From basic sheds with tin walls to miniature mansions with working woodwork, porches and windows, the right playhouse can be a fun family project.

Just get the right plans for your skill level, neighborhood, and price range

Some projects can easily be completed by a patient beginner with just a little woodworking skill in a weekend or two. While others can be difficult even for an experienced builder. Be sure to do your research first and choose the plan that’s right for you so you and your kids aren’t disappointed.

Speaking of children, be sure to include them in your choice of plan and building. They will be the new “owners” and choosing and building their new playhouse is a great way to get them involved, teach them some responsibility, and an opportunity for you and your crew to share some valuable family time.

With the right playhouse plans, you can build an attractive and fun playhouse, save money doing it, spend quality time with your kids, and be the coolest parent on the block.

An active child is a healthy child.

Being outdoors and enjoying the benefits of an outdoor playhouse can allow your child to stay active. Today there are too many indoor “sit” activities that try to distract them from exercise. Television, video games, computers, text messaging, etc. Much more than we had when we were children.

So a playhouse of their own may be just the spur of the imagination they need to “get out and play.”

A healthy imagination is important for children to become creative adults.

Also, playhouses are great fun for kids on rainy days when they would normally be stuck inside.

Your children will enjoy endless hours of outdoor fun and exercise playing adult in a house made for children.