You may have noticed or even taken a class at one of Lowe’s How-To Clinics, but did you know that they have them for children, too? It’s lots of fun for the kids, and you may uncover a latent passion in them too! When my boys were little, we would keep a box of scrap building supplies with some kid-sized tools in the garage and my oldest would spend hours on a regular basis building items that defy description . Now, as a married adult, he just finished building a garage all by himself (he did have someone pour the concrete). He also fixes just about anything that goes wrong around our house, which you can imagine how nice that is!

A Great Father-Son Project

What better way for dad to have quality time with their sons than building something together? A class is fun, but you  don’t need one to build something together, there are also lots of ideas complete with videos to be found online.

Lazy Susan – This is a super-simple project that can be done in an afternoon, and makes a great Christmas present for mom!

Chalkboard Wall – Another easy project, spray painting a section of the wall and then ‘framing’ it, makes a great addition to a homeschool area or playroom.

Garden Bench - A little more advanced, and may take longer, but the rewards will be worth it.

Gift Box For Him – Not to leave out the ladies, you know how to use a tool or two…this is cute. (DIY Network has several great gift idea project videos to check out!)

Whether it’s encouraging your child’s gifts, bonding time with your children, or just for fun, it’s the perfect time of year to do anything outside!