Comments on: Summer Reading Nook/Outdoor Hideaway Building Plans

By: Eli S

Eli S — Sat, 03 Aug 2019 18:24:52 +0000

I love the instructions. One thing has me puzzled Is the 2×4 brace for the crossbar on the roof really mounted half-on, half-off the corner brace? That doesn’t cause funny angles? Also, am I right I need a hole for that or else be prepared to drill? In your instructions, the corner brace is pictured twice and doesn’t seem to be the same brace in both shots –, once on its own (no hole) and once mounted (extra square hole).

By: Robert Sexton

Robert Sexton — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:19:19 +0000

Thanks for putting these plans up! My daughter and I built this last month, and it’s been a grand success.

I made two changes that are worth mentioning – The 2x6s for the floor were very heavy, and I didn’t want to use pressure-treated wood for a surface where people would sit. Instead, we got pine tongue and groove flooring, and sealed it with water seal. I used pressure-treated wood for the structural members. The whole thing is very sturdy. Because of the deck screws, it can be taken apart if we move.

The other thing that we did was switch the roof from a peaked design to a 15-degree lean-to. That allowed me to tuck it all under a tree in the yard. We added clear corrugated roofing panels (Palruf). It has rain protection and the clear panels give it all an airy feel.

The end result is something like a stage. We added a rug, a beanbag chair, and put curtains around the outside. Its a great space. Thanks for putting up these plans.

By: Marria

Marria — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 07:58:38 +0000

Wow! Amazing ideas. It can be great fun in hot summer. I just want to make for my kids reading. I think kids will inspire in reading with fun. I will also spend my ideal time with my kids. Thanks for sharing such a nice ideas.

By: Ginger

Ginger — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:07:42 +0000

I built a treehouse for my children many years ago and used corrugated fiberglass panels to make the roof waterproof so that they could leave their toys and whatnot inside.

By: Shara Hinden

Shara Hinden — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 05:39:03 +0000

What a beautiful nook! How many 2×6’s do you use?

By: hillary

hillary — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:20:36 +0000

Just wanted to send you a little note to thank you for sharing your adorable fort. We just finished building it as per your amazing instructions and it turned out great! Thanks for making it so easy for us!

By: Emma

Emma — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 16:44:12 +0000

What do you do when it rains wouldn’t it leak through

By: Mandi

Mandi — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 04:58:38 +0000

In reply to Ana J. Its just pine, you can find it at your local Home Depot! xo

By: Ana J

Ana J — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 02:46:14 +0000

Just saw this beautiful nook. I love it!!!!! I want to do it before the end of summer. What kind of lumber did you use? I love the color of the wood it is light and my kind of style.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 04:12:32 +0000

In reply to Kristi. It looks like they used canvas drop cloths.