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Under-Deck Clubhouse

Unused space under a second-story deck gets transformed into a cool fort for three active boys.

Kidspace : Episode HKID-204 -- More Projects »

Before: Too Much Wrestling in The House
When brothers Kenneth, Austin and Jordan, aren’t battling it out virtually with video games, they’re battling it out and wrestling in the family room. Mom and Dad have had enough, they want the boys outside and away from the TV. Their backyard is plenty big for recreation (pictured, right), the problem is, it is also plenty boring. The parents would love to build a hang-out space for the boys underneath their second-story deck where they could play, relax and have their friends over. Before the makeover begins, designer and landscape architect Kathy Von Bredow asks the boys what they wish to see in their new backyard play area. Their wish list includes: a fort, TV, wrestling mat, sparring bag, and a climbing wall.
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After: Boys Clubhouse
Next: Up the Creek
The under-deck clubhouse is a big hit for the family! With a climbing wall, punching bag, water guns, terrarium, and tire swings, the boys may never come back inside. All their wishes, except for the TV, of course, have been granted and the parents are thrilled. The total cost of the project was just over $1,300.

Makeover products
hammock, gym mats and punching bag: Sports Authority
stone: Sislers Incorporated
rock-climbing holds: Nicros -Nicrotex
gazebo: Ikea - Koljin
carpet squares and hardware: The Home Depot
water guns: Target - Arctic Shock



After: Boys Clubhouse

Up the Creek

Climbing Wall

Lots to Do

Project for Kids: Tadpole Terrarium



Resources
decorative project materials
Sports Authority
Website: www.sportsauthority.com

decortative project materials
Nicros
Website: www.nicros.com
Guests
Matt Cosgrove
Carpenter, Cosgrove Carpentry
We apologize no contact information is available.

Kathy Von Bredow
Landscape Architect
Website: www.landguild.com
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