How Do You Build Playhouse Kits Yourself?
Children’s playhouses are wooden structures that can include swings, ladders, monkey bars, rope ladders and other options for kids to play on. Major retailers like Toys R Us offer a variety of different types ranging from $500 to $3,000. These playhouse kits are very detailed and construction is challenging. A friend’s help is required on certain assembly steps. Basic tools are required. No special skills are needed to complete assembly. Take a detailed inventory of all the pieces that came in the kit. The wood pieces may not be marked, so the only way you can tell which part is needed is to measure it against supplied plans and mark it yourself. Same goes for the hardware—carefully label each bolt, washer and nut and place them in separate boxes for future use. Assemble long pieces on a garage floor or in a driveway. It is essential to use a level to maintain proper angles. Construction is best done in sub-assemblies: first swingset beams, then monkey bar ladders, then playhouse sid
