Cubby House & Outdoor Play Blog | Tips, Guides & Inspiration

Your go-to source for cubby house inspiration, celebrity collaborations, design trends, and expert tips from the Hide & Seek Kids team. Discover ideas for your backyard, maintenance guides, and behind-the-scenes stories from Australia's favourite family play brand.

Monkey bars playground equipment with child playing outdoors, durable climbing frame for active kids

How to Install Monkey Bars in Australia: Placement, Anchoring & Timber Care

Getting your monkey bars rock-solid starts before assembly. This guide covers placement, the right anchoring method for your soil type, and why untreated timber needs to stay off the ground.

Children playing on River Fort outdoor play equipment featuring wooden structures, platforms, and climbing elements

Swing and Slide Set Buying Guide for Australian...

Planning to add a swing and slide set to your backyard? This guide covers everything from choosing the right size for Australian yards to materials that handle our climate, safety...

Marlie Cubby playhouse with swing seat attachment - outdoor wooden children's play equipment

Toddler Swing Buying Guide: Safe Swings for Tod...

Choosing a safe infant swing for your toddler or infant isn't as simple as it should be. Here's what Australian parents need to know about weight limits, safety standards, and...

Kids picnic table in wood finish, outdoor children's furniture for garden play and dining

Kids Picnic Table Guide: Outdoor Dining for Lit...

From choosing the right size to getting years of use, here's what you need to know about kids picnic tables before you buy.

Young child engaged in creative painting activity at a wooden Billie Grand easel from Hudson Harlow kids furniture collection

How to Paint a Cubby House: Complete Step-by-St...

Transform your timber cubby house into a backyard masterpiece with our complete painting guide. From prep work to finishing touches, we'll walk you through every step.

Millie Cubby House outdoors in winter — timber kids playhouse showing weathered natural finish through Australian seasons

How to Maintain Your Cubby House Through Austra...

Your cubby house is built to last, but a little seasonal care goes a long way. Here's how to keep your timber playhouse looking great through Australia's diverse weather patterns.