Backyard Toys

During the hot summer months, kids love to splash. One inexpensive way to give them that opportunity is with an inflatable pool. You can store the pools in your attic or cellar when summer's over,...

Choosing an inflatable water slide can make a birthday party or backyard celebration a smash hit with partygoers--young and not so young. With a little planning and attention to who will be...

Nothing will give you a lead in a water balloon fight quite like a water balloon launcher. These incredibly easy-to-make gadgets can be as much as $50 online, but chances are you have all of the...

how to make a super cool water bottle rocket that will shoot all the way to the neighbors house.

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 fun way to cool down during the hot days of summer is a good water fight. No matter if the child at play is 8 or 38, fights with water-filled balloons, water guns or buckets have always been...

A spray gun, or water pistol, is a hand-held, plastic backyard toy that kids use in water battles and water games. There are also spray guns used for home improvement, for applying caulking and...

Tired of always getting the broken water pistol at your friends' water fights? Need an awesome blast of water but don't have the necessary funds (or permission) to acquire a fire hose? Here's...

Backyard play equipment like slides, climbing systems and playhouses can provide endless hours of fun and healthful exercise for young children. Over time, however, dirt and debris can build up on...

Are you looking for a fun and unusual craft for your children? This Water Balloon Yo-Yo is the perfect outdoor activity for any age. Sit back and watch the fun (just don't sit too close). :D

Water guns are fun for kids or kids at heart on a hot summer day. With a few items you may even find around your house, you can build your own water gun with an approximate water pressure of 60...

Pool slides are fun for all age groups. The slides differ in shape and size, but the concept of going fast and getting wet is the same for all pool slides. Whether you are interested in pool...

Keeping the water in a pool clean and sparkling blue is not as easy as one might think. It takes daily maintenance and care, but it is well worth it when your relaxing in the water on a hot day!

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...

Nothing lasts forever and a snowman is no exception. However, after putting a lot of time into building snowman, we hate to see him melt quickly. Next time you head out to build a snowman take...

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,...

A wading pool is a great way to cool off on hot summer days. Because it is not as deep as a swimming pool,it is safer for small children. Even if you don’t own a wading pool, you can make a...

Water slides come in all shapes and sizes and for all types of budgets. The more money you are willing to spend, the more detailed the instructions are for buying the perfect slide for your use.

Summer means it's time for kids to go swimming. If you have younger kids, they probably want to get into the water, too. You can buy a kiddie pool to use all summer.

Super Soakers are giant-sized water guns ideal for the pool, backyard or a sneak attack on friends. These water toys come in an almost endless array of choices. Several features are important when...

Outdoor waters slides are usually inflatable, making them easy to store once summer has come to an end. They come in different lengths, colors and themes. To make summer more fun, beat the heat...

On hot, steamy summer days, an outdoor pool may be the only refuge. These toys are really fun for kids and help to prepare them for swimming in larger pools when they get older. Select the outdoor...