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Marshmallow guns are outdoor toys made from PVC pipe that allow children to fire miniature marshmallows at targets. They are easy and relatively inexpensive to construct at home, as they only...

Marshmallow shooters are guns made from PVC pipe. Miniature marshmallows are loaded into an opening at the top of the gun; when you blow into that opening, the marshmallows travel through the...

Marshmallow blow guns are easy and inexpensive to make. The PVC pipe and joints necessary are available in the plumbing section of home improvement and hardware stores. While at the store, check...

Make a water-pressure powered, foam dart gun. The gun will allow you to not only shoot a dart but also to follow up with a jet of water to drench your opponent. The darts can also be modified for...

Paintball has evolved from an underground sport to a major extreme sport with players from many walks of life participating in its fast-paced action. Unfortunately, the sport can be quite...

Water wars are a refreshing way for kids to stay active and cool on a hot summer afternoon. Forget about the squirt guns of days past. The new "weapon" of choice for water wars is a water...

You're not just a fan, you're a Star Wars fan, and you know what that means: costumes. While there are plenty of authentic costumes on the store shelves, they can clean out your wallet. No sense...

This inexpensive project will take you less than an hour to complete and your children and teens will be thrilled with the hula hoops you create for them. Older kids can help and with your...

The musket is a venerable weapon that has been around for a long time. Here you will learn how to make a newer version from inexpensive materials. Don't be surprised if you find yourself having a...

Making your own spud gun can be a fun weekend project. Potato guns can be built in myriad styles and sizes. You are limited only by your imagination. The following steps show how to make a spud...

Some fans of Dungeons and Dragons often feel compelled to create the weapons that their characters wield. One of the easiest weapons to make is a quarter staff, which can be fashioned quite...

Nothing epitomizes the machismo of budding adolescent youth quite like a good old fashioned spud gun. While these homemade bazookas can be dangerous in the wrong hands, they sure are a lot of fun....

An indoor playhouse is an entertaining way to give a child a special place inside your home. This indoor playhouse has a PVC pipe frame able to be made for any area. Make more than one playhouse...

Pirates and their adventures always attract children with active imaginations. Swashbuckling kids make eye patches and dig up yards in search of buried treasure. No pirate is complete without a...