So you're a child at heart too, right?!
I was thinking back before buying a house was an option and about my childhood houses. Yes, tree houses! I remember planning for days and building for seasons the perfect tree house. We would get some construction paper and crayons out and start the planning with the neighbor kids. It would always include a look-out tower to keep an eye on the girls who weren't allowed and an escape route in case the bad kids in the neighborhood were coming. We could exit via rope and have the doors locked so they couldn't get in. We would then have a way to get in that only we would know about, normally through the roof. The problem was we were so small and the wood was always so heavy. Dangerous? YES! We would tack the boards to the side of the tree with roofing nails and thought it would hold forever.
Looking back the our tree house builds were one of my fondest memories. So my idea is to get some of my readers involved and build your kids the perfect tree house. You'll have a great time with your kids and they'll think your the coolest parents on the block. The other kids will brag to their parents too. Make it safe and make it cool! If your kids are really young don't go too high. Don't build above concrete, asphalt, etc. Make sure the tree is safe. Google this stuff. It takes a few minutes and is totally worth it.
Build your tree house and create some memories with your kids!
Thanks for reading,
Joe Fernald
Keller Williams~Vancouver, WA
360.852.5530
Here's a video and some pictures!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arYZMmgCLsQ
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