How to Buy a Playhouse Kit

Ask your child for help in picking the perfect playhouse. There are so many options to choose from, so start by narrowing the choices to no more than five to consider. Have them make a list of things they would like in their playhouse.

Decide between buying a plastic, put-together house and playcenter, a lumber kit or just the blue prints and build it yourself.

Consider how much space is available for the playhouse, the number of children, and figure out the amount of room the children need to play in it.

Make a budget to calculate what you're able to afford. The playhouse requires paint, shutters, doors, windows and furnishings.

Pick a playhouse kit with easy instructions, or plan to get help. A playhouse isn't exactly a toy and essentially is a small version of a home built from top to bottom.

Compare prices from large retail stores, online stores and catalogs. There's a wide range of costs associated with purchasing a playhouse kit. Use the list created to narrow down the choices and pick the best kit for the family.

Buy the playhouse kit, and make sure you have all the screws, nails, bolts, tools and other accessories necessary before begining to assemble it.