Welcome to
Jack's Backyard
Natural Wood Designs For
Our World
Thanks for stopping by. If you're here, you
must have found me due to awesome search engine optimization on my part.
What the heck is Jack's
Backyard? Good question. This website is a collection of 13
years of work meant to showcase my talents, show what can be done with
reclaimed wood products, and to offer people the benefit of my vision.
Every wood product you see on this site was handmade.
Most items you see on this site, other than
the redwood forts are made from reclaimed natural wood.
That chemically treated stuff has no place in my heart. All products are
made one at a time and are distinctive from one piece to another. Some are
designed to customer specs, most are designed to my specs with the customer
in mind.
Custom Reclaimed Wood
Products
Let's
start with the basics...I am not a big company and do not stock products or
materials. I do not have employees, catalogs, or products on display.... this is
it. People are impressed when they discover they're actually talking to
Jack! I have to laugh.. who else is there? If you're thinking, I'll just
stop by and take a look, you might see the big rock on my driveway and nothing else.
Don't say I didn't warn you. If you waited until the last minute and have to
have something in the next few days, this is the wrong place. The exception
is the
do-it-yourself plans. They are available
anytime and shipped via e-mail in a PDF format within 48 hours.
Do-It-Yourself Wood Fort/
Swing Set Plans
Not
the do-it-yourself type? Want a redwood fort/ swingset? I do not sell
play equipment, however I do offer consultations on what will be the best
for your children, your yard, and your wallet. After 13 years and 100's of
happy families, I can offer a wealth of expertise to build a
beautiful, functional, and resellable piece of backyard fun. When my
consultation is complete, I provide you with a wood list, parts list, and
the necessary contacts to acquire these items. At this point I can also prep
and assemble your play system for a fee. Build time takes about 2-3
weeks. By making you do some of the leg work I am giving you a chance to
save some money by removing my markup. If you are looking at a redwood
system be prepared to spend a minimum of $1800-2000.
Redwood Fort/ Swingset
Custom Designs
Just
win the lottery? Do you like to color outside of the lines? I love to be
challenged. Sometimes I take on custom projects.. Very custom! Some are
simple and some, like the one to the left and the one below, are beyond simple. See this
timber frame playhouse, custom treehouses, and some other cool projects.
Custom Outdoor
Wood Projects
Click on pictures for more
information
Redwood and Cedar Porch
Swings
Want
something different? Ikea style not your style?
Over the next few years I'll add things that can be made from
others peoples' trash.
Wood I found on the side of the road, wood
from other manufacturers warranty parts, wood from my scrap pile. (By the
way, anyone wishing to donate storage space, please speak up.)
If you
have an old barn or an old wood pile and want to make shelves or a new
cabinet, I think you might be surprised. In the meantime take a look around,
be patient while this site undergoes these changes, and please don't throw
wood away!
