No Garden Party Is Complete Without a Playhouse

The school holidays are finally here and for children the break is exciting and fun. The summer holidays can be a stressful time for parents not to mention an expensive time too! Transforming your garden can really change the way your garden looks but it can also change the way your garden is used. Adding outdoor children's toys to your garden can make it fun, exciting and it can also keep children entertained for the long summer break.

Making sure your garden is safe for children is always important and taking the time out to ensure it can save you heartache and trips to A& E! Firstly check your garden fencing; it needs to be secure and safe. Old garden fencing can fall easily or can feature dangerous shards of wood. You should also check the ground your children play on. Make sure there are no raised areas where children could fall or broken concrete flooring etc.

Once your garden has had the once over you can start to design the garden around your children. All children love to play but by tailoring the garden to suit your children you can ensure it will be used all the time.

A playhouse is a great option for any garden. Playhouses are made from timber and resemble smaller versions of homes. They are big enough for children 3+ and offer a place to play and explore imagination.

Playhouses are great for encouraging children to play outside. Computer games and the internet mean many children don't play outside anymore; preferring to play inside. Playing outside is important for children as it keeps them active and entertained. Playhouses are perfect for activating a child's mind and imagination.

A playhouse is also great for teaching children responsibility. By giving children their own place to play and house toys they will learn they have to look after it. Also having a playhouse in your garden can also teach children to share. Sharing is important because it teaches children important social skills they will need for life.

When choosing a playhouse it is important to make sure it has passed the necessary safety tests. A playhouse should be tested to BS EN-71 European Toy Standards. Most websites and shops will have this clearly displayed if the playhouse has passed.

Adding a playhouse to your garden is simple and quick. You will need to build a base for your playhouse because it is not advised you build a wooden building straight onto grass. There are many different types of base to choose from; the most common is a concrete slab. You can install the concrete slab yourself or employ a builder.

Whichever base you choose to build needs to be flat and level; this is very important and will ensure your playhouse last a long time and doesn't get damaged. If you want to install an easier type of base you can use concrete slabs. All you need to do is level out the soil where you want to place your playhouse and then lay the slabs. Make sure your concrete slab base is level and flat.

Adding a playhouse to your home is the perfect solution for keeping children busy during the summer months. The long summer break can be expensive for parents especially in the current economic market. Keeping children at home can seem boring but by adding a fun playhouse to your garden you can keep peace of mind while your children play.

Yasmin is a keen DIY enthusiast and garden lover and often spends time writing helpful and simple content for advice and inspiration about wooden playhouses. Your garden is much more than a patch of grass around your property but it's a hobby, a lifestyle, and an extension of yourself outdoors.

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