How to Make a ‘Fossil’ in One Hour
Turn a leaf into a treasure with this simple cement casting project. Display the "fossil" in your room or use it as a stepping-stone in the garden.Hobbies & Projects
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Turn a leaf into a treasure with this simple cement casting project. Display the "fossil" in your room or use it as a stepping-stone in the garden.
How to Make Ice-Fishing Tip-Ups
With these ice-fishing tip-ups, you'll always know when you have a bite when fishing on a frozen lake.
How to build a bird feeder
Step-by-step guide to building a bird feeder to help keep wintering and migrating birds well fed.
DIY Wooden Blinds
Step-by-step instructions to build DIY wooden blinds that look great.What’s Next for the 2015 Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Photo Contest?
It’s getting close to the end of the month and for most of you that means wrapping up your Pinewood Derby events. For us it means wrapping up Phase 1 of the 2015 Cub
15 Insanely Creative Pop Culture References in Pinewood Derby Cars
Scouting has been around a long time, so of course it often pops up in our entertainment and popular culture. While, obviously, no one is “stuck on” Webelos for
How to make a camera-phone stabilizer
To take great smartphone photos, you need to hold your phone steady. This simple, easy-to-build smartphone stabilizer is one way to make sure your cellphone photos and videos will be shake-free.Six Pinewood Derby Cars That Will Make You Hungry!
Pinewood Derby isn’t always about the speed. Creativity counts for a lot. But there’s something about these creative Pinewood Derby cars that made us hungry, real
How to Build a Lemon-Powered Clock
Power a digital clock by making a battery out of lemons.
How to Build a Pingpong Ball Launcher
Make this cool pingpong ball launcher for target-shooting fun.
100+ Awesome Pinewood Derby Cars of 2014
Boyslife.org readers have sent us photos of amazing pinewood derby car designs. Take a look at some of our favorites.
Build your own fitness equipment
Build the strength and endurance to take part in all your adventures.
Build a Rustic Clothes Rack
Gather some branches, make a simple frame and create this handy clothes rack.
Use Thanksgiving Leftovers to Make a Turkey Yelper or Necklace
Native Americans used turkey bones to craft turkey calls and necklaces. Put your Thanksgiving leftovers to good use with these fun DIY projects.
Build a Mailbox
Show off your carpentry skills and help out your family.
Build a Display Table
Show off your Scouting mementos.
Build a magnetic lock and key for a storage box
Use magnets to make your own lock and key for your footlocker or other storage box.
Make Your Own Leather Drawstring Pouch
Keep your loose change or other small stuff safe inside this handy leather pouch.
Make a compost tumbler
Here's how to tumble your way to rich compost for your garden and plants.
How to Build a Pet-Bowl Stand
Try these step-by-step directions for building a raised pet-bowl stand to provide a comfortable place for your dog or cat to eat and drink.
How to make a pallet planter
You can make this rustic planter out of split pallet slats and a five-gallon bucket.
9 tips for taking better smartphone photos
Use these handy smartphone photography tips to take awesome pictures with your camera phone.
12 tips for taking better digital photos
Want to take better digital photos? Here are 12 tips that will help your pictures really stand out.
Build a solar food dehydrator
Use this solar food dehydrator to make dried healthy snacks for your next camping or hiking trip.
Make a Paracord Watchband or Bracelet
A paracord watchband makes a great gift or can be used as a survival tool. Unraveled, it provides about 10 feet of handy paracord for fixing tent lines or tying together broken gear.
How to stencil custom shirts
Create T-shirts or flags for your pack or troop with this easy and fun stencil project.
100 Spectacular Pinewood Derby Cars of 2013
Looking for some amazing pinewood derby car design ideas? Take a look at some of our favorites.
How to Draw an Elephant
Grab a pencil (NOT a pen!) and let's draw an elephant! Here's how.
50 Incredible Pinewood Derby Cars of 2012
Looking for some new Pinewood Derby car design ideas? Take a look at some of the great cars sent to us in 2012.
Three fun electronics projects
Make a doorknob touch detector, a quick-draw game and a super-sensitive current detector with parts you can get a local stores.
How to Make a Ventriloquist’s Puppet
Build this goofy-looking ventriloquist's figure, then put on a show using ventriloquism (making it talk without moving your mouth).
100 Amazing Pinewood Derby Car Design Photos of 2011
Looking for Pinewood Derby design ideas? Browse photos of more than 100 amazing Pinewood Derby cars.
A peek at BL Workshop projects from decades past
To close out our 100th birthday year, here's a glimpse of some BL projects from decades past.
Primitive Rope with a Twist
American Indians made rope and twine (cordage) using natural fibers from trees, plants and animals. You can make cordage using common materials found around the house or at the hobby store. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Build a Custom Desk
Build your own desk with a tray for your computer keyboard, shelves and even a secret drawer.
Build your own skate longboard
Todd Davis, author of "Handy Dad," offers step-by-step instructions for creating your own skate longboard. With a little work, you can be carving back and forth across the blacktop in no time.
Sure-fire hits to get you reading
Not sure what to read? Start with this teacher/librarian-tested list of titles for boys of all ages.
Pro Angler Demonstrates 5 Ways to Cast Your Fishing Line
Improve your fishing with these casting tips from a professional fisherman.
How to build a bug board
They might annoy us or amaze us, but there's no question about it: Bugs are an essential part of the natural order of things. Here's how to make your own nature museum to display them.
How to build a rain barrel for collecting rainwater
Conserve water by collecting rainwater and using it for your garden or lawn.
100 Cool Pinewood Derby Car Photos of 2010
Looking for Pinewood Derby design ideas? Browse our photos of more than 100 amazing Pinewood Derby cars.
Video of a Super-Fast Pinewood Derby Track
Watch video of Indiana Cub Scouts experiencing a whole new speed of pinewood derby at this giant track.
Make a 3D camera
Make a stereograph, using two cameras to create cool 3D snapshots.
Make a “10,000-Year-Old” Lamp Shade
Cave paintings have been around for thousands of years. Light up your own bedroom "cave" with this torn-paper lamp shade.
Make a classic Soma puzzle
Looking for a homemade gift or just a fun game. Try making this classic Soma puzzle.
How to start a hydroponic garden
Plants don't need soil as long as they have five things: food, water, light, air and support. You can provide all five in a hydroponic garden. Here's how to create your own.
Make your own banjo
Make a simple banjo and start making your own music.
Twist Wire to Make a Great Present
With a few tools, you can twist and turn metal into something that is functional and easy on the eyes. Here's how to wire up some new things around the house.
Make your own mailbox stove
Looking for a unique and fun way to cook for your troop? Do what this North Carolina troop does: Cook in a mailbox.
How to start a collection of magazines
Read it and keep it! Here's how to start a great collection of magazines.