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Built a treehouse with my kids this weekend and it's actually standing

3w ago·1 min read

So I had this crazy idea to build a treehouse in the oak tree in our backyard. My 7 year old has been asking for one all summer. Grabbed some 2x8s from Home Depot, some lag bolts, and just went for it. Took all day Saturday and Sunday morning but it's done. It's not fancy but the thing is solid. Kids went up there after I finished and I could see them getting that look like they owned the whole neighborhood. Best $200 I've spent in a while.

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BBrian L.Regular3w ago

That's awesome! My son is only 6 months old so this is like a dream I'm storing away for the future. How'd you figure out the structural stuff? Did you follow plans or just wing it?

MMarcoNew Dad3w ago

That oak tree is gonna be the best investment you make all year. My kids basically live in ours during summer, and honestly it's the first thing they ask about when they wake up. Props for actually getting it done.

NNate B.Regular3w ago

Dude, this is the kind of project that makes you a legend with your kids. We tried something similar last summer and it became the whole neighborhood hangout spot. Just wait till the birthday parties start happening up there.