Build a playhouse

Learn how to transform simple pallet into a charming playhouse for kids for a magical space that promises DIY adventure and fun.

DIY simple deck for a modern playhouse - Our deck is 3' high, which is tall enough for a slide but not so tall that it feels unsafe.

For the boys' 3rd birthday, we decided to build the boys a playhouse. The pictures below cover a span of exactly three months... starting on...

When I was little, my parents built me a playhouse out of old pallets. It wasn't just any playhouse—it was my secret hideout, my castle, and my spaceship all in one. They found the instructions online and spent a weekend putting it together. I still remember watching them work, feeling excited about having my own special place. That playhouse became the center of my childhood adventures. Years later, the memory of how much joy that pallet playhouse brought me made me want to share this joy…

There are so many DIY playhouses shared online, but not all of them come with a plan or tutorial. So today we are sharing some of the best playhouses we found, all with accompanying plans! Whether you want a simple playhouse, a GRAND playhouse, a tree house, or maybe you're looking for a toddler playhouse or a tiny playhouse for small spaces, we've included a sample of just about everything you can imagine.

We built a playhouse! Last year : ) This post has been in the works for a while now. Every time I thought about writing it, I wanted to…

We've compiled our 10 Favorite Backyard Playhouses. As summer nears, it's time to dream up some backyard projects, including a new playhouse!

How much does it cost to build a modern playhouse? Here’s an estimate of what you might spend to build a DIY playhouse similar to ours. It’s a question that comes up relatively often – “How much did it cost to build your playhouse?” I had the same exact question in mind as I viewed […]

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Think putting up a roof on a playhouse is difficult? Reconsider with this plan. This simple roof design will take all of the confusion out of rafters. We've had this playhouse up through a windy Alaska summer (and winter), through rainstorms, and even with lots of snow!