Backyard Toys

I use this idea to blow up kiddy pools, rafts, and other inflatable toys, fast easy and safe and at home. All you need is a shop vac, a turkey baster and possible a roll of tape.

It is easy to make a backyard exercise gym for your children to enjoy. Create this backyard gym by recycling an old garden hose, rope and two trees or posts. Your children will have hours of fun...

Newer trampolines often come with netting on the sides to help hold younger children in. But as a trampoline ages, these safety devices can sometimes tear or break, leaving the trampoline open....

Bubbles are fun - just ask any child. Making a bubble machine to keep the kids occupied or to add a special touch to a party or celebration is relatively easy, and cheap. This simple machine will...

Slip ‘n Slides come in more than 20 different designs, and range in price from about $15 for a basic model to about $60 for a triple-track slider with a Nascar theme. The most important...

Building a water ride for your own private use is a tricky prospect. There are a few different approaches you can take, depending on your resources. Whether you want to build a water slide for...

A water gun fight is a fun way to stay cool on a hot summer's day. It is an activity in which the whole family can participate to have a little fun. Adults also enjoy the game as an intense,...

PVC sprinkler toys are easy to make. The fun toys are hooked directly into your garden hose. PVC pipe is a long-lasting, light weight, plastic tubing and is easy to move. Assemble the sprinkler...