Synopses & Reviews
With this guide in hand, any family can easily build their own customized backyard playhouse, clubhouse, treehouse, or fort. Charming designs and illustrations make the process fun, and step-by-step instructions ensure success. Lee Mothes covers everything you need to know, whether you have previous building experience or not. You'll love building a clubhouse with your kids, and your kids will love playing in it for years to come!
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"Delivers inspiration and instruction -- plus playful anecdotes and nostalgic references -- so every kid can build the clubhouse of his or her dreams." Timothy and Laura Dahl
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"...filled with nostalgic charm, the projects are cleanly broken down and quite manageable, with lots of tips for both kids and adults. ... Any interested kid or adult can build a clubhouse with this book in hand. Fantastic advice and encouragement make each project approachable. ... A great addition to any building collection--highly recommended."
Relaxshacks.com, DIY Network Host, and author of - " - Humble Homes, Simple Shacks - "
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"Everything you need to know to build a clubhouse, or heck, even a real-deal vacation cabin!"
Library Journal
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"Designing and building the ultimate clubhouse is an incredibly fun process that should be mandatory for all kids between the ages of 3 and 93!"
Derek "Deek" Diedricksen - Relaxshacks.com, DIY Network Host, and author of "Humble Homes, Simple Shacks"
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Build your own unique backyard playhouse. In this inspiring guide, Lee Mothes shows you how easy it is to construct the hideout of your kids dreams. With simple step-by-step instructions and plenty of innovative ideas to engage kids throughout the building process, the whole family can get involved in the fun. You ll love constructing a personalized clubhouse with your kids, and your kids will enjoy playing in it for years to come. Just don t forget the secret password.
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A Hideaway Everyone Can Build
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A Hideaway Everyone Can Build
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A Hideaway Everyone Can Build
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A Hideaway Everyone Can Build
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A Hideaway Everyone Can Build
About the Author
Lee Mothes is an artist and high school art teacher who has fond memories of his own childhood clubhouse. He studied architectural design, worked as a full-time carpenter, taught various hands-on carpentry courses and built many small structures over the years. He lives in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.
Table of Contents
Preface: My Clubhouse Building Adventures
Introduction: Why Build a Clubhouse?