How to Build a Playhouse That Can Come Apart

You can turn a cardboard box into a basic playhouse.

If you'd like to build a playhouse for your child but need one that can easily be taken down, either because of moving or for inclement weather, consider making a cardboard box playhouse. Cardboard refrigerator boxes or other large appliance boxes can easily be converted into a playhouse, then decorated to your child's specifications. Then, when the playhouse needs to be moved, the whole thing can be folded flat and transported easily.

Things You'll Need

• Cardboard box
• Scissors
• Tape
• Markers

Instructions

1. Find a large appliance box to use for the project, like a refrigerator box or television box. Check with local electronics stores to see if they have any boxes to give you for free.

2. Cut the top flaps off of the box so that they don't get in the way.

3. Flip the box over so the open side is the floor and the bottom flaps make up the roof.

4. Tape the roof flaps together so they stay down when kids are playing. This tape can be peeled off when it's time to take down the playhouse.

5. Cut a rectangle from the bottom center of one side of the box to make a door for the playhouse. Cut squares from the other sides to make windows.

6. Let kids decorate the outside of the playhouse with markers, drawing shutters, bushes and shingles for added flair.

References

• DIY Father: Cardboard Box Playhouse