Playhouse in the yard -- what do you put under it? (1 Viewer)

[AAABatteries]

O - for 5k I'll take care of everything AND do the yearly staining of that bad boy.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Well if it's made of wood I wouldn't sit it directly on the ground. The bottom will rot out eventually. Can we get some kind of link to said playhouse? Be nice to know how big it is and whether or not it comes with anything as far as setup goes.

Sorry -- it's this one:

http://www.ruralking.com/toys/yard-toys-pools/playground-toys/leisure-time-backyard-discovery-scenic-playhouse-36013.html

Does the inside have a floor? If not and you put right on grass, you will be cursing yourself trying to trim in and around this thing every week.

at the thought of Otis even cutting grass, much less trimming

Otis knows trim.

 

[shuke]

Well if it's made of wood I wouldn't sit it directly on the ground. The bottom will rot out eventually. Can we get some kind of link to said playhouse? Be nice to know how big it is and whether or not it comes with anything as far as setup goes.

Sorry -- it's this one:

http://www.ruralking.com/toys/yard-toys-pools/playground-toys/leisure-time-backyard-discovery-scenic-playhouse-36013.html

Does the inside have a floor? If not and you put right on grass, you will be cursing yourself trying to trim in and around this thing every week.

at the thought of Otis even cutting grass, much less trimming

Oh, right.

 

[odin33]

We rented a sod cutter to take out the grass, laid that black landscaping fabric to keep the weeds out (It did a fair job), and then threw playground mulch down. (http://www.amerigrow.com/playground.html)

If you have a fair amount of clay in your soil the cutter s-u-c-k-s, but the kids are happy.

Realized Otis started this thread: Bed of nails, rusty of course.

Lord this sounds like a lot of work. In addition to the several hours it will take to build this thing...

Well I was putting in one of these types (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Adventure-Play-Sets-Atlantis-Cedar-Wooden-Swing-Set/13437313) so I had one shot to get it right. If I had to do it again, I'd seriously consider going rubber mulch, but man that stuff is pricey.

All in took a really hard weekend's work with about 3 other family members.

Since you don't really have a fall risk I'd go with those 18"-2' pavers. Easily removed and can go back to normal lawn once they outgrow.

Ah I see. We'll be looking at a swingset type thing down the road, maybe next year.

I'm thinking concrete pavers are the way to go. The playhouse is only about 5x4', so if I put down a 6x6 grid, through a little over that patio sand in between. Done and done.

Think about plastic pavers instead of concrete. Little kids falling on concrete kinda sux.

I didn't know these existed. SOLD

/thread IMO

 

[lumpy19]

Considering how crappy that little playhouse looks you better line the ground with $100 bills if you want to keep up appearances.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Whatever the landscaper is charging the most for

 

[Righetti]

I have almost the exact same one and just put it down on the grass. It might get a bit beat up but not nearly as badly as when my five year old climbs on the roof which she has done. She jumped off last week snd took down one of the shutter windows.

 

[L5UT1ger]

A sheet of plywood, 3/4 inch, treated. turn it on its head and screw the ply wood to the bottom.

 

[AAABatteries]

Well if it's made of wood I wouldn't sit it directly on the ground. The bottom will rot out eventually. Can we get some kind of link to said playhouse? Be nice to know how big it is and whether or not it comes with anything as far as setup goes.

Sorry -- it's this one:

http://www.ruralking.com/toys/yard-toys-pools/playground-toys/leisure-time-backyard-discovery-scenic-playhouse-36013.html

Does the inside have a floor? If not and you put right on grass, you will be cursing yourself trying to trim in and around this thing every week.

at the thought of Otis even cutting grass, much less trimming

Oh, right.

"LawnGuys - the extension cord won't reach to the far end of my yard - should I ditch the electric mower and buy this instead?"

 

[MikeIke]

Rubber mulch? For that? Why? Is your kid going to fall and hurt themselves changing out the petunias in the windowbox?

Otis could hold that thing in one of his gigantic hands.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Rubber mulch? For that? Why? Is your kid going to fall and hurt themselves changing out the petunias in the windowbox?

