How to draw cartoon dogs

BL WORKSHOP

Make a bird feeder!

This simple project makes an ample feeder for serving a flock of seed eaters.

Easy-to-make stilts

Stand taller with stilts. After an afternoon’s work, you’ll be able to walk around at least 12 inches taller than you are now. That’s a pretty fast growth spurt!

How to get straight A’s

Ten tips to help you get straight A’s and have fun at the same time!

Backpack Without the Backache

Use this homemade sled to handle the extra weight of winter camping gear.

Make a toy acrobat

You can turn an old action figure toy into a neat new acrobat that can do flips and somersaults.

Make your own mailbox stove

Looking for a unique and fun way to cook for your troop? Do what this North Carolina troop does: Cook in a mailbox.

FUN STUFF TO DO

Animal track identification quiz

How well can you identify animal tracks? Take our quiz and find out!

Pinewood derby creations

Browse our slideshow of readers’ pinewood derby creations. Is yours better? Send us a pic!

10 tips to become a chess champ

Chess champ Jonathan Hilton started beating adults regularly about two months after he started playing. His secret: Lots of learning and lots of practicing. Thanks to Jonathan, your learning starts (or continues!) here with these 10 tips.

Make homemade dog treats

Sit! Stay! Eat! Here’s how to make yummy homemade treats for the family dog.

How to start a collection of magazines

Read it and keep it! Here’s how to start a great collection of magazines.

Weird science experiments

Have fun with the wacky world of science. Try these simple experiments.