A neighbor gave this playhouse to my children after their daughter had outgrown it.  Their daughter is graduating high school this year. My youngest has now outgrown it as well. I can not bring myself to give it away. It is still in my yard under the blooming dogwood tree waiting for my little nieces to visit.  I love this playhouse.  It has been in that same spot for 10 years now, in summer heat, in winter ice and snow.  We've never had any problems with it.