Hobbies

It is very simple to find money with a metal detector. It is not uncommon to find a couple dollars in a short period of time in the right places. Along with that you can often find jewelry,...

After standing out in the weather for about fifteen years or better, this portable target stand is still, well, standing. The center panel part where the targets are placed is replaceable and it...

The Cigar Oasis is one of the premier cigar and humidor humidification devices available on the market. Cigars are hygroscopic, which means that they absorb moisture from the air. It is...

Deer hooves are a wonderful addition to a mount. Used as a gun or bow rack, they are a remembrance of the hunt. This is also a good introduction to taxidermy. Learning to mount a deer hoof can...

River rocks are smooth and tumbled from thousands of years of moving downstream after originating in mountains. These rocks can originate from many types of stone, some much harder than others....

Making soap using the cold press method is an old-fashioned and basic way to create professional-quality natural soaps. The process must be followed in a specific way to make sure that the end...

Vintage magazine ads are beautiful, collectible works of art. In order to sell them or display them, you have to remove them from the old magazines. With the correct tools, the process is only...

The Romans began to mint coins in the 6th century B.C. and continued to do so until the fall of the last western emperor in 476 A.D. Because the Romans produced hundreds of different coins, it can...

The Daisy air rifle, produced by the world's largest and oldest manufacturer of air guns, is the most famous BB gun ever built. Considering the number of guns sold through the years, repair has...

One of the most important stages of building a top quality model car is the paint job. However, it can be difficult to apply a good paint job and make sure you get complete and even coverage if...

If you crave colorfully illustrated art work, love nostalgic looks at your life and desire an affordable small collectible, then you might want to explore old magazine ads. Most vintage ads are...

Antique vanities, small dressing tables where a woman sits to do her hair and makeup, were made during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. Many of the veneered models seen today in antique...

Weights are used in scuba diving to decrease buoyancy and allow divers to comfortably explore lower depths. Although commercial weights are readily available, making your own dive weights isn't...

Building a pinewood derby car is an enjoyable father and son activity, usually done once a year when a boy is a Cub Scout. When building the car, you add weights that will bring the car up to a...

To win a Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby, you must build a fast car. While the same car kits are provided to every participant before the race, how you choose to create your car will mean the difference...

Go kart owners enjoy many aspects of their vehicles, but many place speed high on their list of kart priorities. With a little effort and basic vehicle knowledge, go kart owners can improve the...

Anime is a style of Japanese animation with a wide range of shows and genres that appeal to children and adults alike. It is recognizable because of the characters' small noses and large eyes. If...

Scuba, short for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, is equipment that allows divers to swim underwater for extended periods of time. Scuba tanks are an integral part of the equipment...

Free float tubes are devices that you can attach to a rifle or handgun. They are designed to disperse heat, allow for more rigidity in the handguard, and often are available with room to hang...

When making, repairing or modifying projects yourself, there will often come a time when you will need to create a threaded hole. Sometimes, an existing hole becomes stripped out and you need to...

Simple Green is a water-based gun cleaner that is free from harmful chemicals. This gun cleaner is also biodegradable and safe for the environment. It is perfect for gun owners who are also...

It's important to have knowledge of handguns so they can be used properly and safely. While most handguns have different specific feels, there are general ways to hold handguns, stand and fire...

Knives will all go dull after a certain period of time. Knowing how to sharpen knives is an important skill so that you can still use them in the kitchen efficiently. Cutting with dull knives...

Today I'm going to try and explain the different L.A.R.Ps out there and hopefully help you find the Role play style best suited for you.

As any experienced geocacher has no doubt encountered, some of the most problematic geocaches to find are the puzzle caches. This unique style of hide generally involves solving a puzzle, which...

Choose an empty shoebox you have laying around in your house. Fill with sand. Best to use sand mixed with small stones that feels pliable to your hands and will allow you to make holes in it. ...

Nine to fivers, office workers, cubicle dwellers, assembly line inhabitants, plumbers, carpenters and assorted yuppies take heart. There is a wonderful world beyond the squeals and chatter of the...

Twitter is a website that allows you to broadcast little messages to the world (or just your friends). Twitter has been extremely popular lately. All you hear are celebrities, athletes, and even...

Quenya is a language invented by J.R.R.Tolkien, or Ronald, as he was known to his friends. Tolkien had a passion for languages that had been with him from childhood. He was Professor of Anglo-...

Building robots can be very expensive but there are ways to find cheap parts. If you are interested in building your own robots, then you should keep a small inventory of useful parts to help...

A laser attached to a gun will shine a bright dot of light where the bullet will impact when the gun is fired. However, bullets fly in ballistic trajectories and laser light in projected in a...

Flintknapping is the ancient art of making tools from stone, which some hobbyists still practice purely for pleasure. A billet is the small pounding hammer that is used to flake the edges off the...

Children and adults alike enjoy flying radio-controlled model aircraft. However, model planes can pose a threat of injury to operators, spectators or even real aircraft when flown or maintained...

Building your own go-kart can be a exciting and rewarding project. Besides making for an enjoyable hobby, from scratch kart construction can also save you money, when you consider the comparable...

Radio-controlled (RC) airplanes vary in size, complexity and the level of skill required to fly them. Learning the basics is best done using a beginner RC plane.

Although modern stoves are more efficient and easier to use, many people desire the style and uniqueness of antique stoves. Locating and restoring an antique stove requires patience and a large...

Fishing is a great recreational sport to help relax and process the worries and concerns of life. Fishing can also provide sustenance and even livelihood for some people. Being able to get along...

Slot cars have been running around tracks since the 1960s, entertaining generations of participants in an environment every bit as exciting and as challenging as those at LeMans, France or Daytona...

Welding with a wire feed unit is becoming more popular than ever due to their price, availability and ease of use. There are two ways to weld with a wire feed machine: MIG, where a bottle of...

MIG welding is a fun hobby and can be lucrative as well. It is very dangerous if not done correctly, though, so a few safety rules must be adhered to at all times.

Art, found in museums, historic houses, cultural centers, parks, and arboretums, often challenges inexperienced viewers. Concerns about how to look at it, what it means, and how to describe it...

Hunting often requires that you switch your style of camouflage in certain areas. The style of camo you wear depends on where you're hunting, what you're hunting and how you're hunting.

Radio frequencies constantly saturate the air around us, carrying signals that broadcast music, information and controls for electronics and toys. You can build a simple receiver that will pick up...

This is the first in a series of articles to help gear my fellow geeks. The wonderful world of L.A.R.P. Whats a L.A.R.P.? you might ask. Well that stands for Live Action Role Play. The gear and...

There are many ways to enjoy the natural surroundings of your yard. Planting beautiful flowers provide beautiful scents and amazing scenery. Having a quaint patio area can allow you to experience...

Ever want to write metal which would melt the faces off of emos? Feel the sudden urge to barrage an audience with aggressive sound waves? Here is a brief guide on heavy metal, and how to write it.

This interesting combination of nested bird houses is a fun and challenging project. The birdhouse are simple six sided boxes, and made from pine or cedar. Each birdhouse is an independent unit...

Want to make some extra cash when you're bored? Do you find yourself surfing the web to kill time? Take a few online surveys and make some extra cash. Believe it or not, some surveys are...

Because more and more people see the artistic value of old advertisements as decorations and art objects, using different strategies to find these colorfully illustrated collectibles will make...

Wind chimes are musical instruments you hang outside your home that create gentle percussion music when the wind blows across them. Wind chimes have a simple construction and can be made from a...