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Building a Sandbox
How to create a backyard play area sandbox, with instructions for parents and kids
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Building a Toolbox
Learn how to make the perfect portable workshop, with instructions for parents and kids
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Building a Fort
Learn how to make a versatile backyard play area, with instructions for parents and kids
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Building a Step Stool
How to make a mini platform with a checkerboard top, with instructions for parents and kids
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Building Stilts
Walk a little taller after assembling these fun playtime accessories
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Building a Bird Feeder
How to make a feeding station for birds with instructions for parents and kids
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Building an Easel
Foster your child's inner creativity by building an easel with them
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Building a Lemonade Stand
In this how-to video, learn to make a sturdy display table, with instructions for parents and kids
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Building a Miniature Golf Course
Miniature golf is a great game to bring together family members of every age.
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Building a Toy Chest
How to make handy storage for games and gizmos, with instructions for parents and kids
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Building a Soccer Goal
How to make your own backyard sports equipment, with instructions for parents and kids
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Building a Raised Vegetable Garden
If you have a kid who loves helping out in the garden, a raised bed may be the perfect addition to your landscape
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Building Wall Cubbies
How to make decorative modular boxes, with instructions for parents and kids
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Building a Bat House
Encouraging bats to nest near your house is a natural way to keep your yard bug-free. Make a bat house, with instructions for parents and kids
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Building a Tree Swing
How to make an old-fashioned rope swing, with instructions for parents and kids
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BONUS PROJECT: Building a Water Rocket
Blast into space using PVC piping in this project that adults and kids can complete together
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