Built a treehouse with my kids and it actually didn't collapse

Mar 3·1 min read

So I spent all last weekend building a treehouse with my 6 and 8 year old. I was terrified the whole time that I'd screw it up and it would come crashing down, but we got it done. Used some old pallets, 2x6s I had laying around, and way too many deck screws. The kids helped hammer and drill and now they think I'm basically a construction genius. We tested it out yesterday and everyone survived. Planning to add a rope ladder next weekend if I don't chicken out.

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MMike R.RegularMar 5

Your kids are going to remember that forever. Nothing beats building something with your hands and your kids right there helping. Did they help with the actual construction?

DDerek T.New DadMar 4

Dude, that's awesome. The engineering part is way harder than people think. How much weight are you banking on those support beams? Safety first with that height.

TTravis N.RegularMar 3

Haha the anxiety while building something your kids are gonna climb all over is real. But man, once it's done and they're up there playing, that feeling is unbeatable. Great job, dad.

NNathanNew DadMar 4

This is the kind of weekend mission I live for. Turning backyard materials into an actual structure that makes kids happy. I bet they thought you were a superhero watching it come together.