One of the best ways to engage bored children is by getting them to help you around the house when you start a home improvement project. Their endless energy can be put to good use and they’ll end up learning a skill they can use later in life. Here are some quick, 10-minute home improvement projects you can get your kids to help you out with:
- Fixing squeaky doors: Fixing squeaky doors or cabinets is literally child’s play! All you need to do is give them either a can of WD-40, cooking spray, or petroleum jelly, and show them how to carefully spray the hinges. Once this is done, they can let the door rest for a bit, and that ought to fix the creaking.
- Tightening hardware: Tightening screws is one the quickest home improvement tasks you can teach your child. They’re also likely to find the “righty-tighty, lefty-loosey” trick fun and will want to use the screwdriver.
- Put them on small painting jobs: Letting your child work on paint touch-ups is a great way to get them to take up larger painting projects, like painting the fence, when they grow up. Make sure to teach them the importance of painting neatly and picking the exact same color of paint as the object they are touching up.
- Cleaning windows and mirrors: Cleaning windows and mirrors with a sponge and a solution of water and vinegar is simple enough for children of all ages to do. Children will also really love this activity since they will be able to spot an immediate difference.
- Hanging a picture: If you have a portrait to hang, ensure you get your little one to help you out. While you can take care of the hammering, they can help you by handing you the nails and portrait, while watching you do the task.
- Filling up nail holes: Nail holes can be filled by rubbing a crayon that is the same color as the wall, against the hole. Children will usually love this type of activity, so make sure to get your kid to spot all the nail holes in the home.
While home improvement projects can be fun, it is important to keep a watchful eye on your child. This will ensure that they don’t have any mishaps in the process.
