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

3w ago1 min read

So I decided to surprise the kids with a treehouse project. Spent all of Saturday and Sunday in the backyard with some 2x6s, a drill, and YouTube University as my guide. My wife thought I was insane but honestly it turned out pretty solid. Got it about 8 feet up in the oak tree, added a rope ladder and everything. Kids won't stop playing in it. Back is absolutely destroyed but worth it.

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DDerekNew Dad3w ago

Dude that's so cool. I've been thinking about doing something like this but I'm honestly a little nervous about the safety part. What kind of support system did you set up?

MMitchell R.New Dad3w ago

Best part about parent-built treehouses is they become legendary in the neighborhood. All the other kids are gonna be jealous.

BBrandon H.Regular3w ago

That's awesome dude! The fact that it's still standing is half the battle. I've got three kids and every project I do with them turns into a learning experience about what NOT to do next time. How high did you build it?

RRyanRegular3w ago

Nice work getting it done without a trip to the ER. That's legit the hardest part with kids involved. Did they help with the building or mostly cheer you on?

RReggie K.Regular3w ago

Haha the 'didn't collapse' qualifier is the best. My boys would be in that treehouse 24/7 if I let them. Props on getting it done in a weekend, that takes some serious patience and planning.

FFinn M.Regular3w ago

That's rad and the fact that it's still standing is the best part, haha. My son would lose his mind over a treehouse. YouTube University for the win, those videos come through when you need them.

PPedroRegular3w ago

This is so cool. My baby's only six months old so I'm not there yet, but seeing dads build stuff like this with their kids is what I'm excited about. That's the good stuff right there.

DDerekNew Dad3w ago

Haha the 'didn't collapse' part made me laugh. That's legitimately the bar for success on projects like this. How solid is it feeling? Kids love it?

BBrandonRegular3w ago

This is the kind of stuff my kids still talk about years later. Forget the expensive toys, they just remember building something with dad. Did you use rope or a ladder to get up there?

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BBrandonRegular3w ago

Building stuff with your kids is the best. My son is 8 and we just finished a treehouse a month ago. The memories from working on it together are way better than the finished product honestly.