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Up a Tree with a Ladder

Build a Hangout That Ranks High Above the Rest

By Mark Stackpole

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For the Mirrows, this labor of love remains a work in progress. Mirrow sees room for improvement. "At some point, I'd love to attach a fire pole to make getting down easier," he says, proving that treehouses spark inspiration and imagination in children of all ages.

Planning Your Treehouse

David Stiles has a lot of ideas to help you build the perfect treehouse for your kids at www.treehouse-books.com. Getting started, however, requires a little planning. Here's some ideas to get your tree house off the ground:

  • Hold a family meeting to start tossing out design ideas.
  • Using those ideas, make or pick a plan, taking the logistics into account.
  • Pick a tree that has limbs strong enough to support your treehouse and some open space between branches to allow for building.
  • Safety is key. Allow for wind and make sure that your treehouse is properly supported.
  • Remember, treehouses do not have to be elaborate or expensive to be fun. "Anyone who can bore a hole with a drill can build a treehouse," Stiles says.

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