A father’s bond with his son is one of the most cherished things on Earth to a dad. There are many ways to strengthen a father and son relationship.
However, if you consider yourself to be quite handy and wish to pass that trait along to your boy, here are a handful of projects you can build together. All of these projects are a great way to spend some quality time with your child.
These moments are precious, and by working on a joint father and son building project, you’ll both be making memories for all the years to come.
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Many of these do it yourself projects will require all sorts of materials — screws in particular. Screws have been used since at least the 200 BC era, making them one of the most long-lived and useful tools in history. Even today, the screw is an absolute must when putting together a project from scratch. Make this trip to the hardware store another bonding experience. Finding the perfect tools — nails, custom fasteners, screws, etc. — is the key to building a safe and sturdy treehouse or go-cart. Browse through your custom screw options and find one that’s best suited for your selected project.
You can choose from a variety of DIY construction projects. Once you have the right screws and raw materials, you can get to work. Here are a few to get you and your imaginative construction partner thinking.
A Treehouse
A treehouse will require a solid time commitment. It can take many weeks to a year. Save this one for when your child is a little older and can help out with the construction process more. Plus, make sure you have the building knowledge to construct a treehouse safely. The last thing you want is for the fasteners and screws to come loose, sending the whole treehouse crashing to the ground.
A Go-Cart
A go-cart is a classic father-son project, and its construction can take as little as a few days. Many kids have put together a custom go-cart out of nothing but old wooden boxes and wagon wheels. However, with your experience, you can build the ultimate go-cart racing machine.
A Rocketship
Think of this as a hybrid between the last two options. It doesn’t necessarily have to move around, but it can serve as a fun and safe place for your child to play — much like the treehouse.
A Birdhouse
If your child has a strong interest in animals, perhaps a birdhouse is the best option for the two of you. It’s a relatively simple and quick project. It will also bring a variety of different birds directly to your backyard—which will provide an educational and fun experience for both of you.
Building one of these projects with your child is a great way to make worthwhile memories and strengthen your bond with your son.
These are just a few ideas to get you started, but the possibilities are endless. All you will need is your and your son’s imagination, custom fasteners to make sure your project is safe and holds together, and the willingness to commit to one of these projects.
From your shopping trip to pick up the proper screws and materials, to the construction process, make sure to cherish every moment of your father and son building project.