Author: BoysDad.com

How to Pack Clothes for Camping

One key to staying comfortable when camping is to be as organized as possible.  We’ve got four boys, so disorder comes pretty easily.  I’ve found that if we can build order in when we pack, it really helps things go…

A Great Robot Costume

Ciminyjicket created a great robot costume that can be made from scrap wood, cardboard, and PVC pipe.  The effect is really great. Here are the build notes… Uploaded to YouTube by criminyjicket http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHGtiRo7_gc Retrieved Tuesday 4th October 2011 9:28 am…

Backyard Space Capsule (Video)

Not every treehouse starts with a trip to Boeing Surplus…The RULAV was built in 2009-2010 by Jon Howell and Jeremy Elson, with lots of help from other people. Their site describes the rocket’s design and construction in detail, along with…

Schrade Boy Scout Knife

Boy Scouts of America, the Universal Emblem, BSA 100th Anniversary, and 100 Years of Scouting are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Boy Scouts of America in the United States and/or other countries. Manufactured under license from the Boy…

The Sounds of Star Wars

If you’ve got boys, you probably hear the Star Wars pe-ow! pe-ow! laser blaster sound all around your house. The sounds effects of Star War are some of the most recognizable and endearing characteristics of the movie. Just think of…