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Ok, almost done- here's some update images (10 total). I do have a bracing question... but since this thread is so old I'm going to leave this as my last post here and ask in a new topic. :) MOST OF ALL- I'd like to thank the good people here on the forum who talked me out of the dead tree in...

Hi guys, wanted to provide you an update since you all sent me down a different path- and because it's always nice to see where your advice leads! I ended up building two freestanding treehouse platforms around trees without actually tapping into them at all. The house is not yet built, but...

That's an awesome story, and yes the staining works amazingly. About to stain a chicken coop "expansion" I just built to match the original hen house... because somehow I'm up to 40 chickens (Step 1 of dad's anonymous is to admit you are powerless over your daughter). My dad gave me those...

Thanks. It was a bit expensive, but it is 6' across and most importantly- actually works! I looked at a bunch of them and most big fans don't move air. This one does well. It's called a Quorum Windmill...

Works inside too... Here are some walls I did in my living room from wood I had milled from the house site.

Ok well here is my expert tip of the day as a new part of the community then. Many probably know this "trick" already, some may not. Here's how to take a brand new bright spanking yellow piece of wood and make it look like it has been aged 20 years... for next to no cost. It works on...

Thanks, I am still going to build a treehouse- I have a lot of other spots on the property- was just hoping to put it in that tree which isn't an option. I actually have 6 trees that need to come down if anyone is near Huntersville, NC. :) If you guys are interested I'll post my new location...

Yep, that's why I asked- and unlike the Typical Homeowner (pun intended), I will listen and scrap the idea. Guess that tree will make some nice 8x8 posts for the pool house. :/ Thank you all for the input.

Funny you say that, I logged all the trees when I cleared my 10 acre build site and used the wood for my barn and other stuff on the house. tried to reclaim as much a possible. Praise that poor woodmizer guy though cutting for about 5 days. Ok, well I really appreciate the info, but have to...

Thanks. Sorry I should have been more clear about the root destruction issue. The graders stripped off all the top 1' or so of dirt around this tree essentially killing all the nutrient roots. The main roots that go into the ground are all in-tact. I could also drop 6x6 treated posts from...

Hi guys! I'm fully aware the concept of building a treehouse in a dead tree isn't likely a very good one- but understanding that, I am trying to figure out my options. This particular tress is a big split Hickory in the middle of my back yard and it is beautiful and I'd like to honor the tree...