Simple tree house plans

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Build your own treehouse from Pete Nelson's plans!

In spring of 2013, I decided to bust out and build a tree house for my daughter Ursula, which I’d never done before. I remember having one as a kid and loving it. I wanted one that I could build in a day, wouldn’t be too high up so as to worry me or other parents, and which was SIMPLE in design to maximize playtime and allow for adding on later. It’s light, open and can go up and down easily.

How to Plan a Tree House: Tree houses are one of idyllic childhood symbols. A special place, away from parents and school, that is just your own. It’s not hard to see why it’s an idea that’s persisted for generations. But actually building the tree house isn’t kids’ work. To…

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It's easy to build your own modern kids treehouse! Our cleverly designed plans use cedar fence pickets to keep the cost down, and off the shelf roofing panels (so you don't have to cut metal). Our step by step plans include materials, shopping and cut list, and step by step diagrams.

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These printable PDF plans are just what you need to build your own tree house or tree fort. It was designed around 8 foot lengths of lumber, with the novice in mind, and has nearly zero waste. SIZE: 8x8 feet. COST: $1000 USD. Material choices and local pricing will vary the total build cost. WHAT’S INCLUDED: Instantly available digital download includes printable PDF builder-ready blueprints, an illustrated step-by-step build guide, a materials list, notes on materials, a digital album of 40…