Tree House Blog

The summer of 2022 is in full swing. While some people like to go out of town on vacations, others take a different approach and enjoy a backyard vacation instead.

Have you ever wanted to build your own treehouse but wanted a proper education first before doing so? Then, the Tree Top Builders Annual Spring and Fall workshops are the...

Our Owner, Dan Wright, was recently interviewed by a journalist, Mary G. Pepitone, regarding the InTREEguing Design of treehouses and why many people dream of building them or vacationing in...

For many of you dreaming of your own custom treehouse, you just want an idea of what they cost. And I get it - why put yourself on a salesperson's...

These 9 misconceptions are widely held by very intelligent people, so don't feel bad if you learn something! In fact, we spend time with most of our clients to correct...

Most people, when building tree houses, never consider winter construction because they want to be inside when it’s cold outside. But there are a few good reasons to build during...

Question from Bill, Gloversville, NY "Where can I find materials for my tree house? What do you suggest for roofing and siding?..." Well, Bill, part of the fun in building...

Question from Randy, Milford, DE: "I just “finished” a treehouse for my kids and while looking around on the net, came across your site. After reading over it, I realized...

Question from George, Glen Ridge, NJ: "In your list of things not to do, you say not to "pin" a beam. What exactly does that mean?"   Well, "pinning" would...

Top 7 Reasons People Build Tree Houses 1.Tree Houses are Escapes from the “Normal.” To many, the appeal of tree houses is that you don't see them every day. True...

Top 10 Tree House Building Mistakes   1. Choosing a tree without consulting an expert Building a tree house starts with a foundation analysis. What species is the tree? Where...