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There are many ways to make your pinewood derby car go faster. Here are some of them.
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Make that block of wood look like steel with these pinewood derby painting tips. -
They might annoy us or amaze us, but there's no question about it: Bugs are an essential part of the natural order of things. Here's how to make your own nature museum to display them. -
Making a periscope from wood and a few pieces of mirror is easier than you might think. Here are plans and instructions for a periscope more than two feet long—just what you want for heavy-duty secret agent work. -
Show off your patches and other stuff with this rustic “hide rack” display. -
Conserve water by collecting rainwater and using it for your garden or lawn. -
A kazoo is perfect to add some extra fun to your campout sing-alongs. Here's how to make one. -
The best-known snow shelter is the igloo. A brilliant use of engineering and resources, this simple dome made out of snow blocks is both strong and versatile.
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When Old Man Winter bares his cold, sharp icicle fangs, don't turn into an indoor flake. Bite back! Here's how to sink your teeth into winter and walk away with a few cool souvenirs." -
Here's how to tumble your way to rich compost for your garden and plants. -
Make a stereograph, using two cameras to create cool 3D snapshots. -
Twig pencils are fun, easy and cheap to make. And the expressions on your friends’ faces when you start scribbling with a stick will be writetious! -
Go Green and recycle empties into fun and useful projects. -
If you curve some aluminum foil just right, you can cook hot dogs with the sun's heat. -
Cave paintings have been around for thousands of years. Light up your own bedroom "cave" with this torn-paper lamp shade. -
Looking for a homemade gift or just a fun game. Try making this classic Soma puzzle. -
Want a natural nightlight? Catch some fireflies and make a firefly lantern. Here's how. -
Charge up your power drill, sharpen that saw and make this cool custom-made Off-Shore Battle game. -
Make a simple banjo and start making your own music. -
Mother’s Day is May 11. Show your mom just how great she is by making her a gift inspired by Mother Nature herself! Topped off with a homemade card, it will be a present Mom will never forget. -
With a few tools, you can twist and turn metal into something that is functional and easy on the eyes. Here's how to wire up some new things around the house. -
Looking for a unique and fun way to cook for your troop? Do what this North Carolina troop does: Cook in a mailbox. -
A winning raingutter racer stays on an even keel, moves in a straight line, keeps the bow above water and does not drag. If your boat does all this, it finishes ahead of any boat that can't. Here's how to build your winner. -
Sit! Stay! Eat! Here's how to make yummy homemade treats for the family dog. -
With the right pioneering skills, you can create all kinds of contraptions that come in handy at a campsite. -
Make your own pinhole camera, much like the ones photographers used in the Civil War. -
Learn the secrets of electro-magnets with this fun and simple project. With video. -
Having an aquarium is cool – and easy! Here’s how to start yours. -
This authentic Native-American drum will challenge your skill, but the results are well worth it. -
World-class pumpkin carver Farmer Mike shows you how to carve a creative jack-o'-lantern. -
Something about a ship in a bottle doesn’t seem to fit. Oh, that’s it — the ship! Learn the secret to create your own ship in a bottle. -
Radios might seem super high-tech. But with about $10 and one afternoon, you can make one at home. -
You're ready for fishing. You've got everything ... but bait. And no cash to buy any. Well, forget throwing money at minnows. Gather your own! It's simple with this easy-to make trap. -
Use nuts and bolts from your tool chest to make a cool chess set.
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Build GISMO 4, a quick, remote-controlled robot that can do battle with other robots or roll around the house. -
Whether your motor powers a 700-horsepower race car or a 5-horsepower lawn mower, you need to give it some tender loving care. Here's how... -
Build a Purple Martin bird house and attract these bug-eating birds to your yard to help make your summer pest-free. -
Here’s how you can become a knight in shining chain-mail armor. -
Learn to fly! Build one of these simple kites and reach for the skies. -
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Walking sticks make hiking more fun. Next time you go hiking, step out with a personal walking stick that you made yourself. -
This simple project makes an ample feeder for serving a flock of seed eaters. -
You can turn an old action figure toy into a neat new acrobat that can do flips and somersaults. -
You don’t need four burners and a gas line to make some great-tasting trail food. -
Create your own Dino Swamp using items you may already have at home. -
I make arrows the way my Iroquois ancestors did long ago. You can, too.In our modern world, the hard part is getting authentic materials, but you can use some alternatives that I’ve suggested.
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With this simple project, you’ll be outside playing miniature golf in no time. You can build your course with any available combination of bricks, wood, aluminum siding, whatever works. -
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! -
Use this homemade sled to handle the extra weight of winter camping gear. -
Create a tool straight out of history. -
You don’t have to wait for the right season to plant your flower and vegetable seeds. Grow plants indoors any time of year with this easy project.
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Love the pinewood derby? Want tips for making your pinewood derby car go faster? Looking for ideas for an amazing pinewood derby design?
>> Pinewood derby main page
>> Speed secrets of the pinewood derby
>> Paint a pinewood derby racer
>> Photos of cool pinewood derby cars
>> Video of a super-fast track
>> Pinewood derby game
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