I bought a big porch swing about 4 years ago but when I asked some friends about it, they said my porch roofing wasn't strong enough to hang it there. I had almost forgotten the swing in storage, but when I noticed the Capitol Porch Swing Stand you sell, I knew it would be perfect. When my friend who is good at putting things together has time, he is coming to "put swing & stand together." I unpacked the pieces of the stand & it definitely will be attractive with the swing as they are the same "color of wood" & will be attractive & comfortable in either the front or back yard.