Build a home

What can we use if we don't have cardboard, a ruler, or glue?

Use sturdy cereal boxes or a shoebox instead of large cardboard for the floor and walls, a measuring tape or printed ruler instead of the ruler, and masking tape or double-sided tape in place of glue while following the same measure, cut, and attach steps.

My walls keep collapsing or the roof doesn't fit — how can we fix that?

Make exact measurements and score fold lines with the ruler edge as the instructions say, add small cardboard tabs to the wall and roof edges before taping, and reinforce each inside corner with extra tape while the glue or tape fully dries.

How can this activity be adapted for different ages?

For younger kids have an adult pre-measure and pre-cut the cardboard and let them stick walls and decorate with colouring materials and stickers, while older kids can draw a scaled floor plan, use precise measuring and a craft knife under supervision, and add detailed rooms and furniture.

How can we improve or personalize our model house after finishing it?

Add cardboard furniture and fabric curtains, use textured paint or wallpaper inside, install battery tea-lights under adult supervision for lighting, and photograph and share your finished model house on DIY.org to show your custom design.