So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Buy Or Build A Tree House

By Jim Bruce


Choosing to buy or build a Tree House for the children can in itself be a hard decision to make. But before buying any tree house plan there are a few things you should take into consideration. You want everyone in agreement with what type of tree house design to build. Then get started on approximating a time line for the full task to be completed. Before attempting any building or constructing of a project, there are some important basics that should be covered. This article will try to summarize some of these guidelines and hopefully help make that choice of whether to Buy or Build a Tree House a lot easy. Before choosing which blueprint or template you want to use, one must make a choice on where to build the project. Choosing your build site is a crucial part because it dictates what design can be incorporated. Such things like how high off the ground or what type of tree can be defining decisions on which type of design to go with. Finding a design that is a little easier for first time woodworkers might make things go a lot smoother. Or if everyone involved feels comfortable with challenges you might want something more complicated. All these decisions help to choose the most convenient tree house plans to use.

After choosing the best site for the job at hand we can get down to picking a design to construct that is comfortable for everyone to build. When making a decision on what design to go with make sure to look at the tools and equipment needed to accomplish the task. Knowing the difficulty level of the project can also be a factor in the design choices. Some first time craftsman might shy away from using power tools which can limit what tree house plans to use. Getting to know your crew(Clan,Family,Loved Ones,Friends) better and what their comfortable with will also help.

A good example of the difference between a prefabricated set and a do-it-yourself one is when my buddy purchased his and I built ours. After my friend took two weekends to assemble the package he realized it was missing some crucial pieces to finish the job. He then tried to return the kit only to find out there were no more like it in storage and that his model was discontinued. Just to add fuel to the fire he then found out that the max load per child was very low. Where the one I built was easily customizable and could withstand all four of my kids. These are another couple of points to consider when learning how to construct your own tree house.

Trying to calculate the cost will help in knowing if it's in your budget. So knowing what tools, equipment rentals or types of materials being used will be other factors in determining the costs. If one was to compare the pros and cons of buying or building a tree house. They would see that constructing your own is always going to be easier to customize, way cheaper and can be good quality time spent on the wife and kids.

I guess looking back at all the information that is given here it still does not seem that simple to construct your own tree house or playhouse. Something seems to be missing, like a full set of your very own plans showing everything needed to construct that custom tree house. But now with the various tips and suggestions made here, making an educated decision on which tree house plans to implement into the backyard will come a little easier.

My kids can't wait to get outside to play in their Tree House they helped build themselves. Our backyard started out with just a couple of play structures and ended up with everything imaginable. Did you find the tips on whether to buy or build a tree house helpful? I always like helping people upgrade their basic woodworking skills or guide them on how to build a tree house. The quality time spent with your loved ones is all bonus!




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