Build a Modern Kids Treehouse

[@twominutetips]

Every kids dream. And your kids had it realized.

[@neme8528]

A 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ project. This is awesome. I've been trying to figure out how to climb a tree (@ 67 yrs) sit a while listen to the wind and read a book, and most importantly how to safely get down without calling for rescue. :) always a kid a heart...just love trees. Blessings have fun :)

[@FortInTheWoods]

I love this comment! Maybe you could use a winch! that's what I would do!

[@RebeccaMcCagueSipe]

Neme, I saw a video which addressed the older generation in a huge family tree house. Build overlapping steps as separate landings up to the height you want, and install railing. Then you can take your time climbing and enjoying the view from any height. If wide enough, you could add rail-seating on one side to sit whenever and wherever you wanted, and always have enough seats for family and friends. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ See the right overlap between steps A & B is 6-8 inches overlapped /#|#\ to stop you at your leg and help prevent a foot/leg slip between steps. \ / \ / \_(◕◕)______ A_ /___\________________ / leg stop / B __/____________ / | leg caught C /___\__________ B to C lacks overlap in which anyone could slip a foot through a 7.5 inch high stair step and which could cause a fall. I hope that this helps you to build a safe haven. I had to edit and shift some alignment, so I hope that it's correct on your screen.

[@stilcrazychris]

You & Jacbo are such great parents. Your kids are so lucky & you've got some great kids to. Chris from Missouri

[@FortInTheWoods]

yeah parenting is such a huge investment but it really pays back! I'm trying to do a lot of the same for my son.

[@alexkrabbendam8099]

It's Jacob or jake

[@larrybe2900]

Brings back some memories when I built one for my son. I just built it elevated on stilts. The trees in my woods were too tall and far apart to use them.

[@FortInTheWoods]

I did the same for one of my forts!

[@augustreil]

I had a side job for some very rich clients to build a tree house for their only daughter. 15'X25' deck in between 4 trees with a 10'X15' Tree house on top of it. The house section was up against 2 of the sides, leaving a 5'X25' deck on 1 side and a 5'X10' deck on the end. It had 3-4'X4' slider windows and a 6' sliding door. It had a full stairwell and railings all around the deck, along with a 40 amp electrical service. They also made me wire, insulate, bead board, paint, outlets, cable, bunk beds, carpet...the works ! I'm talking curtains, mini blinds, trim work and a small baseboard heater with thermostat. It was a mini house minus a bathroom and kitchen. It also had Indoor and outdoor lighting with Cedar shakes for siding and the list goes on. One of the funnest projects I've ever had the pleasure to build ! Their child loved that place for over 10 yrs and is still standing. Sorry for such a long comment, thumbs up.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

That sounds like an amazing build!!!

[@augustreil]

@@AnaWhiteDIY, Thanks, It was fun but way over the top !

[@Nomkhaggy]

How much did it end up costing?

[@augustreil]

@@Nomkhaggy, Right around 35k.

[@DillonMaynard]

Never had a treehouse, so I watch these videos on youtube and live vicariously through them.

[@nancysnider5348]

Sweet treehouse. Many memories to be made by kids for years to come.

[@FortInTheWoods]

Absolutely, one of the huge things we miss now a days. Thats what I stand for at least.

[@70sstreetracergal61]

I so LOVED my treehouse....could get away from older stupid brother n his friends. LOL Mine had a trap door that Daddy made sure i could lock while up there 👍🏻😁

[@FortInTheWoods]

Ours had a trap door when we were kids. Tree house isn't complete with out one!

[@cold3869]

70’sStreetRacer Gal lol daddy

[@ireallyneedtostopchangingm385]

@@cold3869 whos there?

[@KeinPunktlichkeit]

Nice! I wish I'll have one soon,🤞

[@Josh-kb5ox]

That’s just like mine! I’m 10 btw and my brother is 13

[@mandyleeson1]

Great Mum... and Dad, sorry Jacob!. Love the bit where the little fella is busy unravelling the tape measure in the back of the truck and has a quick look around to make sure no-one is looking.

[@mmmark61]

Nice looking treehouse! I like the tin roof! I have also found that because of the movement of the tree, having the three 2x6s floating can help. I make a kind of J-hook with boards to mount to the tree and the joists are supported in them. The tree movement affects things more the higher you go up the tree. The last tree house I built for my kids was 3 levels--a four foot landing, a 7 foot floor and a 14 foot second floor.

