Swing Set Plans
This is a good introduction
Cost-effective guide for parents
A professional woodworker offers concise, easy-to-follow directions for would-be backyard builders. Detailed blueprints and instructions are provided for 15 different projects ranging from the simple to the more complex. In addition to specifications for constructing a variety of playhouses, swing sets, and forts, the author also furnishes a wealth of basic tips on building materials, generic foundations, walls, roofs, conventional framing practices, optional accessories, and finishing touches. A handy, cost-effective guide for parents, grandparents, and novice carpenters.