Kids love to help with home improvement projects, but it’s often a challenge finding something that will catch their attention and suit their skills, so try this one for size. Make your own customized stepping stones for a pathway or garden decoration.

First you’ll need a form, and the top three or four inches of an old five gallon bucket works great. Once you cut it smoothly away from the rest of the bucket, you’re ready to mix up some ordinary bagged concrete. When it’s thoroughly mixed, pour it into the form, scraping off the excess flush with the top of the form.

As the concrete sets up, the kids can decorate it with hand prints, polished stones, or do some custom engraving with a small stick. When it’s dry you’ll have a stepping stone and a family keepsake.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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