Hobbies & Projects

How to draw cartoon dogs

dog-200x148Make your penciled puppies come to life. Here’s how.

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Make a bird feeder!

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

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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!

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How to get straight A’s

grade5.jpgTen tips to help you get straight A’s and have fun at the same time!

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Backpack Without the Backache

backpack41.jpgUse this homemade sled to handle the extra weight of winter camping gear.

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Make a toy acrobat

acrobat-200×148.jpgYou can turn an old action figure toy into a neat new acrobat that can do flips and somersaults.

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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.

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FUN STUFF TO DO

Animal track identification quiz

tracks-200x148How well can you identify animal tracks? Take our quiz and find out!

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Pinewood derby creations

derby-200x148Browse our slideshow of readers’ pinewood derby creations. Is yours better? Send us a pic!

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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.

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Make homemade dog treats

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

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How to start a collection of magazines

magazines-200x148.jpgRead it and keep it! Here’s how to start a great collection of magazines.

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Weird science experiments

science-guy1.jpgHave fun with the wacky world of science. Try these simple experiments.

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