Modern playhouse

This was originally posted some time last year but I thought it would be fun to revisit in case any of you want a Memorial Day product! 😉 I have been wanting to build a modern playhouse for our boys for a while now….I’ve had a dozen ideas pinned on a Pinterest board but the […]

We've compiled our 10 Favorite Backyard Playhouses. As summer nears, it's time to dream up some backyard projects, including a new playhouse!

A gallery of finalists in the Outdoor category of the 2012 Houses Awards.

Building a modern playhouse required planning and prep work. This post explains how I got started and includes the cut list I used for the deck and framing.

How much does it cost to build a modern playhouse? Here’s an estimate of what you might spend to build a DIY playhouse similar to ours. It’s a question that comes up relatively often – “How much did it cost to build your playhouse?” I had the same exact question in mind as I viewed […]

Chronicling my obsession with modern dollhouses and miniatures.

A backyard is like a blank slate: a little tiny plot of land all your own, to deal with however you please (with perhaps a little input from your homeowners’ association). What will you do with your own little estate? Here are 10 ways to make the very most of your backyard — innovative (and maybe even a little crazy) features you never knew you needed. 1. A swimming pool that looks like a pond. → Learn more about natural pools here. 2.