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It’s good for kids to have a place they can call their own; a place where they make the rules and call the shots (no boys/girls allowed, for example). Having a playhouse or tree house is not just about playing—it’s about independence, too. It’s nice for them to have a place where they can feel…

If you’re thinking about doing something special for the kids, few projects have as much tradition and mystique as the tree house. Building a tree house is a deceptively simple project. A kid tree house doesn’t take the precision or craftsmanship of stone tile or custom built furniture, but special considerations must be taken to…

Greenhouse design is dependent on how you intend to use your greenhouse and your budget. There is a wide range of materials and equipment available to choose from, with an equally wide range of costs and uses. That being said, it’s important to educate yourself on what’s out there before you shop, so that you…

Pressure-treated wood is wood that has been infused with chemical preservatives to protect the wood from rot and insects. The wood is placed in a depressurized holding tank that removes the air and replaces it with a preservative. The most important thing to understand about this pressure treatment is that the process is, by far,…

To the layperson, a yurt can best be described as a combination between a gazebo and a tent. To the historian, architect, or engineer, the yurt is an important architectural milestone originally designed by the Mongols for steppes housing in the severe climate of the Asian interior. A yurt is a round dwelling, held together…

Whether gardening is a part-time passion or a full-time pursuit, a greenhouse can help you expand and explore your planting interests. Building a greenhouse can extend your growing season and protect the plants inside from harsh weather. With a greenhouse, you: Don’t have to choose between fruits, vegetables or flowers — in a greenhouse, you…