Hobbies, Games & Toys

What could be better for your little princess than having a bunk bed castle? Perhaps having an escape slide attached to the castle for that much-needed quick getaway. With a little imagination and...

Abalone shells are the shells of sea snails. The shells are oval in shape with a mother of pearl inner lining. This lining, also called the nacre, has an iridescent glow that makes abalone shells...

A drinking game is a game with specific rules where the object is to get drunk in a short period of time. "Clue" was a popular movie released in the '80s starring Tim Curry, Christopher Lloyd and...

Hi! There are numerous ways to fill and pack a tobacco pipe for a great tobacco smoking experience. Some techniques are rather complex. I prefer this real simple effective method. Whether you...

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you are aware of what's going on with the economy and international news events. If you get ready now, even if things pan out, you don't lose anything by...

Are you superstitious? What rituals do you believe bring good luck? How do you avoid bad luck? Reasonable people know there is no logic behind bad omens or lucky signs. But, they can be fun. They...

Numerology is the belief in a mystical relationship between numbers and things. The great mathematician Pythagoras has said, “The world is built upon the power of numbers.” Much of numerology is...

In Numerology, names, events, and things can be reduced to vibratory numbers. The numbers 1-9 have special controlling characteristics that can be used to ascertain meaning.. Your birth number...

Here are a few things I found helful when I made Soy Candles from a kit the first time. Although the kit came with instructions, there were a few things it didn't cover. Hopefully my tips and...

Want to impress your friends by doing awesome wheelies on your motorcycle? Then keep reading the steps below. This article will explain how to wheelie your basic 600cc sport bike. It is a guide on...

My latest project includes making vintage wall paper reproductions, but you can easily use this how-to on other papers. It's also a way of preserving a child or grandchild's creative artwork. ...

Everybody loves shopping, video games, computers, cameras, mp3 players, and expensive things! Well the nintendo DSi has all of the above(and the original charge was $170) This article will tell...

For many people coca-cola is just a great soft drink. Did you know there are many different uses for coca-cola? The acid in the famous soft drink is so strong there are a number of household...

Have you ever been at a loss for an inexpensive handmade gift idea? This easy to do project will create mood lighting for any occasion and it is made from easy to find and inexpensive materials....

Documenting events is one of my favorite pass times. Whether it's my own or somebody elses recording things, placing them in a special book and making it look nice is a fun hobby. This particular...

Cotton work gloves make chores much easier. They help protect your skin from heat and abrasion when working in the garden or around the house. You can purchase cotton work gloves or make your own...

Need a new, good looking bone handle for an old knife, or just want to replace that plastic one with a traditional bone handle? It’s simple to do with just a few short and easy steps. The knives...

Its yardsale season and its time to get rid of some of the junk in your house but its so stressful. Its alot of work and alot of time. Here are some tips to host a great yardale while cutting out...

Mosaics are an easy craft to add beauty and interest to your home decor. The sky is the limit when it comes to what you can transform with a mosaic. Today we are going to create a mosaic vase from...

Homemade bird toys are traditionally made from wood, rope and other strong objects. Although these objects are sturdy and practical, they may seem boring and unattractive next to the bright colors...

Electric motors can be controlled by something as simple as a common switch on up to a series of relays that energize the motor in stages. These types of motor control can be employed on either...

Working on a lathe takes much more finesse than most other woodworking tools, but when mastered, its versatility can open up a whole new world or woodworking possibilities. Most often, the lathe...

Kyanite is a mineral with versatile properties that make it useful in a wide range of industrial and artistic endeavors. It is a blue crystal resembling a sapphire that is created by when two...

Learning to use a sewing machine has challenging moments. Learning to properly wind and load a bobbin is critical to the smooth operation of your sewing machine. Each machine has its own bobbin...

A sausage stuffer is a great tool that is a must if you want to make your own delicious links. It is used to stuff sausage meat into casings and really you can't make sausage without one. A...

