The choice between a round and an oval trampoline can be tricky. Since both of these shapes are considered “mainstream” and “suitable for children,” it can be hard to differentiate individual strengths and weaknesses. But when you dig deep, you will find many differential points between them. How Do I Pick Between Oval and Round…
Imagine this – you just bought your new trampoline. You got home all excited, took it to your backyard, and started assembling the pieces. But as you are putting all the pieces together, you can’t help but get a sinking feeling in your gut. “There is absolutely no way it will fit in my yard.”…
Jumping on a trampoline with a friend translates directly to an afternoon well spent. It is extremely fun and addicting. But even a trampoline connoisseur like me must admit that it can be dangerous if you are not careful with it. For example, if you let 4 kids have free reign on a small 8-feet…
It’s a bright and sunny morning. You are enjoying a cup of hot coffee and looking outside into your backyard when suddenly you see a bird sitting on top of your trampoline. Within a couple of minutes, another bird decided to join it. And after a while, about five or six birds are sitting on…
A trampoline, by itself, is a fun enough backyard toy. You get to jump up and down all afternoon with your friends and family getting a decent bit of workout while having fun all the way. But what if I told you a way you could make it even more entertaining? The way is simple,…
When we think of trampolines, we mostly think outdoors. But not everyone has the luxury of a large yard behind their house. I know a couple of friends who live in a cramped neighborhood with no space out back. Does that mean you can never give your kids the joy of having a trampoline? Well,…
Considering getting a new trampoline for your backyard? Well, if you pride yourself on having a well-maintained backyard lawn, then I understand the hesitations you might have. Maintaining a perfectly mowed lawn is tough enough as it is, and the inclusion of the trampoline does not make things easier. The big question here is whether…
One of the things that many homeowners ask before bringing a trampoline home is whether it will ruin their grass. A ton of people (including me) like to keep a well-maintained garden in the back. They go out each day and water the field so that the grass looks lush and green. And when it…
There is no taming mother nature for us humans, at least not just yet. Sure, we get tornado or hurricane warnings way ahead of time these days, but it can also be unpredictable sometimes. And if it hits when you are not prepared, then you are in for a lot of trouble. If you have…
Getting a new trampoline is never easy, especially if you have never used one before. There are literally thousands of options out there, and all of them look good to someone with little to no experience. But once you have been through trampolines as much as I, you will be able to pick out the…