Make Your Kid's Childhood Magical by Building a Playhouse in Your Yard
Do you want to do something special for your kid? If so, why not build him or her a playhouse in your yard? Having their own playhouse will certainly make their childhood a memorable one! The following are a few tips for building a playhouse in your backyard:
A great idea for a unique playhouse is to build a roof hatch that provides some shade during the warmer months as well as protection from the rain. Build it so that you can fold it down for a sleepover. We also recommend building two levels along with a fixed ladder, so that your kids have a loft of sorts that they can read in. For some added fun, install a chalkboard wall. The following are the materials you’ll need:
- 2×3 boards
- 2×4 boards
- 2×6 boards
- 8’ decking
- A 4×8 sheet of plywood
- Shiplap siding
- Two 4” gate hinges
- 10’ polycarbonate roofing panels
- 2-1/2” wood screws
- 1” hex-head screws and neoprene washers
- Two bolts
- Framing square
- Drill
- Reciprocating saw
- Sander
- Hammer
- Jigsaw
- Paio pavers
- Nails
- A level
- Shims
- Exterior paint
- Chalkboard paint
Build a playhouse using these materials. For wholesale timber in Kansas City, be sure to contact us at Schutte Lumber.