RE: Wooden Outdoor Playhouses... Are they worth it???
How about a wooden swing set (if you don't have one) My DH bought a wooden set for DS1 when he was 5 - he is 11 now. The company he bought it from is out of business, but similar to Rainbow quality. It has a sandbox underneath the fort - a ladder, slide, and cover. I'm sure if it were "properly" treated every few years it would look GREAT. But overall it is is really good condition. We are actually thinking about adding swings and whatnot onto the fort. We currently have a metal set next to the wooden one.
DS2 loves the fort.... he loves to climb up and down the ladder.
We usually play early in the morning - or in the evening when it is "cooler"
We live in Dallas.... so I understand the weather issue.
Deanna
my three sons
8/95, 10/04 and 6/08