mama2cntrykids Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 We want to make one, but I have no idea where to start. We have two trees in our yard that together make a V. They would be perfect to make a tree house/fort in with a slide going down out of it. It also want to make a swingset between two other trees that are next to the V trees. Maybe a teeter-totter too? I know my boys would love to help my step son (who's 17 and very handy) make it, but I need some kind of starting point to direct my step son to. Ideas? Anyone done this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 We started by browsing online for ideas and plans. DH eventually bought a book of instructions at a home supply store. There are plans and instructions for both decks and play structures. We actually built a deck, so DH put in pilings with the cement and all that structural stuff that I don't understand. ;) He left a section of the railing open and installed slide in the space. It's fun to be able to do what you want, but also takes time and a little research. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Oh, what NOT to do is a great idea too lolol! I was thinking of getting a book from the library, but then I thought, what if I doesn't have what we're looking for, can we tweek what they do have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 If you were going to make a play structure yourself, how would you start? ....with bubble wrap. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 "If you were going to make a play structure yourself, how would you start?" First I read this as "If you were going to make a play structure FOR yourself, how would you start." :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 yes :iagree: I was surprised to see so many starter kits or just instructions on how to do that online-I found some at amazon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 My husband designed ours on Google Sketch-up. He ordered the materials from a local lumber yard, slides & swings from a big box store, and built in the yard. We wanted something relatively simple, three swings & a slide ... but we wanted a *big* fort, which didn't seem available. Some day we hope to put sand in the box below the fort, but we haven't done so yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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