Many people - and not just kids - dream about having their own treehouse and with this very practical and personal guide, it can come true! This attractive record of Maurice Barkley's fantastic creations delves into every aspect of planning and construction and in a friendly, conversational tone, Barkley offers time-tested advice on all areas and includes dozens of sidebars, how-to illustrations and photos accompany detailed plans and the amount of information conveyed is amazing: basics; tools and materials; designs, including ones hung between two trees and others with self-supporting platforms; maintenance - even costs!