https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 18 May 2026 18:54:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-diy-project-cheaper-than-store-bought#post-2533173 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 19:28:09 +0000 SweetCaroline 2533173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babybean404: they are discount retail chains that carry tools, hardware, etc. I'm not sure where you are located, but in my experience, for a project like this, the goods are much cheaper than a Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. The quality might not be as great, but your don't actually need the latches to withstand much, just some curious fingers :wink: </p> <p>One of the biggest hits on our latch board is actually those little guards that are put behind doors so doorknobs don't go through the drywall. They make a "boing!" noise. They are like $1 for 2 </p> [attach=6508/16/o65ymx.330x330.63f605e.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-diy-project-cheaper-than-store-bought#post-2533169 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 19:21:31 +0000 babybean404 2533169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the suggestions! We may do a latch board. What types of stores are harbor freight and menards? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-diy-project-cheaper-than-store-bought#post-2533166 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 19:17:13 +0000 SweetCaroline 2533166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babybean404: we made a latch board for DD, it includes more than the YHL or Melissa + Doug board and it wasn't even close to $35. I recommend cruising the aisles of Harbor Freight and Menard's, if available to you. Those specific locations have latches + accessories for cheap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-diy-project-cheaper-than-store-bought#post-2533153 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 18:49:36 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2533153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babybean404: what about looking at doing just an IKEA hack? I wonder if there isn't a way to turn a coffee table into a water table cheaper?</p> <p>Also for a water table all my kids care about is the water. They don't use the spouts water falls etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-diy-project-cheaper-than-store-bought#post-2533120 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 16:12:09 +0000 MamaBehr 2533120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A learning tower! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-diy-project-cheaper-than-store-bought#post-2533117 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 16:03:37 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2533117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about felt play food?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-diy-project-cheaper-than-store-bought#post-2533102 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 15:12:05 +0000 babybean404 2533102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've planned a playdate next week to build DIY water tables with friends. But there's a catch...the price of the supplies for the DIY ones appears to be higher than the cost of highly rated tables on amazon. </p> <p>So I'm hoping to suggest a replacement activity that will actually save money! I was thinking of a latches board, but the one they made at Young House Love cost $35 (same as the Melissa and Doug board).</p> <p>Has anyone seen (or done) any similar projects that would be fun to make with another family, appropriate for kids around 2 years old, and actually save money? </p>