Have you seen a treehouse before? Many people have treehouses in their yards. You can build your own treehouse too! A treehouse is a house in a tree.
You could have a small treehouse. It can be very simple. You could have a big treehouse. It can be very complicated.
A lot of people think treehouses are just for children to play in. They are wrong! Some treehouses are restaurants, hotels, and even homes. These treehouses are much bigger. Some treehouses have a staircase inside them to reach the second floor. Treehouses can overlook some scenic views. Do you want to stay at a dreamy treehouse?
Some treehouses are off-grid, which means they are not using electricity from the city. Some people might make their own power, or they might not use power at all. They get everything they need from nature.
How do we build a treehouse? First, we need to choose a strong tree. The tree needs to be strong enough to support the treehouse. Next, we need to make a plan for the treehouse. We need to know what it looks like and how complicated it will be. Finally, we can start to build a treehouse. Don't forget to put on a harness. Harnesses are for safety so that we do not fall off the tree.
The treehouse needs a floor, a frame, and a roof. All of this can be made with pieces of wood. Don't forget to make holes for the door and window. You could add a deck to enjoy nature even more. A rope swing is a fun addition too.
Do you know who are the best treehouse builders? The Korowai people are experts at building treehouses. They live in West Papua, Indonesia. They only need simple tools to build their treehouses. The Korowai people build treehouses very high in the jungle trees. By building the treehouses higher up, the Korowai people can stay safe. It is a safe place to sleep because it keeps the jungle animals away.
Do you want to build your own treehouse?