[@DIYwithDave]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.

Hello my friend.
A great hammock for the backyard. The biggest thing is to always do innovative work and help people with ideas.
Congratulations. thank you for sharing. See you. great greetings....

[@DIYwithDave]

Thank you!

@@DIYwithDave see you.

[@jacknevitt7384]

Great job! The finished product looks really good and the video was easy to follow. Thanks!

[@DIYwithDave]

Thanks Jack! I'm glad you liked it.

[@wanshanz6754]

I really love this.
I will try to make it this summer.

[@DIYwithDave]

Thanks! Good luck. We love ours!

[@hilaryquinn8673]

Omg! You are amazing! These look great!

[@DIYwithDave]

Thanks! I'm glad you like them!

[@nickjm37fordel1]

That's a very cool Idea and project

[@DIYwithDave]

Thanks!

[@JohnSmith-bp1dp]

Great video! I’m definitely going to make this!! Thanks 👍🏼

[@DIYwithDave]

My pleasure. This is definitely one of my favorite projects. Good luck!

[@lupitagonzalez0409]

Nice 👍🏼 job.
I want to try one for my son.

[@DIYwithDave]

Go for it! It is Definitely doable. Good luck!

[@thenaturefreak3946]

These look great, thank you for sharing! How far apart did you set the ground posts? Do you think this could be done without the center post and still be sturdy?

[@DIYwithDave]

Thanks! They are really great. I posted an article here: www.instructables.com/Backyard-Hammock-Swings-DIY-Project/
It has measurements and other great info. I spaced my posts 5 feet apart, but it really depends upon the swings you have and how much space they need. You don't want to be clanging into each other.
My brother built one in his backyard this summer that did not have a center brace. It worked great, but my one suggestion to him was to add some bracing to the top of the posts for the beam. Without the center post you may also want to shorten the space between a tad and that will also add stability.
Good luck!

[@santhigiriexportstse4636]

Very nice,

[@DIYwithDave]

Thanks for watching!

[@Steve-sq4qn]

I like so you got a 👍 and a new subscriber...

[@DIYwithDave]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@sandrasoto3967]

What kinda wood did you use? Or is that PVC?

[@miaballester3978]

I love swings but I live on a rental property. Is there a way to do it without digging the ground? Thanks Happy Swinging!

[@DIYwithDave]

I'm sure there is. You could probably brace it at the bottom somehow, but I think that it would take a lot of planning. Unfortunately, I am not an engineer and so I can't tell you exactly how it would need to be done.

[@yuri2441]

Could home depot buckets with cement work for this project? I would love to give this a try. But can't do nothing permanent to the backyard 😒

[@DIYwithDave]

Perhaps. I think that you would just want to be careful not to swing too hard. You never know until you try.

[@ExpressionsByJSquared]

Can I get away with doing 4x6x10 and going 2 feet hole ? I I have that left over … ???

[@jacquelinegerhart7270]

what can each swing hold weight wise?

[@Ki_Rose]

Do you have a price point at about how much this cost? Sorry if you said it in the video I don’t remember you saying it:)

[@Charlie123z]

Looking good. Can share the dimensions oh that?

[@silverscorpion2003]

they look amazing, but too close to the flowers

[@DIYwithDave]

Thanks! It may not look like it in the pictures, but there is actually plenty of space between the swings and the flowers.

[@jamesturner7728]

Water first Dave that water will not go to the bottom

[@brianjamieclark6340]

Can you put the link to the hammocks

[@DIYwithDave]

You can check my description for links to all the stuff I used, but for the hammocks specifically, you can use this link: amzn.to/2NP2tga

[@lynn6650]

I'm concerned about the top holding water and rotting the wood. Not the best of designs. The 2 long boards should have been lowered so that it didn't make a water trough. Still, it looks really fun and comfortable.

[@DIYwithDave]

Perfectly good point. One of the things that I didn't show in the video was that I slightly angle the top brace to avoid water pooling and after the first rain I drilled a few tiny holes to allow for water drainage where there was pooling. The bigger problem I have had is the leaves getting caught up there in the fall.