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

May 91 min read

So I finally finished the treehouse project that's been sitting in my backyard for like 6 months. My 7 year old and 9 year old helped me nail boards to the big oak tree and honestly it was way harder than I thought it would be. Had to redo the support beams twice because I didn't account for weight distribution properly. But it's standing solid now and the kids have been out there all weekend. Best feeling ever watching them play up there safely. Pro tip: use pressure treated lumber and don't cheap out on the hardware.

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KKevinRegularMay 9

Nice work! Nothing beats watching your kids help build something they're actually gonna play in. Mine would probably just want to grill next to the treehouse, but I respect the mission.

LLarry K.RegularMay 9

That's the dream right there. I've been thinking about tackling a treehouse for my crew too, so hearing it didn't collapse is genuinely encouraging. How'd you secure everything?

MMichael H.New DadMay 9

That's awesome dude! Six months is a solid commitment and getting the kids involved makes it even better. My yard's got like three half-finished projects right now so I'm not judging, but this gives me motivation to actually finish something haha.