Kids Outdoor Playhouse

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Build the playhouse deck

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Build the base

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Add joists & deck boards

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Build the playhouse walls

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Build the walls & add paneling to the back

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Attach the walls to the deck

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THREE

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Add horizontal railing pieces

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Add the X centers

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FOUR

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Secure the slide to the deck

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Add 1x6 boards to the wall side

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Secure holds from the inside

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FIVE

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Add supports & closure strips

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Attach roof panels

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Play time

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Kids Outdoor Playhouse

Build the playhouse deck

Build the base

Level it on the ground

Add joists & deck boards

Build the playhouse walls

Build the walls & add paneling to the back

Cut out around any windows

Attach the walls to the deck

THREE

Add a railing to the playhouse

Add horizontal railing pieces

Attach railing posts

Add the X centers

FOUR

Add the slide and climbing wall

Secure the slide to the deck

Add reinforcements if needed

Add 1x6 boards to the wall side

Add 2x6s to the deck side

Secure holds from the inside

Drill holes for climbing holds

FIVE

Add a roof to the playhouse

Add supports & closure strips

Build the roof rafters

Attach roof panels

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