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All you need to transform your home into a funhouse is a dash of creativity and a few supplies. We’re sharing eight great entertaining ideas (for adults and kids alike) that will keep boredom at bay.
Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
Backyard cricket is fun for the whole family, providing hours of outdoor entertainment. To transform your garden into a wicket-worthy oval, start by creating space for a pitch using a lawn mower. (If you want a more professional pitch, roll the pitch to compact the turf and ground.) Add some sand for speed and mark the crease with spray paint to avoid family disputes. You can use a wheelie bin to create stumps, and finish things off by placing the wicket on the correct end of the pitch.
Tip: If you want to take things to the next level, create your own D.I.Y. stadium scoreboard.
This easy D.I.Y. project will form the base for a range of classic games like Connect 4, checkers and tic-tac-toe. Choose a small to medium-sized mat or rug. Using spray paint and a guide for the lines, mark up grids on the mat. Collect rocks or pebbles for your game counters. You can choose coloured stones (black and white, for example) or paint them in a colour of your choice.
Tip: This is a great project for the kids to help out with.
Cubby houses are homes for imagination. In them, kids can be pirates sailing the high seas, or astronauts heading to the moon. They can play house or run a restaurant. The creative play opportunities are as boundless as their ideas.
It’s easy to give the kids’ cubby a personalised touch, like this fun farm-to-table shop. All you need is some paint and a few decorative pieces to get started!
Younger kids love a sandpit, and they’re easy to create! Start by selecting your preferred sandpit style - choose from a cheap and cheerful clam shell, a sleek boat, a sand and water table or a sandpit with a shade canopy. Next, fill it with sand and then stock it with fun toys.
Tip: The clam shell also works well as a shallow kiddie pool or splash pool for dogs, ideal for cooling off on hot summer days.
A D.I.Y. craft table is the setting for all kinds of creative adventures! Start with a small to medium-sized table and chairs and drape the table with a drop cloth. Next, stock up on craft supplies like paints and brushes, canvases and wood, and anything else your young artist might like – icy-pole sticks, mosaic pieces, stencils and clay, for example.
Our website is filled with fun craft activities for kids of all ages, from making your own sponge boat (that really floats!) to decorating eggs for Easter. Or try making a bunny pot, which is not only a fun craft project, but a useful place to store pens and pencils or a plant. All you need is a pot, some colourful paint and a few craft materials.
The best part of a craft table is its versatility – it can come inside the house or garage on hot or rainy days, or set it up in the backyard under some shade when the weather is nice.
What's more fun than a gathering with family or friends? Wow your guests with this D.I.Y. cheese platter board, which you can supersize or customise to suit your tastes. This is a great way to welcome guests with a snack while you’re preparing a delectable lunch or dinner.
Throw a touch of old-school glamour into your gathering with an elegant drinks station. Start with a mobile garden station, attach an umbrella and then stock it with your favourite drinks, ice, glasses and anything else you might need or want. Don’t forget to cultivate a pot or two of homegrown herbs to garnish your drinks!
Tip: Check out these tips on how to make entertaining easy.
Beat the heat by installing a misting kit in your backyard. A misting system is an easy way to cool down on a scorching summer day. The system uses a waterfall of ultra-fine droplets to lower the temperature as they evaporate. It recreates the blissful cool of an early misty morning, and it’s a lot tidier and less abrupt than a water fight or using the hose!
Check out these great ideas for more outdoor games and play equipment.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
