6 DIY Projects That Will Impress the Whole Neighborhood

This story was produced in partnership with Krylon, the spray paint brand that can easily restore, refresh, recolor, and revive any project.

Not every dad is a great DIYer, capable of building their kid that three-story treehouse with a working elevator and slide. Few dads have such skills, let alone time. But with a few cans of Krylon® spray paint, a dad can flex his DIY skills and impress his kids — by building them a shiny new customized bike; turning a pedal car into an epic red fire truck; or converting an old swing set into a bright and cheerful play space. Looking for some accessible DIY inspiration? Look no further. Here are some awesome DIY projects that require little more than a man with a can.

How to Make Your Kid’s Bike the Coolest on the Block

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A few coats of spray paint can give an old bike an epic new look.

How to Make Your Kid’s Bike The Coolest on The Block

You don’t need mega bucks to build a daredevil cruiser — just a can of Krylon and some good old-fashioned elbow grease.

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The Ultimate Swing Set Upgrade

Breathing life into an old swing set is as easy as cutting out some plywood shapes and finding some popping new colors.

Give Your Old Swing Set the Ultimate Upgrade

With a bit of woodworking and a few cans of Krylon spray paint, you can turn a worn backyard swing set into an epic playground.

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The Coolest Picnic Table

With a little ingenuity and a few coats of spray paint, a boring old picnic table can become the life of a party.

How to Transform a Picnic Table Into a Backyard Masterpiece

Who doesn’t wish their picnic table had a built-in cooler and wireless speakers? Here’s how to make this dream with Krylon spray paint.

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The Pedal Car Firetruck

Raising a future firefighter? This DIY project will make dreams come true.

Transforming an Old Pedal Truck into a Shiny Red Fire Truck

With a bit of elbow grease and a few cans of Krylon® spray paint, one dad helps fulfill his kid’s dream of becoming a real-life firefighter.

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The Ultimate Media Center

Don’t toss out that old media center. Spray a few coats of spray paint on it, add some LED lights, and give it new life as the ultimate media center.

This Self-Rising TV Stand Is a Movie-Lover’s Dream

Take an old piece of furniture and turn it into a conversation starter.

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The Tailgating Truck

Your truck’s tailgate isn’t working hard enough. Give your truck bed a new look (and some reinforcement) with Krylon® Automotive Truck Bed Coating and then give your toolbox a new color — to match your team — and a new life by turning it into a portable grilling and cooling station.

Transform a Truck Bed into a Tailgating Machine

A few cans of Krylon® spray paint and a bit of ingenuity are all it takes to transform a truck bed into a mobile party.

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These six projects prove that with a few cans of Krylon® spray paint, a dad can flex his DIY skills and impress his kids. Take a look in your basement, around your yard, and in the garage and ask yourself, what’s your next project? Then, with can in hand, give your home new life.

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