And if you’d rather not fuss with the installation, you can opt for a free-standing swing or a seat that hangs from the ceiling via a piece of hardware. Either way, make sure your securing indoor option to a sturdy framing, and using these tips for outdoor installation:

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Look for healthy hardwood trees at least 38 inches in circumference. The trees should be spaced so the hammock is taut when you hang it—a distance at least one foot longer than your hammock should suffice. Install eyebolts at least 2 inches into the tree; they should be 3/8 inch or larger in diameter. Place them 5 to 6 feet high so you won’t bottom out.