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Kids' Room Videos

These This Old House videos showcase all of our kids' room projects, how-tos, and designs.

S22 E14: Nathan Gilbert builds a kids' mud kitchen
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How to Build a Mud Kitchen for Kids

When a homeowner realized that her home daycare’s outdoor play space could be upgraded, she knew a mud kitchen project was on the horizon. She called the Ask This Old House team for help building this feature. Carpenter Nathan Gilbert is fresh off building his own daughter’s daycare, a mud kitchen, so he knew just what to do.
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Why Jenn Nawada Loves Teaching Kids

Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains her passion for watching kids discover the outdoors.
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Build It | Holiday Toy Box

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a toy box for Tom’s grandson
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How to Build a Kids' Bookcase

Use oak stair treads and pine boards to create right-size shelves that keep books and toys within easy reach of small hands
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How to Build a Toy Chest

How to make handy storage for games and gizmos, with instructions for parents and kids.
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How to Build Wall Cubbies

How to make decorative modular boxes, with instructions for parents and kids.
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How to Build a Step Stool

How to make a mini platform with a checkerboard top, with instructions for parents and kids
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How to Build an Easel

Foster your child's inner creativity by building an easel with them. Follow these step by step instructions to learn how.