[@modify1ful]

Great to see the construction process on this ! Question: might it be a concern that all the 2x6s are fastened tight to the trees rather than one end having the flexibility to move as the tree moves in the wind?

[@thomasmcloughlin5652]

Yes.. Definatley a concern...no allowance for movement of the trees. If the area has minimal exposure they might get away with it

[@ElliotJanes]

My question indeed. Curious 3 years later to know how this tree house has held up to wind since it’s connected to 3 individual trees with no allowance for movement.

[@angiemiranda7769]

You are such a good mom! And what a blessing to have the talent that you do, of building things and knowing how to use power tools safely. My dad was a carpenter and i remember begging him to build me a treehouse or even a playhouse on the ground. I didn’t care, all I wanted was a playhouse. He never did it for me. I remember how sad I was, and I just couldn’t understand why he didn’t want to build me one. I never had any desire to build until the past few years. My dad is sick now, so, unfortunately he can’t teach me. I’m hoping he will get better and be able to, but I don’t know how it’s going to turn out. Little by little I am purchasing my own tools though. So far I have a 12 inch sliding miter saw, a brad nailer, staple gun, and a drill. I hope I’m not wasting my money and I hope I’m able to learn to make all of the things that I want to make. I just came across your channel and I’m thrilled that I did. I can’t wait to watch more of your videos and see what else you have made. Thanks for sharing! 😊😊

[@DonTXPgr]

Cute treehouse for the kids. Betcha they will have lot of fun!!

[@chowe9]

Rain is probably better than fire. Nice looking tree house!

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Fun! My girls would love this

[@volition51]

Love this, but the kid in me wants to see the inside! Our tree fort was just a simple platform up in the trees, but with a neat pulley system rigged up to the house for secret messages 😊. Kids will love this!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

That sounds like tons of fun! We are going to let the kids takeover from here so they can have a part in the creation of it, thank you!

[@0famz]

I've always wanted tree house when I was kid! This is so awesome!

[@garynagle3093]

What a great project for the kids! Might need some kind of a sign. “Grace’s Great Tree house”?

[@andreashoppe7121]

It feels like the triangle base (screwed to the trees) is quite weak... it is just a couple of screws holding the entire thing... or is this just my perception?

[@micahsuboat1233]

Amazing tree house just loved the design! I had the lumber & supplies just might have to do this for my kids!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks!

[@samanthabarris3729]

Beautiful! They going to have loads of fun up there 😁

[@jvhfilms]

My 6 yr old bought me here!!! It shall be done!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

YAY!

[@devondickey9222]

Wow, that is awesome and simple. My son wants a tree house so badly but we live in a subdivision and have no trees in our yard. It kills me that he can't have one. I grew up in the country and was fortunate enough to have one.

[@tessawinn]

You are amazing!! My son and I just watched this together and are ready to make his dream treehouse come true now! Such a great design!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Excellent, sounds like fun!

[@JonBaldock]

What happens if one tree grows faster than the others or when they get wider?

[@TAZMANIA1811]

You should be able to adjust your build depends on the setting.

[@chadcarter2026]

they wont get wider now. they are bolted together

[@DailyGrace316]

They will rip the lag bolts, bow boards, etc. Proper treehouse builds always include utilizing perches so the tree can continue to grow and move unobstructed by the treehouse.

[@jeffvm99]

@@DailyGrace316 one good windstorm and it could be on the ground. Not keen on lagging into live trees...

[@martinlim6204]

Ana, Thank you so much for this wonderful sharing on your Treehouse project.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Free plans on my site! Thank you:)

[@Famvestor]

Thanks for the awesome simple build! For some reason though the link to the plans are broken...

[@rosecityremodel2015]

Great tree house!

[@ChrisGuiley]

Did you attach the walls to the platform somehow? Missed that

[@MarkSvara]

Great work. I would have changed one major thing. Lag bolts into the tree with sliders to allow for tree movement. Is it still standing?

[@tuckertinyhometravels7064]

Thank you! Just what I needed!

[@evelynedwin2472]

this is a nice easy to build tree house. thx Ana for sharing

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for visiting!

[@DrZenphy]

Wonderful work! Thanks a lot. How did you do the finish work, like the pairing etc to make the treehouse last?

