Backyard Toys

For less than 10 bucks, you can make 3 of the coolest homemade toys you have ever played with, marshmallow guns! You will need at least 2 guns for a fair fight, but 3 is even better. Since PVC...

Nearly all children love to play on the dome climber when visiting the park. Whether playing tag, hiding underneath while other kids squeeze in and out of the holes or just relaxing up top, it is...

A dome climber is a structure every child loves when visiting the park. Whether to play tag on and through, to play underneath while other kids squeezed in and out of the holes around them, or to...

Water rocketry uses the principal of compressed air to push water from a 2-liter soda bottle. Launching water rockets always draws a crowd and has become a popular outdoor activity at family...

Playing in the sand is both fun and beneficial for children and adults alike. The tactile input from sand is relaxing, and the opportunity to create a miniature world can sometimes prompt a shy or...

Bounce houses are prime sources of entertainment for children of any age. Kids enjoy them at birthday parties, carnivals, street fairs and many other social events. However, the houses sometimes...

This is a very simple way to entertain your kids for hours. It's a real simple sword made out of pvc. My 4 year old thinks that it's just amazing. The great thing is that cutting the pieces that...

A marshmallow gun is fun and easy to make. With a few PVC pipes and some marshmallows, your kids will be entertained for hours. Marshmallow shooters provide great entertainment during kids'...

Want a fun and inexpensive project to do with your kids (or for yourself if you're still a child at heart)? Making a marshmallow shooter is easy. Materials generally cost less than $5. The main...

Water guns have been a longtime favorite toy for children on a hot summer day. Over time with repeated use, the pipes on many larger water guns can easily burst. Making a new water gun pipe is an...

A playhouse is a great, multifunctional toy. With smart design and construction, you can create a playhouse that is movable, adaptable and can grow with your child. Your assistant in the playhouse...

Although the hula hoop's exact origins are not clear, it has been documented as having been enjoyed by both children and adults throughout history. The hoops boast worldwide popularity, and are...

Most of us can recall a simple time when we were young out on the playground. ONe of the best things out there for me was the giant spider web dome. I would spend hours weaving in and out of the...

Whether to explore basic scientific principles or just for fun, building a 250 ml water bottle rocket is an easy and entertaining task. Powered by a combination of water and pressure, the water...

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...