Surviving a DIY Disaster

Think surviving a family DIY project is easy? Think again!When Mom or Dad says, "We can do it ourselves," every kid knows an ordinary weekend is about to turn into a full-blown adventure. Suddenly there are trips to the hardware store, mysterious piles of tools, confusing instructions, missing screws, flying paint drops, and projects that somehow take all weekend to finish.Written from a kid's point of view, this funny survival guide is packed with laugh-out-loud observations, clever tips, and the important lessons every young DIY survivor needs to know. Kids will recognize their own family adventures, while parents will laugh because they know every word is true.Inside you'll discover:• How to survive endless hardware store trips• Why instruction booklets always win in the end• What to do when mystery screws appear• How paint magically gets everywhere• Why "one-hour projects" never last just one hour• The warning signs that another DIY adventure is about to beginGrab your oldest shirt, keep track of the tiny screws, and get ready to earn your official DIY Survival Expert badge!Perfect for kids and families who know that the best memories often come from the biggest DIY disasters.Part of the Kids Survival Series.

Think surviving a family DIY project is easy? Think again!When Mom or Dad says, "We can do it ourselves," every kid knows an ordinary weekend is about to turn into a full-blown adventure. Suddenly there are trips to the hardware store, mysterious piles of tools, confusing instructions, missing screws, flying paint drops, and projects that somehow take all weekend to finish.Written from a kid's point of view, this funny survival guide is packed with laugh-out-loud observations, clever tips, and the important lessons every young DIY survivor needs to know. Kids will recognize their own family adventures, while parents will laugh because they know every word is true.Inside you'll discover:• How to survive endless hardware store trips• Why instruction booklets always win in the end• What to do when mystery screws appear• How paint magically gets everywhere• Why "one-hour projects" never last just one hour• The warning signs that another DIY adventure is about to beginGrab your oldest shirt, keep track of the tiny screws, and get ready to earn your official DIY Survival Expert badge!Perfect for kids and families who know that the best memories often come from the biggest DIY disasters.Part of the Kids Survival Series.