A lifelong passion for building begins with their first tool box. Whether it’s packaged in paper with a bow on top, or compiled together at the local hardware store, choosing high-quality, yet smaller and lighter tools, will ensure that your future maker gets off on a solid start.The benefits of instilling a do-it-yourself ethos early on have been widely documented, and we’re here to remind you that it’s never too early (or too late) to begin grooming essential and capable humans. The gift of a tool set is so much more than the physical items in the box. It is veritably the gift of...…A lifelong passion for building begins with their first tool box. Whether it’s packaged in paper with a bow on top, or compiled together at the local hardware store, choosing high-quality, yet smaller and lighter tools, will ensure that your future maker gets off on a solid start.The benefits of instilling a do-it-yourself ethos early on have been widely documented, and we’re here to remind you that it’s never too early (or too late) to begin grooming essential and capable humans. The gift of a tool set is so much more than the physical items in the box. It is veritably the gift of...WW…

Once you settle on a campsite, it’s time to break out the best camping games for kids. These games are great for children of all ages (except throwing knives). Use your own judgment when deciding which of these games your children will enjoy.Now onto the games! Table Of ContentsCornhole / Bean Bag TossLadder TossLighted Bocce BallThrowing Knives and Throwing AxesTug-of-WarKubbCornhole is a staple at tailgates, backyard bbqs, and campsites across the country. And for good reason, it’s easy to learn and fun to play.Adults can setup the boards at a regulation distance and for smaller children...…Once you settle on a campsite, it’s time to break out the best camping games for kids. These games are great for children of all ages (except throwing knives). Use your own judgment when deciding which of these games your children will enjoy.Now onto the games! Table Of ContentsCornhole / Bean Bag TossLadder TossLighted Bocce BallThrowing Knives and Throwing AxesTug-of-WarKubbCornhole is a staple at tailgates, backyard bbqs, and campsites across the country. And for good reason, it’s easy to learn and fun to play.Adults can setup the boards at a regulation distance and for smaller children...WW…

Young children are super curious about everything you do, including yard work! Lean into that curiosity and show them how much fun yard work can really be. This will help set a great foundation for your children to enjoy being outside and working with their hands, as well as the satisfaction achieved from cleaning up the yard.Children of all ages can help with yard work, but the older they are the more capable they are. Use your parental judgment to decide if your child is ready to use a lawnmower or any type of outdoor power tool, but you might be surprised at what they are capable...…Young children are super curious about everything you do, including yard work! Lean into that curiosity and show them how much fun yard work can really be. This will help set a great foundation for your children to enjoy being outside and working with their hands, as well as the satisfaction achieved from cleaning up the yard.Children of all ages can help with yard work, but the older they are the more capable they are. Use your parental judgment to decide if your child is ready to use a lawnmower or any type of outdoor power tool, but you might be surprised at what they are capable...WW…

Once your kids get hooked on skating, you’ll find yourself hanging at skate parks almost all the time. If you’ve got the space you’ve probably considered adding a skate ramp to your own backyard, but the big question is if you should build or buy a skate ramp.Kids and adults have been building their own skate ramps since skating was invented. I recall building a quarter pipe skate ramp with a masonite surface back in the 80’s when I first started skating. It wasn’t the best ramp, but I learned to use a jig saw to cut my transition, a hand saw to cut the supports, and a drill to pre-drill...…Once your kids get hooked on skating, you’ll find yourself hanging at skate parks almost all the time. If you’ve got the space you’ve probably considered adding a skate ramp to your own backyard, but the big question is if you should build or buy a skate ramp.Kids and adults have been building their own skate ramps since skating was invented. I recall building a quarter pipe skate ramp with a masonite surface back in the 80’s when I first started skating. It wasn’t the best ramp, but I learned to use a jig saw to cut my transition, a hand saw to cut the supports, and a drill to pre-drill...WW…

Your scanner has more uses than you think. We’ll show you step by step how to turn your scanner into a camera that produces the most scary photos you’ve ever seen!This project is great around Halloween and you can get as creative as you want once you build the camera. The movement and subject is all up to you. Tools A flatbed scanner; removable lid preferred but not essential Black foam board; 5 8″x6″ sheets Ruler Scissors or X-acto knife Magnifying glass Duct tape STEP 1: MEASURE UP Remove the lid from your scanner and measure the scanning area. If your scanner lid does not come off, then...…Your scanner has more uses than you think. We’ll show you step by step how to turn your scanner into a camera that produces the most scary photos you’ve ever seen!This project is great around Halloween and you can get as creative as you want once you build the camera. The movement and subject is all up to you. Tools A flatbed scanner; removable lid preferred but not essential Black foam board; 5 8″x6″ sheets Ruler Scissors or X-acto knife Magnifying glass Duct tape STEP 1: MEASURE UP Remove the lid from your scanner and measure the scanning area. If your scanner lid does not come off, then...WW…