Otis could hold that thing in one of his gigantic hands.

So maybe he just throws down an old Isotoner glove underneath and it done with it then.

 

[Quez]

Well if it's made of wood I wouldn't sit it directly on the ground. The bottom will rot out eventually. Can we get some kind of link to said playhouse? Be nice to know how big it is and whether or not it comes with anything as far as setup goes.

Sorry -- it's this one:http://www.ruralking.com/toys/yard-toys-pools/playground-toys/leisure-time-backyard-discovery-scenic-playhouse-36013.html

the kids show grow nicely into that one.

The 4yo already has to duck to walk in.

This was Mrs. O's idea. I figure the 1yo will get a few years out of it, and if there are other kids later, they'll get some use, but this thing will likely be nothing but a headache I need to get rid of in about 5-6 years. FML

Perfect time to build a backyard fire pit!

 

[Fat Nick]

Well if it's made of wood I wouldn't sit it directly on the ground. The bottom will rot out eventually. Can we get some kind of link to said playhouse? Be nice to know how big it is and whether or not it comes with anything as far as setup goes.

Sorry -- it's this one:

http://www.ruralking.com/toys/yard-toys-pools/playground-toys/leisure-time-backyard-discovery-scenic-playhouse-36013.html

Wait...that's it? It's 140 lbs...Just throw it in the yard. Who cares. I'd imagine you can drag it around if you want to mow around or under it. I was envisioning a big playhouse with actual structure. I'd be more worried about that, but this is just one step removed from those little plastic Little Tykes things.

FWIW, the kid in the picture looks to be on a VERY important phone call.

 

[NCCommish]

Well if it's made of wood I wouldn't sit it directly on the ground. The bottom will rot out eventually. Can we get some kind of link to said playhouse? Be nice to know how big it is and whether or not it comes with anything as far as setup goes.

Sorry -- it's this one:http://www.ruralking.com/toys/yard-toys-pools/playground-toys/leisure-time-backyard-discovery-scenic-playhouse-36013.html

Wait...that's it? It's 140 lbs...Just throw it in the yard. Who cares. I'd imagine you can drag it around if you want to mow around or under it. I was envisioning a big playhouse with actual structure. I'd be more worried about that, but this is just one step removed from those little plastic Little Tykes things.

FWIW, the kid in the picture looks to be on a VERY important phone call.

Probably calling his realtor looking for a little more square footage.

 

[NCCommish]

I have to admit that I was also surprised that was it. When I hit the Google I went right to the mini-mansions and blew by the tar paper shacks.

 

[rascal]

We bought a wooden playhouse for the yard. Going to put it in the corner on the grass. Anything we need to put underneath it, or just throw it on the grass and don't sweat it?

TIA

Throw it on the grass and don't worry about it.

 

[Insein]

I dug out the grass with a shovel. That took awhile. I did a little bit at a time over a month. Then they built the thing on the cleared area. After that I put some railroad ties around it and laid the weed blocking cloth down, thickest they had. Cover in playground mulch and wala.

 

[Insein]

Well if it's made of wood I wouldn't sit it directly on the ground. The bottom will rot out eventually. Can we get some kind of link to said playhouse? Be nice to know how big it is and whether or not it comes with anything as far as setup goes.

Sorry -- it's this one:http://www.ruralking.com/toys/yard-toys-pools/playground-toys/leisure-time-backyard-discovery-scenic-playhouse-36013.html

Wait...that's it? It's 140 lbs...Just throw it in the yard. Who cares. I'd imagine you can drag it around if you want to mow around or under it. I was envisioning a big playhouse with actual structure. I'd be more worried about that, but this is just one step removed from those little plastic Little Tykes things.

FWIW, the kid in the picture looks to be on a VERY important phone call.

Wait seriously? I have that on my deck. Just threw one of those outdoor rugs down and placed it on top.

 

[Otis]

We rented a sod cutter to take out the grass, laid that black landscaping fabric to keep the weeds out (It did a fair job), and then threw playground mulch down. (http://www.amerigrow.com/playground.html)

If you have a fair amount of clay in your soil the cutter s-u-c-k-s, but the kids are happy.

