With a full month of summer left and one already gone, chances are you might be getting a tad bored. To get the most out of your last month – and postpone that summer reading list for school – try out these 10 awesome DIY projects!

Water Blaster 

Make your own water gun right at home with these instructions from Popular Science. Though it might take a little bit of work, you’ll definitely experience sweet victory in any water fight with this super-soaker! Get the instructions here.

Rock Candy 

For those of you with a sweet tooth, grow your own rock candy in your kitchen. With items you can find in your home, you can start growing sugar crystals in no time. Check it out here.

Glow Stick Lantern

To light your summer nights, try this DIY lantern using just a jar and glow sticks. This simple trick will be sure to brighten your firefly hunts, late-night swimming, and fun times with friends. Learn how to make one here.

Correcting Nail Polish

Ladies, you know the only thing worse than chipped nail polish is nail polish that leaves your nails a yucky yellow after you take it off. The women behind “Pretty Girls Science” came up with the perfect solution: a DIY concoction to give your nails a polished, natural finish for in between colors. Get their recipe here.

Solar Bottle Bulb 

This DIY is doubly cool because not only does it provide light using only a soda bottle and sunshine but it’s also helping poor areas that don’t have the privilege of electricity. It began with one man in some slums in the Philippines who wanted to make a difference and now it has spread to 28,000 homes.  Learn more about the project “Liter of Light” and learn how to make your own.

The Skate Swing 

For all your skateboard fans, this one is for you. SK8swing originally came up with the idea but shared their blueprints so everyone can learn how to make their own backyard swing using, you guessed it, a skateboard. Get the instructions here.

Lava Lamp 

Though Stephanie Smith shared her lavalamp instructions that she used for her kids, there is nothing childish about this awesome DIY. Using household items, find out how to make your own here.

Bath Bombs

Fizzy bath bombs are the perfect accessory for any soak. Thanks to youtube, you can now make your own! Whether for yourself or as a gift, these are easy and fun to make. Follow along with Carina’s instructions here.

Exploding Watermelons

This last one not so much about making something, but rather exploding something! And what’s more summery than watermelon? To discover how to send red chunks flying, check it out.

These should keep you busy until the end of the summer – or at least postpone your boredom for another week. Happy DIYing!