About the Author
Phil Schmidt has written several successful home improvement DIY books, including Decorating with Architectural Details, Sheds, Gazebos &Outbuildings, and Finishing Basements & Attics. He lives in Golden, CO
Publishers Description:
Complete Guide: Build Your Kids a Treehouse is a basic yet complete presentation of how to plan, design, and build a safe, fun treehouse structure for children. The book begins with an inspirational chapter showing the many treehouse variations that are possible. Next, a chapter on basic techniques shows how the essential treehouse platform can be built and secured in any tree configuration -- nestled high among the branches or designed so the trunk passes up through the center, and every variation in-between. Then, separate chapters show the techniques for adding walls, roofs, ladders, access hatches and accessories. The final chapter of the book gives complete plans for the treehouses, from the very simple to the surprisingly sophisticated.
Review
Help your kids explore their imaginations with a well-built tree house. Schmidt (Decorating with Architectural Details) presents a well-organized guide to the basics of tree house building. Good photos and clear, detailed instructions lead readers through six designs. There is an informative section on what species of tree is best to "host" your structure as well as cautionary information on building codes and zoning. ...Schmidt provides great instruction and a solid foundation. Recommended.
-- Library Journal, March 1, 2007