[@vincentstemen6309]

Nice tree house except for one problem. I hate to point this out after all your work but, since you anchored it solid to all three trees, the first time you get enough wind for the trees to sway, it's probably going to rip it apart. I learned that lesson the hard way when I built a tree house as a kid. Only I built mine higher in a single tree, anchored to big trunks of the tree. You built it low, which will minimize the amount of movement, but it doesn't take much, especially with it mounted to completely separate trees. When I built mine, I thought that the whole tree would kind of sway together and not hurt the tree house. It didn't work out that way. The limbs have a way of swaying in all different directions. It didn't even make it through the summer before a wind storm completely ripped it loose.

[@seriouslyreally5413]

Looks easy! I would add a extra safety rail across the lower part of your outside corner window cut out as the sills seem a little low. Dont want a rambunctious 10yr old falling out. Don't make the window smaller. A rail can maintain the open feel of the larger window with added safety.

[@MssFrisky]

Thank you for documenting this and sharing it! We finally have space and trees to build a little house.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderful!

[@2552Zeus]

She’s gunna ask for a wood stove as soon as it starts getting really cold lol

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

😂

[@FortInTheWoods]

I would, I used to have a tree house and would camp in winter haha. We would order pizza to next door and eat it to keep warm haha

[@EdA-bz3bu]

Putting just couple degrees or rack on the ladder makes a huge difference for ease of use.

[@debdottir]

Looks great. You and Jacob do a very nice job of providing for your children.

[@shawnwolfenbarker3327]

Looks good . you can put 4x4 posts in at the trees for extra support

[@veniturataeaoatofautauanuu4530]

Thank you for this. Simple and beautiful.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@jstaffordii]

That's a nice deer stand for the kids during hunting season

[@gaileenfrost5212]

Tree house is so beautiful

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for the visit!

[@ryan18wheeler]

Great video! Can you please share the plans. The link in the description isn't working.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

They will get many years of fun out of this.

[@kaycox5555]

Great parents!

[@BliGuy]

How did you attach the square base to the rectangular frame??

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching! Check out my post here covering that www.ana-white.com/node/37616

[@RebeccaMcCagueSipe]

What was your final cost? $60 for cedar walls was a great choice. That cuts down on the bugs too. Just sand it a little when the cedar smell dissipates or if bugs start to collect. If there's enough branches, greenhouse panels are really nice for letting more light inside. Research arbor slats and how a turmoil breeze helps to deter bugs from hanging around. They're a good add on for the gap in your roof and for a wall under the treehouse, where kids might picnic in the shade or sit out of a rain. Usually placed on the west wall which gets the most wind. Lake people may want to choose a northern or NW wall.

[@notsureiL]

I'm here to learn :) Awesome tree house.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks and welcome!

[@GruntHarley]

Really cool design, I would just add a slide from the house and a rope. Nice work

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Cool idea!

[@gerardmccartney3186]

Excellent. I've been toying with doing this for years.

[@Tim-57]

Very nice build and great parents to make time to do so. Poor kids to be back in school already! 😉

[@mini_worx]

Awesome project!!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you!

[@randomanimations1505]

What was the approximate cost?

[@wpsa100]

Wow it’s really cool 😎 house!!!

[@tracywofford2145]

Love the explanation. Thanks!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gabruekqbryh7871]

My dads going to pay for all the wood and I’m going to be the one doing all the work!!!!! I’m super exited to get started soon

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Happy building!

[@gabruekqbryh7871]

@@AnaWhiteDIY Thank you :)

[@orissatann232]

awesome i wish I could build my grandsons one.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@pamjean2308]

i HAVE A 8FT BED PICKUP TRUCK WITH A LIFT GATE THAT ADDS 10". i HAVE 2 X 4'S & WANTED TO MAKE IT 6 TO 7 FT HIGH FROM BED FLOOR. MAYBE OIL CLOTH ROOF WITH 1FT OVERHANG OVER RAILS & 2FT OVERHANG OVER LIFT GATE. i WANT IT SEE THRU PLASTIC 2FT UP FROM TRUCK RAILS SO THERE ARE NO BLIND SPOTS. ANA ANY IDEAS HOW 2 BUILD IT? SHOULD I USE 2 1/2" DECK SCREWS. LAG SCREWS? I THOUGHT I WOULD STRAP IT DOWN WITH CLOTH HOOK STRAPS 2 TRUCK UNLESS THERE IS A BETTER WAY

[@RebeccaMcCagueSipe]

A stretchy Bungee Cord. It lasts a few years when left out in the weather. We have a run for our little 8 lb Yorkie, who probably pulls 30 pounds when he darts at cats and squirrels, that we replace every 2 to 3 years. And, the little give it still has, even when pulled taunt, will save your throat if you ever dart into that line in the dark.