Realized Otis started this thread: Bed of nails, rusty of course.

Lord this sounds like a lot of work. In addition to the several hours it will take to build this thing...

Well I was putting in one of these types (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Adventure-Play-Sets-Atlantis-Cedar-Wooden-Swing-Set/13437313) so I had one shot to get it right. If I had to do it again, I'd seriously consider going rubber mulch, but man that stuff is pricey.

All in took a really hard weekend's work with about 3 other family members.

Since you don't really have a fall risk I'd go with those 18"-2' pavers. Easily removed and can go back to normal lawn once they outgrow.

Ah I see. We'll be looking at a swingset type thing down the road, maybe next year.

I'm thinking concrete pavers are the way to go. The playhouse is only about 5x4', so if I put down a 6x6 grid, through a little over that patio sand in between. Done and done.

Think about plastic pavers instead of concrete. Little kids falling on concrete kinda sux.

This is actually a great idea. Cheaper, lighter, safer. Not finding a downside.

 

[Otis]

Well if it's made of wood I wouldn't sit it directly on the ground. The bottom will rot out eventually. Can we get some kind of link to said playhouse? Be nice to know how big it is and whether or not it comes with anything as far as setup goes.

Sorry -- it's this one:

http://www.ruralking.com/toys/yard-toys-pools/playground-toys/leisure-time-backyard-discovery-scenic-playhouse-36013.html

Does the inside have a floor? If not and you put right on grass, you will be cursing yourself trying to trim in and around this thing every week.

at the thought of Otis even cutting grass, much less trimming

Oh, right.

My guys may struggle with this. But they're pros. I'm sure they can handle.

 

[Mr. Ected]

We rented a sod cutter to take out the grass, laid that black landscaping fabric to keep the weeds out (It did a fair job), and then threw playground mulch down. (http://www.amerigrow.com/playground.html)

If you have a fair amount of clay in your soil the cutter s-u-c-k-s, but the kids are happy.

Realized Otis started this thread: Bed of nails, rusty of course.

Lord this sounds like a lot of work. In addition to the several hours it will take to build this thing...

Well I was putting in one of these types (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Adventure-Play-Sets-Atlantis-Cedar-Wooden-Swing-Set/13437313) so I had one shot to get it right. If I had to do it again, I'd seriously consider going rubber mulch, but man that stuff is pricey. All in took a really hard weekend's work with about 3 other family members.

Since you don't really have a fall risk I'd go with those 18"-2' pavers. Easily removed and can go back to normal lawn once they outgrow.

Ah I see. We'll be looking at a swingset type thing down the road, maybe next year.

I'm thinking concrete pavers are the way to go. The playhouse is only about 5x4', so if I put down a 6x6 grid, through a little over that patio sand in between. Done and done.

Think about plastic pavers instead of concrete. Little kids falling on concrete kinda sux.

This is actually a great idea. Cheaper, lighter, safer. Not finding a downside.

Google them, many different types, colors, shapes. Probably reusable for some othe project after the age of the playhouse.

 

[Otis]

Well if it's made of wood I wouldn't sit it directly on the ground. The bottom will rot out eventually. Can we get some kind of link to said playhouse? Be nice to know how big it is and whether or not it comes with anything as far as setup goes.

Sorry -- it's this one:http://www.ruralking.com/toys/yard-toys-pools/playground-toys/leisure-time-backyard-discovery-scenic-playhouse-36013.html

Wait...that's it? It's 140 lbs...Just throw it in the yard. Who cares. I'd imagine you can drag it around if you want to mow around or under it. I was envisioning a big playhouse with actual structure. I'd be more worried about that, but this is just one step removed from those little plastic Little Tykes things.

FWIW, the kid in the picture looks to be on a VERY important phone call.

Probably calling his realtor looking for a little more square footage.

 

[Otis]

Well if it's made of wood I wouldn't sit it directly on the ground. The bottom will rot out eventually. Can we get some kind of link to said playhouse? Be nice to know how big it is and whether or not it comes with anything as far as setup goes.

