Camp Gadgets: How To Build a Flagpole, Table or Chair
With the right pioneering skills, you can create all kinds of useful gadgets for your campsite.
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How to Make a Ghost Decoration Using a Cardboard Tube
A recycled cardboard tube and a few craft supplies are all you need to create a spooky decoration perfect for your room, classroom or Halloween display.
How To Make a Haunted House With a Milk Carton
Craft a boo-tiful haunted house that will light up your Halloween.
How to Make a Clothespin Lamp
Add a fun touch to your room décor with this crafty clothespin lamp!
How to Make a Water Bottle Herb Garden
Grow your own fresh herbs inside an empty plastic water bottle!
How to Make Walking Tacos
This fun recipe combines crunchy chips, seasoned taco meat and your favorite toppings into a portable meal you can eat right out of the bag.
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.
How to Make a Homemade Wind Chime
Use craft sticks, beads and bells to create colorful outdoor wind chime that makes music in the breeze.
How to Make a Pull-Tab Bracelet
This easy pull-tab bracelet is a fun way to recycle aluminum can tabs and create a stylish accessory.
How to Make a String Star
In this easy craft, you'll wrap colorful yarn into a star-shaped design that's perfect for decorating your room.
How to Make a Homemade Trivet
Keep your table and counters safe from hot dishes with this homemade trivet for indoor use.
How to Make Beautiful Bean Art
Turn dried beans into colorful artwork with this fun and easy craft!
How to Make Chocolate Hearts
Make sweet homemade chocolate hearts with just a few ingredients and simple kitchen supplies!
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 Pinewood Derby Car Display
When the race is over, enter the winner's circle by building this display for your Pinewood Derby car.
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 Homemade Hand Warmers
Winter is here! Make your own warmer to help keep your hands toasty.
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 Make a Fun Papier-Mâché Candy Bowl for Halloween
Turn ordinary paper and a balloon into a spook-tacular candy bowl.
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 Stamped Handkerchief
Make homemade stamps and use them to create a custom handkerchief.
How to Make a Paracord Fish-Tail Key Chain
A paracord key chain is a fun and easy DIY project that could make a great gift for dad.
How to Make Homemade Bath Bombs
Show Mom she’s the bomb with this fun project that will make her bath time a relaxing escape!
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 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.
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 Build an Igloo
A brilliant use of engineering and resources, this simple dome made out of snow blocks is both strong and versatile.
Make Your Own Homemade PVC Snowshoes
Here's how Webelos Scouts in North Carolina make homemade snowshoes.
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 a solar eclipse.
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.
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 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 Paper Dreidel for Hanukkah
Use this pattern to make your own paper dreidel for Hanukkah.
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.