Bigger projects you can do together

If you’re looking for a bigger, longer-term project, Easy As for Kids Advanced projects are the way to go. These ones are a bit more challenging, but are also a lot more rewarding.

Whether you’ve got an older child with some experience on the tools or a little helper you’re showing the way, these projects are heaps of fun. Be warned - they can sometimes trigger a lifelong obsession with DIY.

How to build a swing

A swing in the back yard is every kid's dream, especially if they get to help build it. See how to put some old rope and spare timber to good use.

How to build a surfboard shelf

Grab the kids and get stuck into some woodworking to build a shelf for their bedroom, using some spare timber and a bit of elbow grease. Watch this guide to see how.

How to build a bike ramp

Build a bike ramp with the kids, then collect the high fives as they ride it for hours. Recycled timber and a few easy steps keeps this a low cost, but big rewards job.