Build Or Buy A Tree House
by Jim Bruce
Learning about whether to buy or build a tree house on a beautiful summer weekend can become a very educational woodworking project for you and the bored kids. But before you try buying tree house plans there are a few very important things to take into consideration. Making sure that you have the support of your family is always a first. Then choosing your design or plan so you can create an average time line is essential. This article will try to summarize the basics everyone should know before attempting any beginner or advanced level tree house woodworking projects. Hopefully this makes constructing your new tree house or playhouse a lot easier for you and your loved ones. The first thing to be done before even choosing your template or blueprint is making a decision on where to build the tree house. Site selection will be an important part in choosing the design that can be built. Is there going to be proper room for the design choice? Anyone know the types of trees that should be used, the best size or shape? knowing such things can be a defining factor of what tree house design might be chosen. This brings us to the next subject of which tree house plans are most convenient for all involved.
After choosing the best site for the job at hand we can get down to picking a design to construct that is comfortable for everyone to build. When making a decision on what design to go with make sure to look at the tools and equipment needed to accomplish the task. Knowing the difficulty level of the project can also be a factor in the design choices. Some first time craftsman might shy away from using power tools which can limit what tree house plans to use. Getting to know your crew(Clan,Family,Loved Ones,Friends) better and what their comfortable with will also help.
One of my friends chose to buy his playhouse kit from one of our local retailers. He paid an outrageous amount and when all was said and done he sounded like he didn't care for prefabricated kit. His kids were a little too young to help so it was just him and the wife with a hard to understand blueprint. After two weekends and being almost finished he read that the maximum weight was only eighty to one hundred pounds. Two of the kids were close to that already. To add even more grief the kit had missing pieces and when he tried to return it for another he found they had been discontinued. The playhouse or fort I built for my children could withstand the weight of our entire family and could easily be revised for any situation. Knowing these points can be useful when deciding on whether to buy or build your own tree house.
Finally with all these other steps done the cost can be calculated and checked to see if it is within the budget. Knowing what tools are needed and if they are available or have to be bought can also be a factor. What type of materials are going to be incorporated is another issue in the price. But if anyone was to compare the difference in price between a store bought prefabricated playhouse package and a Do-It-Yourself one they would see that building your own is always cheaper, easier to customize and more fun for the whole family.
I guess it still does not seem that simple to construct your own play structure even with all the information provided. But now with the various tips and suggestions made here, making an educated decision on which tree house plans to implement will come with less heartache. Even though you know that the one thing missing is a full set of your own plans showing you everything needed to construct that custom tree house or playhouse.
My kids can't wait to get outside to play in their Tree House they helped build themselves. Our backyard started out with just a couple of play structures and ended up with everything imaginable. Did you find the tips on whether to buy or build a tree house helpful? I always like helping people upgrade their basic woodworking skills or guide them on how to build a tree house. The quality time spent with your loved ones is all bonus!
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New Unique Article!
Title: Build Or Buy A Tree House
Author: Jim Bruce
Email: jimnlucy@hotmail.com
Keywords: construction,woodworking,DIY,crafts,home,education,hobbies,outdoors,leisure,family
Word Count: 734
Category: Hobbies
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