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July 5, 2011
Kids Playhouse
Convert a garden shed into a kids' playhouse with a combination of new and found materials.

Dear Debbie: We have an old shed in the backyard that we are fixing up for our kids to use as a playhouse. This may sound like a silly question, but should it match the exterior of our house, or can it be completely different?

- Nancy

Dear Nancy: No, you do not need to match the main house. It should be a magical place, something the whole family can design together....(read more)