How to Build a Treehouse

Want to know how to build a treehouse? If you’re looking for tree house plans to build an awesome one for your kids, then follow this DIY tutorial video!

It’s every kids’ dream to have a treehouse. I can still remember the fun memories I had with my siblings growing up playing in our treehouse like it was yesterday. It was so much fun. In my opinion, if you have a big sturdy tree in your yard or homestead, it’s an opportunity for a woodworking project. So if you have kids or just want a nice place to hang out, build a DIY treehouse. It will be worth it!

FIRST Watch this video by Wranglestar. Then follow along below!

If you’d like to watch how it’s done, watch this full video tutorial from Wranglerstar:

What you’ll need to build a treehouse:

tree bazooka
air pump
strings
helmet
ropes
rope box
hole saw
torpedo level
ratchet
breaker bar
chainsaw mill
meter
minimill
drill
hand gloves
safety glasses
ear muffs
welding machine
saw
tap and die set
ladder
strap
speed square
hammer
rubber mallet
crescent wrench
socket wrench
reciprocating saw
reveal square
crow bar
pencil
squangle
combination wrench
grinder
chain
axe

Materials:

tree
3×8” wood
3×6”wood
1/2 inch plywood
2×6 wood
2×4 wood
sidings
plywood
metal roof
old window and door
hinges
lag bolts
bracket
washers
turnbuckle
nails
hurricane clips
cable clip
cable wire
farrells
spring
electric tape
pulley
strings

Step 1. Select and prepare the tree

Prepare tree bazooka and rope.

Step 2. Treehouse Foundation

Make the water pipe bracket. It’s very important that you do this part correctly since this is what will give support to your treehouse.

Step 3. Treehouse Flooring

Tips on installing and putting the floor deck here.

Step 4. Treehouse Door

Step 5. Treehouse Wall and Window

Here is how the installation of wall was made.

Step 6. Treehouse Roof

Building the rafters can be seen here.

Install the sidings and roof.

Step 7. Treehouse Railing

Railings are made of cable wire that has a 6″ spaces in between. Check here on how this was done.

Step 8. Treehouse Stairs

Watch here how the stairs was made.

And you’re done! You and your kids can now enjoy your brand new treehouse!

Here’s the video again:

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How to Build a Treehouse