Yeah for Craigslist ! I found a ton of things but only one really was perfect. They use reclaimed heart pine which is perfect for my house. Thank you bird lover...and everyone for your suggestions. I also found someone that makes great backyard swing/climbing sets ...so hopefully Grand baby will have a treat come Dec. c

I've always longed for a porch swing and yours is charming. Congrats to you for passing on those skills to your DS. Looks like he takes great care and pride in his work. Hope all of you enjoy it for years to come!

Very nice! Would you please let me know the distance between the porch bed and the windows? I am thinking about getting one too, but not sure if I have enough room. Thanks

Strategery it is a bench seat on chains mounted on a ceiling or in its own frame. You swing on it mostly gently. You need a decent width and depth to swing on it. I have one and I love mine but it is on my back patio. Here is a link to a picture of one. https://www.homedepot.ca/product/cape-cod-porch-swing/1000830204?eid=PS_GOOGLE_D28+-+E-Comm_GGL_Shopping_PLA_EN_Patio_Patio_PLA_EN__PRODUCT_GROUP_pla-343886289555&gclid=CjwKCAjwj975BRBUEiwA4whRB7z252mAWv2c7HhU3LvaLiqOsAZCV8sMWikW2yTJMJtXpJGP6t0LoxoCsWoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds