Backyard archery is a great way to have fun, hone your shooting skills and enjoy time with family or friends in the comfort of your own home. With the right setup, it can be safe and enjoyable for everyone. But what should you consider when putting together an archery range in your own backyard? This…
Resin filled bags are easier to take care of; however, the plastic pellets will cause more of a bounce. They are easy to clean and won’t break down, but you pay for this. Corn filled bags do break down, get warn-in, and are harder to maintain. The kernel corn rubs against itself, creating corn dust…
To clean cornhole bags you want to avoid any water getting inside the bag. Use a light soap and apply with a brush on the dirt till it is removed. This is the best way to wash cornhole bags so you don’t damage the corn filling inside, if it gets wet it could shrink and…
To make a DIY mini-bowling alley: Do you love bowling but don’t have the time or money to go to the lanes? Well, now you can create your own mini-bowling alley right in your backyard. In this blog post, we will show you how to make a DIY mini-bowling alley using materials that are easy…
Dunk tanks are a great way to have fun at your next party or event. But how long does it take to fill one? The answer depends on the size of the tank and what you use as a filling mechanism. If you’re using a garden hose, filling a dunk tank that’s six feet wide…
How to correctly hit a Tetherball: If you want to win a game of tetherball, you’ll need to know how to hit the tetherball correctly in order to beat your opponent. There are some simple ball-hitting strategies when you play tetherball that you can put into action right away to help you achieve this goal. …
6 Steps to create a Backyard Cricket Pitch: Cricket is a popular sport around the world that uses a tennis ball, but it’s not always easy to find a place to play. If you want your kids or yourself to practice their batting skills, then why not make your own cricket pitch and enjoy it…
To build your own batting cage: Having your own batting cage in your own backyard can actually be quite helpful since it allows your baseball or softball players to practice baseball drills over and over without having to spend money at a field. You and your family, even friends, can do baseball training in your…
Worried if you should go for a slammo or a spikeball? Well, spikeballs are typically premium compared to slammo balls that come with better bounce. Both of these are an excellent choice for a beginner preferring more bounce to the roundnet balls. Cost differences you ask? Spikeball is on the pricier side. In the last…
To make slippery Jenga blocks use 80-100 grit sandpaper then sand the 54 blocks on all sides till no longer rough. Next, spray or paint polyurethane with the wooden grain and make sure to keep the paint strokes thin and long. Best to add a second coat, let it dry, and you are ready to…
The best materials to fill bean toss bags with are corn kernels or pellets. Corn bean bags (cornhole bags) slide as they break down and create dust over time but are susceptible to bugs and mold. Pellet bags don’t require breaking in like corn and avoid bugs and mold. Pellet bags do bounce more but…
To refinish a shuffleboard table surface you will need to sand the wood down to get the table completely leveled. Next, add sealant preferably what was used in the past as the chemical bond will be strongest. Finally adding two coats of finish on the wood with time to dry between then buffing on a…