Sorry -- it's this one:http://www.ruralking.com/toys/yard-toys-pools/playground-toys/leisure-time-backyard-discovery-scenic-playhouse-36013.html

Wait...that's it? It's 140 lbs...Just throw it in the yard. Who cares. I'd imagine you can drag it around if you want to mow around or under it. I was envisioning a big playhouse with actual structure. I'd be more worried about that, but this is just one step removed from those little plastic Little Tykes things.

FWIW, the kid in the picture looks to be on a VERY important phone call.

Wait seriously? I have that on my deck. Just threw one of those outdoor rugs down and placed it on top.

If I had deck or concrete space I'd do this. But it's going in the spot that is on the lawn. Hence my confusion here.

 

[Mad Cow]

As sort of a compromise, you can use those rubber pieces that have holes in them. I have a friend that has a giant playset in his yard and he threw those down where there would be wear and tear. The grass grows through the holes, but the rubber keeps the mud from becoming and issue and from the grass getting worn out. Not sure what the official term is for those rubber mats.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

A couple of bodies.

I thought that too, but you are supposed to put a couple of dead dogs about 6 feet above them so it throws off the police dogs.

 

[squidrope]

Well if it's made of wood I wouldn't sit it directly on the ground. The bottom will rot out eventually. Can we get some kind of link to said playhouse? Be nice to know how big it is and whether or not it comes with anything as far as setup goes.

Sorry -- it's this one:

http://www.ruralking.com/toys/yard-toys-pools/playground-toys/leisure-time-backyard-discovery-scenic-playhouse-36013.html

Does the inside have a floor? If not and you put right on grass, you will be cursing yourself trying to trim in and around this thing every week.

at the thought of Otis even cutting grass, much less trimming

Oh, right.

"LawnGuys - the extension cord won't reach to the far end of my yard - should I ditch the electric mower and buy this instead?"

:youknowotis:

 

[NutterButter]

Otis has to have a lawn service. They'll trim anything.

 

[Otis]

Every now and then you guys make too much sense. I thought some more about the fact that my 4yo already has to duck to walk into this stupid playhouse, and the fact that I'm going to have to peel it out in 1-2 years because we're going to want to put in a swingset and I don't want the entire yard to be a jungle gym, and I went today and picked up one of these instead. Probably get a decade of use out of this thing, and with the vinyl I'll never need to restain it. $$$

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Raptorworthy.

 

[Apple Jack]

Croc pit

 

[Txns8]

Well if it's made of wood I wouldn't sit it directly on the ground. The bottom will rot out eventually. Can we get some kind of link to said playhouse? Be nice to know how big it is and whether or not it comes with anything as far as setup goes.

Sorry -- it's this one:

http://www.ruralking.com/toys/yard-toys-pools/playground-toys/leisure-time-backyard-discovery-scenic-playhouse-36013.html

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[bentley]

If you really want to put something under it, I would go with the cheapest pavers, bricks you can buy.

And don't be surprised if you come home to this one day.

This is what I'm thinking too GB. Thanks for the srsly answer.

And lolz at your link.

Ours sits atop a custom deck on a pier and beam foundation, but a little thing like what you have should do great on pavers.

 

[cstu]

Easiest solution I saw so far was just throwing down those 1 foot square paver tiles and a little sand in between them.

That or just put it on the lawn and don't worry about it?

That's what I did - those $1 red tiles from Home Depot.

 

[cstu]

If you want it to look nice you'll have to remove the sod so the playhouse is level with the grass instead of 2" above the grass.

 

[NutterButter]

This sounds like a job for a day laborer.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

This sounds like a job for a day laborer.

LAMDIFY*

Let a Mexican do it for you.

 

[NutterButter]

This sounds like a job for a day laborer.

LAMDIFY*Let a Mexican do it for you.

only hiring Mexicans is racist. Any latino will do.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

This sounds like a job for a day laborer.

LAMDIFY*Let a Mexican do it for you.

only hiring Mexicans is racist. Any latino will do.

Q: how many Mexicans does it take to s...damn, they're already finished?

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Ever since I clicked on the link to the rubber mulch I've been bombarded with ads for the stuff. It's everywhere.