How to Build and Race a Fast Raingutter Regatta Boat
A winning Raingutter Regatta boat moves in a straight line, keeps the bow above water and does not drag. Here's how to build your winner.
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How to Make a Cute Peanut Mouse
With a few supplies and a little time, you can make your own nutty little friend!
How to Make 3 Last-Minute Homemade Valentine’s Day Gifts
if you're still searching for the perfect Valentine's Day gift, don’t stress! Here are three quick and easy DIY projects.
How to Make a Fast Pinewood Derby Car
There are many ways to make your Pinewood Derby car go faster. Here are some of them.
How to Paint a Pinewood Derby Car to Give It a Glossy Finish
Sandpaper and paint can turn a block of wood into a sleek Pinewood Derby car that looks as smooth as steel.
How to Make a Homemade Snow Globe
Shake up your winter routine with this easy-to-make snow globe keepsake.
How to Make a Faux Stained-Glass Pumpkin
Spice up your fall decor with this fun project.
How to Build a Backyard Mini Golf Course
You can build your miniature golf course with any available combination of bricks, wood, aluminum siding, whatever works.
How to Use a Can to Make a Bee Hotel for Solitary Bees
Help provide nesting sites for solitary bees by building this bee hotel.
How to Tie-Dye a Shirt in 4 Easy Steps
Watch our step-by-step guide to creating the perfect tie-dyed summer T-shirt.
How to Make a Solar Eclipse Viewer With a Cereal Box
Making a solar eclipse viewer out of a cereal box is a fun and safe way to see the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
How To Use a Shoebox To Make a Solar Eclipse Viewer
Safely view a solar eclipse with this easy-to-make shoebox solar eclipse viewer.
Use Science to Build the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car
A former NASA engineer explains how you can use science to make the fastest car at your next Pinewood Derby.
How to Make a DIY Survival Kit
This 2-pound kit could save your life for at least three days in the wild.
How to Make a Pinewood Derby Car Display
When the race is over, enter the winner's circle by building this display for your Pinewood Derby car.
How to Make a Paper Dreidel for Chanukah
Playing the dreidel game is a fun tradition during the Jewish festival of Chanukah (also spelled Hanukkah). A dreidel is a four-sided spinning top, where each side has a
Use the Monkey Paw Knot to Make a Holiday Ornament
A monkey paw knot is typically used to weigh down a rope, but it can also be a fun holiday ornament.
How to Make a Fabric Pumpkin
Fall is here! You can carve a pumpkin -- or make one yourself. Here's how.
How to Make a Solar-Powered Oven for Outdoor Cooking
Take outdoor cooking to the next level with this homemade solar cooker.
How to Build a PVC Sprinkler for Summertime Fun
Cool off with this backyard summertime sprinkler system that you can build yourself.
5 Homemade Gifts for Father’s Day
Father's Day is coming up. Show dad you care with a do-it-yourself gift.
6 Handmade Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Learn how to make a homemade purse, a key chain, mosaic steppingstones, a clock and more!
How To Turn an Old Neckerchief Into a Drink Coaster
You can use an old neckerchief (or any fabric you like) to make a fun coaster for your drinks.
How to Use Old Magazines to Make Wall Art
Instead of getting rid of your old Scout Life issues, recycle them in a creative way!
How to Make a Pulk Sled for Backpacking in the Snow
Not only are sleds fun, but they're also a great way to carry gear in winter.
How to Make and Decorate Holiday Sugar Cookies
The holiday season is here! Celebrate with these sweet cookies that you can make and decorate yourself.
How to Make a Time Capsule
This indestructible PVC tube will keep your treasures safe for years.
How to Make a Clothespin Lamp
Add a fun touch to your room décor with this crafty clothespin lamp!
How to Make a Fun Magnetic Wand
This fun magnetic device can help you increase coordination skills. Strengthen the small muscles in your hands and wrists as you create shapes and letters.
How to Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
Here's how to build a complex contraption that uses a chain reaction to perform a simple task.
How to Use Yarn to Make a Pompom Snowman
Brighten your home this winter with a cute and crafty homemade snowman decoration!
How to Make a Hardware Chess Set
Use nuts and bolts from your tool chest to make this unique hardware chess set.
How To Make a Glow-in-the-Dark Galaxy Jar
This crafty project is also known as a calming jar, because it can help with stress relief.
How to Make a Plywood Carabiner
Use this simple, homemade wooden clip to secure your stuff.
How to Make 4 Cool Gifts for Father’s Day
Father's Day is coming up. Dad will be a happy guy with one of these cool gifts.
How to Make Your Own Board Game
Design and make your own board game to take family game night to the next level of fun.
How to Make an Origami X-Wing Fighter
Use these instructions to fold your very own Star Wars X-Wing ship.
5 Easy Gifts That You Can Make for Mom
Show you care by making mom a matchbox locket, sewing organizer, paperweight, artwork holder or pen holder.
How to Make a Soap Carving
Embrace your creativity with soap carving, a fun and easy activity that will also improve your whittling skills.
How to Preserve a Snowflake
Snowflakes usually melt before you can get a good look at them. Here’s how to preserve individual flakes so you can study them later.
How to Craft a Winter Wreath
Brighten up your home this winter by making your own wreath. Here's how.
How to Make a Hoop Greenhouse
It’s getting cold, so hoop it up! With a hoop greenhouse, you can grow food all winter and get a jump on spring planting.
How to Make a First-Aid Kit for Your Dog
Being prepared with the right first-aid supplies could save your pup's life in an emergency.
6 Things to Know About Launching Water-Bottle Rockets
Did you know you can launch a rocket in your backyard using only an empty plastic bottle, water and a launchpad?
How to Make Your Own Leather Moccasins
Throughout history, the pucker-toe moccasin has been a popular style of footwear. It's comfortable and easy to make.
How to Make a Face Mask Using a Scout Neckerchief
Try these three easy methods to make a no-sew face covering using a T-shirt, a bandana or a Scout neckerchief.
How to Make a Baseball Bat Nameplate
Don't throw away that old wooden baseball bat. It can still be a hit as a nameplate.
How to Build a Purple Martin House To Attract Bug-Eating Birds
Build a two-family Purple Martin bird house and you can attract these bug-eating birds to your yard.
How to Make a Paper Tube Flashlight
Learn how electricity works -- safely -- with this fun DIY flashlight.
How to Build a Duck Nest Box
This duck nest box is an eggcellent place for feathered friends to raise their young.