Got the initial frame up and it's actually looking legit. My 7yo is so pumped. We're taking it slow so he can help with each step. Planning to add a rope ladder and maybe a zip line next summer. This is the most fun project I've done in years honestly.
This is so cool. My 7yo would lose her mind if we built something like that. That's the kind of project they remember forever too. You got a plan for what's next or just playing it by ear as you go?
This is the dream right here. Building something with your son that he'll actually remember forever. The fact that he's pumped makes it 10x better. How many weekends do you think it'll take to get it finished?
Taking it slow is the right call. I rushed through a project with my oldest once and he lost interest halfway through. Sounds like you're doing it right - giving him time to feel like he's actually building something real.
Safety question - are you using any special hardware for the support beams? We built a small platform and I was paranoid about it being solid enough until I looked up proper treehouse construction specs.
That 7 year old energy is going to carry this thing. Please document it somehow because trust me, you'll want to remember this when he's a teenager.
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Dude yes. Building stuff with kids is the best. My son and I did a fort last year and he still talks about it. Make sure you're taking pictures because he's gonna want to remember this later.
Taking it slow is the right move. Kids get frustrated fast if it's too complicated. The fact that he's pumped right now means you're doing something right. What kind of frame design did you go with?