Build one of these unique playhouse designs for your favorite child.

These unique do-it-yourself playhouses and play forts were originally designed by John Lewis for UBuild.com. They are currently hosted and offered for free by AreaGuides.com

Older designs like these often specified pressure-treated wood for durability. Unfortunately, some of the chemicals used to preserve wood may be harmful to kids. Substitute durable untreated wood like redwood or red cedar for the pressure-treated lumber specified on these plans, or make sure from you supplier that the pressure-treated wood that you're ordering is safe for kids.

Frontier Playhouse  This is an easy to build Frontier type playhouse that your kids will enjoy. You build it from stockade fence pieces that you can buy at your local home center.

Treeless Tree House   Because you may not have the perfect tree in the perfect location, This design uses a substitute "tree" - a pole similar to a small telephone pole that you can purchase at a lumber yard or farm supply store.

Two Story Fort Playhouse  Here's a two floor Fort Playhouse that you can build with step by step building directions.

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