DIY Treehouse - Going Bigger Than Expected

4h ago·1 min read

Started as a simple platform in our oak tree. Now it's basically a full treehouse with walls and a roof. Been working on it for 6 weeks with my boys helping. Used reclaimed wood from a torn down barn. It's not perfect but it's solid and the kids love it. Spent way more money than I wanted but we're doing it right so nobody gets hurt. Almost done. Just need to finish the railing and add a pulley system for snacks. Best weekend project ever honestly.

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BBrandonNew Dadjust now

Walls and a roof sounds incredible. How long did the whole project take you? I love these kinds of weekend missions but I always underestimate the time.

KKevin M.New Dadjust now

Please tell me you documented this build. I need photos of this treehouse situation because this sounds insane in the best way possible.

CCarlosNew Dadjust now

This is awesome. Started with a platform and now you've basically built a castle. Did you have experience with this stuff before or did you learn as you went? My boys would lose their minds over something like this.

PPhil K.Regular4h ago

Six weeks in and it's become a full treehouse? That's the kind of mission creep I can get behind. Your boys are gonna remember this forever.

RRob P.Regular4h ago

A treehouse with walls and a roof sounds like the ultimate hangout spot. Bet the neighborhood kids are jealous right now.

HHank L.Regular4h ago

Working on something for six weeks straight with your kids and actually finishing it? That's real parenting right there.

SSteve K.New Dadjust now

Your kids are going to remember this forever. This is the kind of thing that becomes a family legend.