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Make a Coat Rack from Old Yard Sticks

This easy project is perfect for kids stuck indoor this winter.

Jaymi Heimbuch

By Jaymi Heimbuch
San Francisco, CA, USA | Thu Jan 15 11:30:00 GMT 2009

Keeping kids entertained when its cold, snowy and wet outside can be tough. Instill the drive to reuse junk, and encourage their crafty skills with this fast, fun project from DIYIdeas.com.

All you need is some scrap plywood of the right size, old yard sticks—which may be readily available from your child's school, or thrift shops—some coat hooks, and a few basic crafting supplies.

Make it an extra special activity with your kids by working to find all these objects, rather than buying them.

The finished project makes a really neat item for your child's room, and likely a source of pride for them.

More fun projects to do with kids:
How do I build a telescope at home?
Kids Create Shoes of Hope in Fight Against Climate Change
15 Projects for Green School Teachers

 
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