Porch Swing Reviews and Buying Guide:

You first need to consider if you have space on your porch or deck area for a swing. Most porch swings are 4 to 5 feet in width meaning they should fit any standard porch area. For material, you are looking at wood, painted wood, resin wicker, plastic, and metal. Some of the most beautiful porch swings are made with red cedar, mahogany, or durable oak. Unfinished wood porch swings have a classic or rustic appearance while the painted white porch swings are really nice as well. The wooden porch swings often come with a stain finish which helps them last longer. You will find most of the porch swings have straight bench seating while others offer a more contoured seat. The ones that hang from your porch or an awning come with hanging chains and hooks. You will have to assemble the porch swings yourself (in most situations) but assembly is quick and simple (easy for DIYs). The glider swings are a little more expensive than the traditional porch swings and require a touch more assemble. You will also want any outdoor glider you purchase to be made with rot resistant wood like cedar since they will be open to harsh weather in your yard. The canopy styled yard swings or porch swings have a cushioned seat which makes them very comfortable and many are made with spun polyester making them easy to clean and keep up. The one caveat we have heard with the canopy porch swing style is that high winds can sweep these swings off the ground and into the air causing severe damage. If you happen to live in an area that does get windy, consider bolting the swing to the ground or avoiding a yard swing with canopy and sticking with a porch swing that is more protected from the weather. Most porch swings are between $150 to $200 and the cushioned, canopy swings are $100 to $200. The outdoor gliders are pretty much standard at about $250 to $300. Some of the canopy swings actual recline all the way back and give you a swinging bed if you wish. Depending on the size of the people on the swing, they are made for 2 to 3 persons and most will give you a weight capacity. Look for framework that is sturdy, materials that are weather resistant, and quality hardware which will last you years. We found the best selection online at Porchswings.com plus they offer real customer reviews with great feedback on the different styles they offer. Amazon.com carries several varities of yard and porch swings with consumer opinions as well. For some gorgeous teak porch swings, go to Arthurlauer.com to see their outdoor living collection. We have tried to list the most popular and best selling porch swings, yard swings, and outdoor gliders down below. RECOMMENDED - We suggest shopping online at Amazon.com. They carry all the latest brand names and usually have the lowest prices on the Internet. You can browse their most popular porch swings online here.

Best Porch Swing:

Cedar Porch Swing

Cushioned Yard Swing: We recently visited our local Lowes home improvement store to see what they offer in terms of yard swings. We found the Freeport 3-Person Cushioned Swing ($148) which offers a heavy-duty steel frame (durability), rust-resistant powder-coated finish, UV protected poly olefin fabric which will help this swing last, and a cushioned seat for added comfort. There is a 1 year limited warranty on the cushion and frame. This canopy style yard swing seats 3 comfortably and provides protection from the sun or rain with a large canopy over the top. Another option is buying the Ginger Cove Canopy Swing & Stand Set ($200) on the Porchswings.com website. Reviews are somewhat positive, although many of the owners do mention that the wind can wreak havoc on your canopy swing. If you do live in a region that gets gusty winds, try placing your swing in a protected area of the yard so that the wind can't effect it so much. RECOMMENDED - See all the top rated cushioned porch swings here.

Outdoor Glider:

Wicker Porch Swing: