Do It Yourself Projects
Learn how to make a water filter with natural materials using gravel, sand, and charcoal. Follow this simple step-by-step guide for emergency water filtration and outdoor survival. How to Make a Water Filter with Natural Materials Building a DIY water…
Learn how to make a Megaphone - Cardboard Megaphone - excerpt from the book "The Scientific American Boy" by A. Russell Bond
How to make Jump Standards – A Pair of Jump Standards are made out of two two-by-fours about eight feet long. After planning them smooth on all sides, measure off two feet from one end of each, and mark off…
How to Build a Canoe – Wood and Canvas Canoe Canoeing is a most delightful outdoor sport, and one of the healthiest in which a boy can indulge during his vacation days. Its popularity can plainly be seen by visiting…
Learn how to make a DIY hydrometer using simple materials. This easy STEM project demonstrates specific gravity and liquid density with step-by-step instructions. A hydrometer is a simple scientific instrument used to measure the specific gravity (density) of liquids. It…
A galvanometer is an instrument used to detect the presence of an electrical current in a circuit or to measure the value of the current in amperes. The operation of practically all galvanometers is based upon the same principle, and…
A Garden-Bed Scarecrow A very neat and successful scarecrow for garden beds can be made as follows: A number of corks are procured, and a feather is stuck in each end of them, as shown. These are tied to a…
It is frequently desired to have some handy place for storing valuables where there is but little chance of discovering them. Secret drawers in tables usually require special and expensive changes, but with only a few simple changes on a…
Every person should understand the simple method of making a paper drinking cup. It may be necessary at times to make quick use of medicine and with no cup or spoon convenient, the pyramid-shaped cup shown in the sketch is…
Homemade Jar Opener – The accompanying sketch shows a handy device for turning up and unscrewing the covers on glass fruit jars. The loop is slipped over the cover and the handle turned in the direction of the arrow. To…