There are two basic types of stamps used when making arts and crafts projects. They are rubber stamps and foam stamps. Each of these stamps does a great job, but they must be cleaned in different...

Mount Washington, located in northern New Hampshire, is the tallest mountain in the northeastern United States and the third tallest in the eastern half of the country. Mount Washington's...

Inexpensive, brown paper jewelry boxes are available at craft stores and make good storage or gift boxes. Their only drawback is they are plain. You can decorate these jewelry boxes to make them...

Working with modeling clay is a hands-on, artistic technique of bringing 3-dimensional details to form, through molding, shaping and sculpting techniques. Modeling clay comes in many textures and...

The legs of a deer feeder support the feeder for use in areas where deer feeders cannot be hung between or from trees, such as in the middle of a field. Whether your deer feeder is made of an...

Tote bags are a popular accessory. They're not only useful for carrying various items, but they can also be a fun fashion statement. By adding colorful embellishments, they can be made into bags...

Since 1959, the Young Marines program has been aimed at children between ages 8 and 18 to teach them about the discipline, physical requirements and mental needs of being a U.S. Marine while...

Nintendo Wii is a game system that has some backward compatibility. This means that the Wii is capable of playing games from other systems in the Nintendo line, such as GameCube. Nintendo Wii uses...

The Nintendo Gamecube has a large library of games from Pokemon to Metroid. Sometimes there are parts of the game that may be too hard, such as getting that rare monster or the best weapon. The...

EVE Online is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game that connects thousands of players from all over the world to play together. People become stronger in this game by learning skills,...

When Sony's PlayStation 3, also known as the PS3, first appeared on the gaming scene, it cost between $499 and $599. Even though the price has dropped over time, the PS3 is still an expensive item...

Knowing how to best display a quality diecast model can be a challenge. If you have several of them to display together, then you may want---or need---to take a different approach than if you are...

Grand Theft Auto 3 is the free-roaming adventure game for the PlayStation 2. Players work for the mobster underground and complete a set of missions and tasks. Getting around the city to complete...

Runescape is the multiplayer on-line sensation that connects thousands of players from across the globe. Players swing swords and hurl spells to defeat monsters and complete quests. Crafting is...

Puppets are great toys for children, and puppet shows help enhance any child's birthday party or craft time. With just a couple simple materials and some basic sewing skills, you can add a jaguar...

Rubies are a stunning precious gemstone that have always stood out with their rich, red color. It's the red variety of the mineral corundum, which also contains the sapphire. Ruby is one of the...

A Nintendo DS is a hand-held system created by Nintendo. It's a popular gaming peripheral that allows the usage of a touch screen via a stylus to enhance the game play experience of many games....

The simplest table legs are pieces of square stock cut to length and mounted onto a table top. A table saw can be used to add a taper to these legs for a more visual appeal, but a lathe is...

Unique gifts are always a great way to reach someone's heart. Homemade jewelry is always a winner when impressing a friend or family member. However, a lot of people usually associate homemade...

Homemade gifts are an easy way to rein in spending on presents. Angels made out of dishtowels are quick gifts that are great for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, weddings and many other holidays....

Magnification power measures how much larger an object appears after magnification. Those who typically speak about magnification are scientists and perhaps bird watchers or photographers....

Vaseline glass, also known as uranium glass, is glass that has had uranium added to the mix before the melting process. Vaseline glass was very popular in the 19th century and the early 20th...

People have made bows for thousands of years. Being able to shoot an enemy or potential dinner from far away has been advantageous since humans first began to make tools. When creating your own...

Dirt bike riders often have a streak of originality. Perhaps it is the danger of the sport, the thrill of the stunts or the rebellious noise of the bike, but dirt bike riders seem to follow the...

Make this cute ladybug bag for your little girl to carry her treasures to church, shopping with mom or on a play date. This bag will also make a sweet gift bag for a special gift. It is...