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After Gumtreeing for a 2nd hand playhouse I've come to the conclusion that it may be easier and more fun to build from scratch with the kids getting involved. I have basic DIY skills and gear. What I don't have is that ability proper blokey blokes have to picture the finished article and how to get there. I need dimensions and step by step instructions! Has anyone seen or used similar?
I cobbled my ideas together from a few online ones
http://www.ana-white.com/2010/05/furnture-plans-playhouse-deck.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/how-to-build-a-treehouse-1755625.html
http://www.outdoorlife.com/articles/gear/2008/05/d-i-y-treehouse?page=0%2C4
http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Treehouse
mind you Im a year in, Ill finish it one day
useful tools...
big (cheap) g-clamps off ebay
electric Black& Decker saw
Fantastic, kimbers. Will have a look at these.
Fantastic, kimbers. Will have a look at these.
Keep in mind standard material sizes when you're drawing up your plans (8' x 4' for sheet materials and such). It'll cut costs and maybe save you having to do so much physical cutting.
Don't skimp on the fasteners! I know it's a kids playhouse but I know I'd be gutted if 3 months down the line there were rusty streaks everywhere on the thing.
Most cheap stainless screws aren't particularly strong so organic coated decking screws are probably a good choice.
If I've got a project on the go I keep a piece of paper and a little pencil on me to scribble moments of inspiration (madness) down on during the day. Might be worth a go.
What's your budget ? (It's probably more expensive than you think)
How big ? (What space have you got)
What sort of playhouse ? My kid wanted a "fort" but also "not for adults" ...
The slide/swings part was a commercial set (cheaper than buying all the parts)
As demelitia said work in terms of 8'x 4'
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