DIY Fun for Families: 14 Projects Parents and Kids Will Love
Looking for ways to get the whole family involved in home improvement? These projects not only improve your space but also offer a chance for parents and kids to work together, learn new skills, and create lasting memories.
From building furniture to adding a touch of creativity to your rooms, these 14 home improvement ideas are simple, fun, and perfect for everyone in the family to take part in!
Create a DIY Birdhouse
Building a birdhouse is a simple yet rewarding project for kids and parents. It allows everyone to use tools like hammers, nails, and paint, making it a hands-on experience.
Once completed, the birdhouse can be placed in the garden, providing a chance to observe wildlife. It’s a great way to teach kids about responsibility and the environment.
Paint a Family Mural
Gather your paints and brushes and create a family mural on a blank wall or large piece of canvas. This project encourages creativity while allowing each family member to contribute their own artistic flair.
It’s a fun and colorful way to decorate your space and leave behind a lasting family legacy.
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Build a Raised Garden Bed
For families with green thumbs, building a raised garden bed is a rewarding and educational project. Children can help with the assembly, filling it with soil, and even planting the seeds.
It’s a project that teaches patience and responsibility, as kids will get to watch their plants grow over time.
Construct a Simple Bookshelf
Building a bookshelf together is an excellent introduction to carpentry for kids. Choose a simple design and let the kids help with measuring, sanding, and painting.
It’s a functional project that also teaches teamwork and practical skills while providing a place to store all of those books and toys.
Make a Family Handprint Wall Art
Create a beautiful family keepsake by making a handprint wall art project. Each family member dips their hand in paint and leaves their handprint on a canvas or wooden board.
This project is easy, fun, and a great way to capture the memory of your family’s growing hands year after year.
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Install Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper
Peel-and-stick wallpaper is a fun and easy way to update any room, and it’s perfect for kids to help with! Kids can choose the design and get involved in measuring, cutting, and sticking the wallpaper on the walls.
It’s a great way to change the look of a room without the mess of traditional wallpaper.
Create Custom Picture Frames
Turning ordinary photo frames into personalized, custom art pieces is an easy and creative project. Kids can decorate frames with paints, glitter, stickers, or even small craft items like buttons and ribbons.
Once completed, these frames can display family photos, making it a fun way to add personal touches to your home.
Make a Chalkboard Wall
Transform an entire wall or section of a wall into a chalkboard surface that everyone can use. This project is perfect for kids to draw, write notes, or even do math problems.
Parents can help by applying chalkboard paint, and it’s a fun way to bring creativity and functionality to your home.
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Create DIY Terrariums
Building a small terrarium together is a fun, low-maintenance project. You can use clear jars, small plants, and decorative stones to create a miniature ecosystem.
It’s a great way to teach kids about plants, ecosystems, and responsibility while adding a beautiful touch to your home.
Craft Homemade Coasters
Making coasters from materials like cork, wood, or ceramic tiles can be a simple but useful project for kids and parents. Everyone can help with the design—painting, stamping, or even adding family photos to create custom coasters.
It’s a great way to teach the value of handmade items and home décor.
Design a Memory Board
Create a memory board together using a large corkboard or a wooden frame. Everyone can help decorate it with fabric, paint, or photos, and then fill it with family memories, like postcards, photos, or drawings.
It’s a great way to stay connected with family moments while adding a personal touch to any room.
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Make a DIY Jewelry Holder
Turning a piece of wood or a repurposed object into a custom jewelry holder is a fun project for kids. Let them help with sanding, painting, and adding hooks or pegs to hang necklaces and bracelets.
This project is both functional and creative, and it’s a great way to teach kids how to repurpose items.
Build a Sandbox
For families with younger kids, building a sandbox is an enjoyable and rewarding project. Parents can guide the kids through building a wooden frame and filling it with sand.
Once completed, it will provide endless hours of entertainment and imaginative play.
Upcycle Old Furniture
Give old furniture a new life by repurposing it with paint, new upholstery, or decorative touches. This project allows kids to help in creative ways—whether it’s sanding down an old chair or choosing fabric for reupholstering.
It’s a sustainable project that teaches kids about reusing and creativity.
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