If you are looking for a way to do something with your teenager that will get them to spend more time with you outside of the house, then you want to find a project that the two of you that will be fun for both of you and that will take a while for you to complete. This way, you can regularly enjoy spending time on that project while you work toward completing it. When it is completed, you can share in the enjoyment of a goal completed and have fantastic memories that will last a lifetime. Here are some good projects you can think about doing with your teen:
Build a shed in the backyard: Most people can make use of an extra shed in the backyard. You can use it to store things that are taking up too much room elsewhere, use it as a place to work on other projects in the future, or use it for any other reason that serves your family's own purposes. However, the most important thing is you will be spending time with your teen while you build it, and they will be learning some great life skills during the process as well.
Paint the exterior of your home: If you have been thinking of having your house painted, then you may want to consider turning this into a project you can do with your teenager. While you will want to get the house painted fairly quickly, it will still take you a fair amount of time in order to ensure that it is taped off and painted correctly so it looks great afterward.
Build a play-house: If you also have younger children in your home, then you and your teenager can have a great time out in the backyard while you build a playhouse for the younger children. The two of you can make a basic one, or you can build a complex one, depending on your level of skill and how much you really want to put into it.
Rebuild a classic car together: You can pick up a classic car for a fair price that needs a good amount of work done to it, then you can rebuild it with your teen over time. The great part of this is your teen may be extra excited about the process if you let them know they can drive it once it's completed. You can buy the classic car parts for sale a little at a time, so you can work the job into your budget. You will also be helping your teen learn about car repair while you have fun together.