[@RKSingh-pi4dq]

Great Build Thx

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@aMiR-zp3hi]

Is this the right method to mount to a tree? what happens when the tree grows or under high winds the trees want to sway and move?

[@shogun678]

The trunk of a tree doesn't grow taller, only thicker.

[@cars1313]

amazing video..my kids got years asking for one three house..i think is time to start

[@toothaching]

Cool!

[@JonBaldock]

This video almost became rated R for moment there in the Treehouse.

[@NATURALEZAVISTA]

Me gustó!!👍

[@joannaevangelista882]

Im building a tree house with my grandpa this video really helped

[@linabelyamani1058]

This is a really nice base if i ever get a tree house ! Thank u for his nice and short vid! :)

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

No problem 😊

[@natepabst7621]

Hey! Loved the video! Is there a reason the link to the plans in the details section no longer works? Would you be able to send me the info? This is exactly what I was looking for with my kids treehouse. We have 3 trees in our backyard I am looking to make use of, so this is perfect. Any additional thoughts or ideas would be welcomed! Thanks in advance!

[@la1930]

Oh yeah! I still want a treehouse 😁🤣🤔💞

[@FortInTheWoods]

You should do it! Keeps age at bay!

[@welcometobangkok8220]

yeah lmao. i’m 17 and looking in my backyard to see if i have 3 trees to build a treehouse by myself.

[@lorischroeder5313]

I think it looks great! However, what happens to that triangular foundation when the trees grow in circumference and begin pushing that foundation apart? Great structural design though!!!

[@kaehtie7642]

Great video! Just curious, how much did this cost in total?

[@benjamindion1020]

The plan isn’t available anymore! Is it possible to have the details to build this tree house ? I would like to know the measurement of the walls and floor if possible! Thanks 😁

[@shammaist]

This is beautiful. I wanna built a tree house for my son, and come across your channel. Thank you.

[@Animbating]

Looks great!!!

[@kayoualorkyl]

I was looking at the tree house then I look at the name and I'm like ohhhh my favorite builder!

[@Maria-ys5sc]

I like all the nature sounds😌

[@MrRationalist]

Great video, I am going to copy this design as have 2 eager kids and 3 similar trees at the bottom of the garden !

[@albertomagdua7109]

Good place for study,serene..!

[@ritaadekoya]

I love it 😊

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@sueschultz9358]

What a fun treehouse! Love it!

[@georgethinks9431]

Wow great video..also ur level cuts?

[@dammymustapha3122]

How did you secure the frame to the base?

[@cherylhenson2720]

Super! Golden Star parents.

[@donnakawaykla6978]

it look's nice

[@melissabarron1574]

Great job!

[@nightdraco1393]

What a super mom, great job

[@jeremylyle2653]

I didnt know you had a youtube channel!!! i have been following your website for years!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

So happy you found us here!

[@medivoctor]

Thank you for sharing!

[@KJJensen80]

This is great! Could you tell me what the length between each tree was?

[@toddhines5036]

That was awesome !

[@itsmecathyw2503]

Great job and great parents ❤️

[@ryanbayne1660]

What program did you use in the beginning of the video to show the 3D plans?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Google SketchUp

[@kristafied]

When u live in woods and u can build a treehouse like this. And imma build it. 💯

[@kashishpal6365]

It's so good

[@PWlangford1]

Good job guys.

[@chickenfarm665]

Good momma. May Jesus bless you and your family 💕

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for the visit!

[@chickenfarm665]

@@AnaWhiteDIY thank you for the plans. We are going to build this very soon for our son. Check out Chuck Missler on KZbin

[@ryanpatek5154]

I bought a house a few years ago that has a tree house. What should I do when the tree has begun to grow into the lumber that the tree house is constructed with? I’m afraid of it hurting the tree. Can I cut the wood that is constricting the tree so the tree can grow properly? Should I leave the wood and bolts that has grown into the trees ?

[@elgs1980]

That's super awesome treehouse. My kid loves it and wants to build one. But I wonder if you need any permissions to build such a treehouse on the trees?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks! We do not, but it depends on where you live.

[@medivoctor]

Well done!

[@alexandrasolinsky5280]

Great video! Would have been helpful if you put the materials that were needed.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

This one is available on our premium plan site! www.sprucdmarket.com/plans/modern-playhouse/