Half the fun of a custom backyard play area is the challenge of starting with a blank slate and a wish list. It's the root of my builders passion.  My philosophy is, "It's mine until I give it to you". My clients usually get a crude drawing of an agreed plan and 1-3 months later they have something specific to their family needs, built with quality and craftsmanship not typically seen in backyard wood forts and swing sets. Get inspired and build a redwood playhouse, a cedar loft or some other cool DIY outdoor project.

Unique One of a
​Kind Playsets.

When it comes to wood fort or playset design my style doesn't include a blueprint and each design is one of a kind. The process for each clubhouse design starts with a wish list of features and events and a meeting with the client family to assess what they want for now and future.  A willing client with an open mind and a similar passion for their backyard playset project ignites my imagination, my mind travels, a crude drawing of the future playhouse follows and a few months later you get a playset built with quality and craftsmanship not typically seen in backyard wood forts and swing sets. These types of custom playscape projects are not for everyone and a generous budget is required.

Building Custom Swing 
​Sets Brings Me Peace. 

There are few things in the world that are as rewarding as building a backyard playset. My kid had several forts and swingsets over the years and it's been my honor to share that feeling with other parents through my DIY swing set plans. That sense of pride gets to ride with me through my daily life and while your kids may never remember me, they will always carry the memories of fun times at the backyard playscape because of what my hands allow me to do. 
​The challenge of a custom build is the root of my passion. Half the fun is starting with a blank slate and a wish list. Playsets can be simple and some, like the one to the right are beyond simple. My philosophy is, "It's mine until I give it to you". 

Build It Well
​and Build
​With Purpose

Unfortunately, building wood playsets for free is not an option. My best option, build for your kids and make you pay. These types of custom playscape projects are not for everyone and a generous budget helps. My custom forts and wooden playhouses are built one at a time and are built in the order deposits are made and most of the time there is a 3-6 month waiting list. Paying more will not advance delivery of your family playset. Offering to help will cost you more. Offering to pay less will get you a dial tone. Offering to pay more than expected will make me think you're weird. Cool space names are optional.​

Natural woods are a natural choice for playsets. Most of my custom clubhouses and forts are made with natural Heart Redwood or locally grown Eastern Red Cedar sometimes referred to as aromatic red cedar. Pressure treated is more economical and can be used for playsets, but my preference is a natural wood playset. It's safer for me, your kids, and the environment. A well built natural wood fort / swing set will last 7-10 years maybe more. Resale can be 50%-75% if properly maintained. Please take the time to enjoy my Custom Playset Gallery and get inspired to build a redwood playhouse, a cedar loft or some other cool outdoor project. ​

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