Construction
Maintaining a Project Budget
There are many times when families have a restricted budget as they save for future events such as college or a larger home, so creating a luxury like a new deck might be far beyond their current expenses. If one or both of the parents have the skills to build...
Construction
Getting A New Patio
Outdoor living has become an important part of entertaining, so creating a new patio for the family home is a wonderful opportunity for a DIY project. Being able to teach the children many new techniques for building is one of the main reasons to do it, but it can also...
Construction
Building Homes for Birds
One of the basic DIY projects parents and grandparents have done with their children is building homes for birds, and it continues to be a popular way to introduce children to using tools today. There are several different skills it teaches, and it also provides a shared way to invite...
Construction
Building Life Skills Through DIY
While many school systems do teach classes such as industrial arts, they seldom teach students not destined for trades how to fix items around the house. Adding a new sink requires the addition of plumbing, and rerouting electrical lines requires knowledge of how to safely work with electricity. Even small...